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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: $25,419

Chevrolet Malibu SS   
Difference: $4,441

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,907

Chevrolet Malibu SS   
Difference: $3,594

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092007
ModelAltimaAltimaMalibu
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLSS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,180 $29,380 $23,470
Base Invoice $23,337 $27,221 $22,179
Premium Package 2,460    
6-speed shiftable CVT 500    
Floor mats 175 175  
Sunroof 850   800
Rear spoiler   370  
Satellite radio     199
CD changer, in-dash     300
Premium Package 2,134    
6-speed shiftable CVT 463    
Floor mats 134 134  
Sunroof 738   664
Rear spoiler   295  
Satellite radio     165
CD changer, in-dash     249
Options (change) 3,985 545 1,299
Options (change) 3,469 429 1,078
Destination 695 695 650
Total Price $29,860 $30,620 $25,419
Total Invoice $27,501 $28,345 $23,907

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu SS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,586
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $965
Model Year200920092007
ModelAltimaAltimaMalibu
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLSS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6270hp V6240hp V6
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6T4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG19/26 MPG18/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)264, 9264, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/60-16225/50-18
Total Price$29,860$30,620$25,419
Adjustments for Features-2,855-2,2550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,005$28,365$25,419
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,360$0
Total Invoice$27,501$28,345$23,907
Adjustments for Features-2,629-2,0870
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,872$26,258$23,907
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,386$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year200920092007
ModelAltimaAltimaMalibu
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLSS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $900
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote start  $150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Brake assist$50$50 
Stability control$400  
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75 
Traction control$100 $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Cargo net  $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rear air vents$100  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Compass$0$0 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Heated front seats$200$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Partial leather seating sufaces  $450
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Polished alloy wheels  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Total Value of Features$5,030$4,430$2,175
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,855$2,255$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,629-2,0870

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20092007
ModelAltimaMalibu
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in106.3 in
Length189.8 in188.3 in
Width70.7 in69.9 in
Height57.9 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,424 lb.3,315 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.16.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.8 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom44.1 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.5 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.5 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in38.5 in
Cargo Volume15.3 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated front seats200No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Compass0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Dual-zone climate control125No
MP3-compatible player50No
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rear air vents100No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400No
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested102523%
Total Not Requested342577%

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