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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: $25,310

Chevrolet Malibu SS   
Difference: $11,725

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182006
ModelAltimaMalibu
Trim3.5 SLSS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,510 $22,865
Rear spoiler 405  
Floor mats 235  
Telematics service, such as OnStar   695
Satellite radio   325
Sunroof   800
Rear spoiler 344  
Floor mats 0  
Telematics service, such as OnStar   577
Satellite radio   270
Sunroof   664
Options (change) 640 1,820
Options (change) 344 1,511
Destination 885 625
Total Price $37,035 $25,310

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price: Chevrolet Malibu SS
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Nissan Altima 3.5 SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,270
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,729
Model Year20182006
ModelAltimaMalibu
Trim3.5 SLSS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6240hp V6
TransmissionCVT-7T4
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/32 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18225/50-18
Total Price$37,035$25,310
Adjustments for Features-6,4550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,580$25,310

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20182006
ModelAltimaMalibu
Trim3.5 SLSS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Cruise control $150
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Proximity key$250 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Brake assist$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Predictive forward collision warning$250 
Rearview camera$200 
Stability control$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Cargo net $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Interior air filter$0 
Rear air vents$100 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside moldings $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Navigation system$600 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Compass$0 
Heated mirrors$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Heated front seats$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Partial leather seating sufaces $450
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Polished alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$8,605$2,150
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,455$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2140

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20182006
ModelAltimaMalibu
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in106.3 in
Length191.9 in188.3 in
Width72.0 in69.9 in
Height57.8 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,412 lb.3,315 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.16.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.4 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.0 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom45.0 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.1 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in38.5 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft315.4 ft3

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