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Nissan Altima vs. Chevrolet Malibu Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Altima vs. Chevrolet Malibu Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,705

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $300

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018
ModelAltimaMalibu
Trim3.5 SLPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,510 $30,975
Floor mats 235  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 375 395
Driver Confidence Package II   995
Driver Confidence Package   1,195
Sun and Wheels Package   2,270
Floor mats 0  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 0 359
Driver Confidence Package II   905
Driver Confidence Package   1,087
Sun and Wheels Package   2,066
Options (change) 610 4,855
Options (change) 0 4,417
Destination 885 875
Total Price $37,005 $36,705

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price: Chevrolet Malibu Premier
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Nissan Altima 3.5 SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,690
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,862
Model Year20182018
ModelAltimaMalibu
Trim3.5 SLPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6250hp I4
TransmissionCVT-7T9
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/32 MPG22/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18245/40-19
Total Price$37,005$36,705
Adjustments for Features0-2,390
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,005$34,315

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20182018
ModelAltimaMalibu
Trim3.5 SLPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Semi-automated parking system $500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Following distance indicator $25
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Pedestrian detection $50
Predictive forward collision warning$250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rear side airbags $300
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Temporary spare tire$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows $200
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
CD player$125 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Wireless charging station $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Fog lights$125 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Upgraded floor mats $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$4,515$6,905
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,390
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,281

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See a complete comparison of Nissan Altima vs. Chevrolet Malibu features.

Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20182018
ModelAltimaMalibu
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in111.4 in
Length191.9 in193.8 in
Width72.0 in73.0 in
Height57.8 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,412 lb.3,388 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.4 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.0 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom45.0 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.1 in53.4 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft315.8 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Nissan Altima vs. Chevrolet Malibu specs.

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Premier

Driver Confidence Package II
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Total Requested20014%
Total Not Requested120086%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested90051%
Total Not Requested87549%
Sun and Wheels Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
245/40R19 tires400No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested1006%
Total Not Requested160094%

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