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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: $32,985

Nissan Altima 3.5 SR   
Difference: $1,135

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,196

Nissan Altima 3.5 SR   
Difference: $2,481

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122018
ModelAltimaMalibu
Trim3.5 SRPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,570 $30,975
Base Invoice $23,697 $29,736
Sport Package 2,370  
Floor mats 180  
Technology Package 1,780  
Premium Package 2,130  
Door sill trim plates 175  
Sun and Wheels Package   2,270
Sport Package 2,056  
Floor mats 146  
Technology Package 1,543  
Premium Package 1,848  
Door sill trim plates 126  
Sun and Wheels Package   2,066
Options (change) 6,635 2,270
Options (change) 5,719 2,066
Destination 780 875
Total Price $32,985 $34,120
Total Invoice $30,196 $32,677

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price: Chevrolet Malibu Premier
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Nissan Altima 3.5 SR
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $715
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $709
Model Year20122018
ModelAltimaMalibu
Trim3.5 SRPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6250hp I4
TransmissionCVT-6T9
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG22/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)264, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17245/40-19
Total Price$32,985$34,120
Adjustments for Features0-1,850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,985$32,270
Total Invoice$30,196$32,677
Adjustments for Features0-1,772
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,196$30,905

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20122018
ModelAltimaMalibu
Trim3.5 SRPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Heated steering wheel $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 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rear side airbags $300
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Temporary spare tire$150 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
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
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player$0 
Media drive$15 
MP3-compatible player$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Wireless charging station $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Fog lights$125 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Upgraded floor mats $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$3,305$5,155
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,850
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,772

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20122018
ModelAltimaMalibu
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in111.4 in
Length190.7 in193.8 in
Width70.7 in73.0 in
Height57.9 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,357 lb.3,388 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 Legroom44.1 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 Legroom35.8 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume15.3 ft315.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SR

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Rear spoiler200No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested122560%
Total Not Requested82540%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested72592%
Total Not Requested658%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Rear air vents100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
MP3-compatible player50No
USB port25Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested207584%
Total Not Requested40016%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Premier

Sun and Wheels Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
245/40R19 tires400No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested1006%
Total Not Requested160094%

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