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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: $28,545

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $5,540

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,919

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $4,794

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162008
ModelAltimaMalibu
Trim3.5 SLLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,690 $27,095
Base Invoice $30,453 $25,605
Floor mats 210  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 350  
Sunroof   800
Floor mats 159  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 266  
Sunroof   664
Options (change) 560 800
Options (change) 425 664
Destination 835 650
Total Price $34,085 $28,545
Total Invoice $31,713 $26,919

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,765
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,212
Model Year20162008
ModelAltimaMalibu
Trim3.5 SLLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6252hp V6
TransmissionCVT-7T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/32 MPG17/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9210, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18225/50-18
Total Price$34,085$28,545
Adjustments for Features-2,7750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,310$28,545
Total Invoice$31,713$26,919
Adjustments for Features-2,5820
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,131$26,919

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20162008
ModelAltimaMalibu
Trim3.5 SLLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Proximity key$250 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera$200 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Interior air filter$0 
Rear air vents$100 
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows $200
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
Navigation system$600 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Trip computer$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Door sill trim plates $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Total Value of Features$5,090$2,315
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,775$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,5820

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20162008
ModelAltimaMalibu
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in112.3 in
Length191.9 in191.8 in
Width72.0 in70.3 in
Height57.8 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,412 lb.3,680 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.4 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.0 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom45.0 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.1 in52.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft315.1 ft3

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