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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: $30,960

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $6,045

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182012
ModelAltimaMalibu
Trim3.5 SLLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,510 $28,600
Floor mats 235  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 375  
3.6L V6   1,600
Floor mats 0  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 0  
3.6L V6   1,512
Options (change) 610 1,600
Options (change) 0 1,512
Destination 885 760
Total Price $37,005 $30,960

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Nissan Altima 3.5 SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,780
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,516
Model Year20182012
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$37,005$30,960
Adjustments for Features-4,2650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,740$30,960

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20182012
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
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Cruise control $150
Heated steering wheel$100 
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 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Predictive forward collision warning$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 
Bodyside moldings $75
Laminated front side windows $200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Navigation system$600 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$6,415$2,150
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,265$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1020

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20182012
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.3,645 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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