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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: $31,115

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $4,355

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,623

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $4,670

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062015
ModelAltimaAltimaMalibu
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,600 $27,400 $28,320
Base Invoice $21,826 $25,340 $26,762
5-speed shiftable automatic 650    
Traction Control and Airbag Package 800 800  
Floor mats 160 160  
Navigation Package 5,700 1,800  
Satellite radio 350 350  
2.0L I4     2,160
Premium Package     1,000
Advanced Safety Package     890
Electronics and Entertainment Package     1,300
Cargo mat     80
Rear spoiler     400
Navigation system     495
5-speed shiftable automatic 601    
Traction Control and Airbag Package 694 694  
Floor mats 119 119  
Navigation Package 5,093 1,561  
Satellite radio 304 304  
2.0L I4     2,041
Premium Package     880
Advanced Safety Package     783
Electronics and Entertainment Package     1,144
Cargo mat     70
Rear spoiler     352
Navigation system     436
Options (change) 7,660 3,110 6,325
Options (change) 6,811 2,678 5,706
Destination 605 605 825
Total Price $31,865 $31,115 $35,470
Total Invoice $29,242 $28,623 $33,293

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Altima 3.5 SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $95
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $671
Model Year200620062015
ModelAltimaAltimaMalibu
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine250hp V6250hp V6259hp I4
TransmissionT5T5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/29 MPG20/29 MPG21/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/60-16245/40-19
Total Price$31,865$31,115$35,470
Adjustments for Features-2000-4,260
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,665$31,115$31,210
Cost Above Minimum$550$0$0
Total Invoice$29,242$28,623$33,293
Adjustments for Features-1840-3,999
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,058$28,623$29,294
Cost Above Minimum$435$0$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year200620062015
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 
AC power outlet  $100
Proximity key  $250
Remote app  $25
Remote start  $150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Forward collision warning  $200
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Lane departure warning  $200
Rear side airbags  $300
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor  $50
Stability control  $400
Tire-pressure monitor  $75
Vehicle health reports  $0
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Laminated front side windows  $200
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0
App support  $0
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
MP3-compatible player  $50
Siri Eyes Free support  $0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Voice control for external devices  $0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 $0
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$1,665$1,465$5,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$200$0$4,260
Value of Feature Adjustments-1840-3,999

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20062015
ModelAltimaMalibu
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.2 in107.8 in
Length192.3 in191.5 in
Width70.4 in73.0 in
Height57.9 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,274 lb.3,635 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in57.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.9 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in54.3 in
Row 2 Legroom36.4 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume15.6 ft316.3 ft3

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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%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Speed-sensitive wipers0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bose, 8 speakers350No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested377587%
Total Not Requested55013%

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%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Speed-sensitive wipers0No
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%
turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
259 hp@5500
295 lb-ft@3000
FeatureValueRequested?
turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
259 hp@5500
295 lb-ft@3000
1000Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested1900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested50053%
Total Not Requested45047%
Advanced Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested700100%
Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40WR19 tires400No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200No
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested1009%
Total Not Requested107591%

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