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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: $28,545

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $770

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,919

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $129

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062008
ModelAltimaAltimaMalibu
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,600 $27,400 $27,095
Base Invoice $21,826 $25,340 $25,605
Traction Control and Airbag Package 800 800  
5-speed shiftable automatic 650    
Leather Package 3,000    
Floor mats 160 160  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 230    
Satellite radio 350 350  
Sunroof     800
Traction Control and Airbag Package 694 694  
5-speed shiftable automatic 601    
Leather Package 2,727    
Floor mats 119 119  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 172    
Satellite radio 304 304  
Sunroof     664
Options (change) 5,190 1,310 800
Options (change) 4,617 1,117 664
Destination 605 605 650
Total Price $29,395 $29,315 $28,545
Total Invoice $27,048 $27,062 $26,919

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,705
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,034
Model Year200620062008
ModelAltimaAltimaMalibu
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine250hp V6250hp V6252hp V6
TransmissionT5T5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/29 MPG20/29 MPG17/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8210, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/60-16225/50-18
Total Price$29,395$29,315$28,545
Adjustments for Features0-500-1,435
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,395$28,815$27,110
Cost Above Minimum$580$0$0
Total Invoice$27,048$27,062$26,919
Adjustments for Features0-462-1,353
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,048$26,600$25,566
Cost Above Minimum$448$0$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year200620062008
ModelAltimaAltimaMalibu
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote start  $150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Stability control  $400
Tire-pressure monitor  $75
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Laminated front side windows  $200
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
MP3-compatible player  $50
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Compass$0 $0
Trip computer$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$1,315$1,815$2,750
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$500$1,435
Value of Feature Adjustments0-462-1,353

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

Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20062008
ModelAltimaMalibu
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.2 in112.3 in
Length192.3 in191.8 in
Width70.4 in70.3 in
Height57.9 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,274 lb.3,680 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.9 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in52.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.4 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume15.6 ft315.1 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

Traction Control and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bose, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested267588%
Total Not Requested35012%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Traction Control and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%

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