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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: $30,095

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $275

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,854

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $864

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720072011
ModelAltimaAltimaMalibu
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,000 $28,400 $27,165
Base Invoice $22,246 $26,315 $25,806
Premium Package 4,400    
Stability control 900 900  
Floor mats 170 170  
6-speed shiftable CVT 500    
Sunroof     850
3.6L V6     1,595
Premium Package 3,817    
Stability control 780 780  
Floor mats 134 134  
6-speed shiftable CVT 462    
Sunroof     748
3.6L V6     1,404
Options (change) 5,970 1,070 2,445
Options (change) 5,193 914 2,152
Destination 625 625 760
Total Price $30,595 $30,095 $30,370
Total Invoice $28,064 $27,854 $28,718

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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: $790
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,341
Model Year200720072011
ModelAltimaAltimaMalibu
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6270hp V6252hp V6
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/29 MPG20/29 MPG17/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)264, 9264, 9?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/60-16225/50-18
Total Price$30,595$30,095$30,370
Adjustments for Features-715-5150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,880$29,580$30,370
Cost Above Minimum$300$0$0
Total Invoice$28,064$27,854$28,718
Adjustments for Features-656-4770
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,408$27,377$28,718
Cost Above Minimum$31$0$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year200720072011
ModelAltimaAltimaMalibu
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote start  $150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Sunshade, rear  $125
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Laminated front side windows  $200
Rear spoiler$200  
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Trip computer$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500$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  
Total Value of Features$3,040$2,840$2,325
Value of Feature Adjustments$715$515$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-656-4770

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

Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20072011
ModelAltimaMalibu
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in112.3 in
Length189.8 in191.8 in
Width70.7 in70.3 in
Height57.9 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,334 lb.3,645 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.8 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.5 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.5 in52.1 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume17.9 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

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Rear air vents100No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Rear spoiler200No
Total Requested287563%
Total Not Requested172537%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
252 hp@6300
251 lb-ft@3200
FeatureValueRequested?
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
252 hp@6300
251 lb-ft@3200		1000Yes
Performance steering system (optional)250No
Total Requested100080%
Total Not Requested25020%

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