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Nissan Altima vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Altima vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $22,395

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $6,505

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,137

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $5,542

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122008
ModelAltimaMalibu Classic
Trim3.5 SRLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,570 $20,320
Base Invoice $23,697 $19,304
Sport Package 2,370  
Floor mats 180  
Front Seating Package   450
Rear spoiler   175
Sunroof   800
Sport Package 2,056  
Floor mats 146  
Front Seating Package   374
Rear spoiler   145
Sunroof   664
Options (change) 2,550 1,425
Options (change) 2,202 1,183
Destination 780 650
Total Price $28,900 $22,395
Total Invoice $26,679 $21,137

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,660
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,916
Model Year20122008
ModelAltimaMalibu Classic
Trim3.5 SRLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6219hp V6
TransmissionCVT-6T4
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG18/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/60-16
Total Price$28,900$22,395
Adjustments for Features-2,8450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,055$22,395
Total Invoice$26,679$21,137
Adjustments for Features-2,6260
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,053$21,137

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Model Year20122008
ModelAltimaMalibu Classic
Trim3.5 SRLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Brake assist$50 
Front side airbags$350 
Stability control$400 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Interior air filter$0 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights$125 
Heated mirrors$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Heated front seats $200
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$3,955$1,110
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,845$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,6260

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Model Year20122008
ModelAltimaMalibu Classic
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in106.3 in
Length190.7 in188.3 in
Width70.7 in69.9 in
Height57.9 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,357 lb.3,297 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.16.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.8 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom44.1 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.5 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.5 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in38.5 in
Cargo Volume15.3 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SR

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
Sunroof900Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested110054%
Total Not Requested95046%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT

Front Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%

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