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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: $25,275

Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid   
Difference: $1,315

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,810

Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid   
Difference: $898

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102009
ModelAltimaMalibu
TrimHybridHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,780 $25,555
Base Invoice $25,097 $24,149
Convenience Package 1,300  
Floor mats 110  
Power driver seat   200
Bodyside moldings   150
Convenience Package 1,127  
Floor mats 84  
Power driver seat   166
Bodyside moldings   125
Options (change) 1,410 350
Options (change) 1,211 291
Destination 750 670
Gas Tax -2,350 -1,300
Total Price $26,590 $25,275
Total Invoice $24,708 $23,810

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,245
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $833
Model Year20102009
ModelAltimaMalibu
TrimHybridHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine158hp I4 H164hp I4 H
TransmissionCVTA4
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)35/33 MPG26/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/55-17
Total Price$26,590$25,275
Adjustments for Features-700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,520$25,275
Total Invoice$24,708$23,810
Adjustments for Features-650
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,643$23,810

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20102009
ModelAltimaMalibu
TrimHybridHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000 
4-speed automatic $800
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Interior air filter$0 
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows $200
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
MP3-compatible player $50
Satellite radio $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Tachometer $75
Trip computer$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding second row seats $300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Total Value of Features$2,190$2,120
Value of Feature Adjustments$70$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-650

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20102009
ModelAltimaMalibu
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in112.3 in
Length190.7 in191.8 in
Width70.7 in70.3 in
Height57.9 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,370 lb.3,550 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 Legroom44.1 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 Legroom35.8 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume15.3 ft315.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima Hybrid

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Total Requested52548%
Total Not Requested57052%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid

Power driver seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%

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