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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: $31,185

Nissan Altima Hybrid   
Difference: $2,695

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,599

Nissan Altima Hybrid   
Difference: $3,703

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082018
ModelAltimaMalibu
TrimHybridHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,480 $27,875
Base Invoice $23,881 $26,760
Technology Package 6,400  
Floor mats 110  
Sunroof 850  
Convenience and Technology Package   895
Driver Confidence Package   1,195
Leather Package   1,395
Navigation system   495
Panoramic sunroof   1,150
Technology Package 5,551  
Floor mats 84  
Sunroof 738  
Convenience and Technology Package   814
Driver Confidence Package   1,087
Leather Package   1,269
Navigation system   450
Panoramic sunroof   1,047
Options (change) 7,360 5,130
Options (change) 6,373 4,667
Destination 695 875
Gas Tax -2,350 0
Total Price $31,185 $33,880
Total Invoice $28,599 $32,302

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price: Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Nissan Altima Hybrid
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $795
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $376
Model Year20082018
ModelAltimaMalibu
TrimHybridHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine158hp I4 H122hp I4 H
TransmissionCVTCVT
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)35/33 MPG49/43 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)264, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16225/55-17
Total Price$31,185$33,880
Adjustments for Features0-3,490
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,185$30,390
Total Invoice$28,599$32,302
Adjustments for Features0-3,327
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,599$28,975

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20082018
ModelAltimaMalibu
TrimHybridHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Remote app $25
Remote start $150
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
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
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Pedestrian detection $50
Rear side airbags $300
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Temporary spare tire$150 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Laminated front side windows $200
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
MP3-compatible player$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Wireless charging station $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Detailed driving style feedback $100
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats $300
Leather door panel trim$250 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Total Value of Features$3,040$6,530
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,490
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,327

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20082018
ModelAltimaMalibu
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in111.4 in
Length189.8 in193.8 in
Width70.7 in73.0 in
Height57.9 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,548 lb.3,457 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.8 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.5 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.5 in53.4 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume17.9 ft315.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima Hybrid

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Rear air vents100Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
MP3-compatible player50No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rear spoiler200No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Remote window/roof operation15No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Total Requested378078%
Total Not Requested109022%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Panoramic sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested1008%
Total Not Requested120092%
Convenience and Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested30048%
Total Not Requested32552%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1775100%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110061%
Total Not Requested70039%

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