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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: $32,245

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $1,490

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,970

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $418

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152018
ModelAltimaMalibu
Trim3.5 SLPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,350 $30,975
Base Invoice $30,138 $29,736
Cargo mat 75  
Floor mats 135  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 350 395
Cargo mat 53  
Floor mats 106  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 266 359
Options (change) 560 395
Options (change) 425 359
Destination 825 875
Total Price $33,735 $32,245
Total Invoice $31,388 $30,970

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,130
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,033
Model Year20152018
ModelAltimaMalibu
Trim3.5 SLPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6250hp I4
TransmissionCVT-7T9
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/32 MPG22/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$33,735$32,245
Adjustments for Features0-640
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,735$31,605
Total Invoice$31,388$30,970
Adjustments for Features0-615
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,388$30,355

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20152018
ModelAltimaMalibu
Trim3.5 SLPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure warning$200 
Moving object detection, rear$25 
Rear side airbags $300
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Temporary spare tire$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows $200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
CD player$125 
MP3-compatible player$50 
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 
Fog lights$125 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$3,190$3,830
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$640
Value of Feature Adjustments0-615

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20152018
ModelAltimaMalibu
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in111.4 in
Length191.5 in193.8 in
Width72.0 in73.0 in
Height57.9 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,295 lb.3,388 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.4 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.0 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom45.0 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.1 in53.4 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft315.8 ft3

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