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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: $30,220

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $3,930

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,567

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $3,222

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172010
ModelAltimaMalibu
Trim3.5 SLLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,690 $26,955
Base Invoice $30,453 $25,607
Floor mats 225  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 350  
Temporary spare tire   100
Sunroof   850
3.6L V6   1,595
Floor mats 175  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 276  
Temporary spare tire   88
Sunroof   748
3.6L V6   1,404
Options (change) 575 2,545
Options (change) 451 2,240
Destination 885 720
Total Price $34,150 $30,220
Total Invoice $31,789 $28,567

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,290
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $765
Model Year20172010
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)?, 9?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18225/50-18
Total Price$34,150$30,220
Adjustments for Features-2,6400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,510$30,220
Total Invoice$31,789$28,567
Adjustments for Features-2,4570
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,332$28,567

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20172010
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 
AC power outlet $100
Heated steering wheel$100 
Proximity key$250 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Sunshade, rear $125
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 
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 
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 
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 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Door sill trim plates $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Power height adjuster, passenger 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$4,765$2,125
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,640$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,4570

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20172010
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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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
252 hp@6300
251 lb-ft@3200
FeatureValueRequested?
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
252 hp@6300
251 lb-ft@3200
1000Yes
Performance steering system (optional)250No
Total Requested100080%
Total Not Requested25020%

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