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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: $34,050

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $2,955

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182013
ModelAltimaMalibu
Trim3.5 SLLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,510 $27,365
Floor mats 235  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 375  
2.0L I4   2,335
Navigation system   795
Electronics and Entertainment Package   1,350
Premium Package   1,000
Forward collision warning   395
Floor mats 0  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 0  
2.0L I4   2,207
Navigation system   700
Electronics and Entertainment Package   1,188
Premium Package   880
Forward collision warning   348
Options (change) 610 5,875
Options (change) 0 5,323
Destination 885 810
Total Price $37,005 $34,050

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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: $2,190
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,125
Model Year20182013
ModelAltimaMalibu
Trim3.5 SLLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6259hp I4
TransmissionCVT-7T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/32 MPG21/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18245/40-19
Total Price$37,005$34,050
Adjustments for Features-7650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,240$34,050

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20182013
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 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Predictive forward collision warning$250 
Rear side airbags $300
Rollover sensor $50
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Cargo net $40
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows $200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
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 external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$4,805$4,040
Value of Feature Adjustments$765$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-180

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See a complete comparison of Nissan Altima vs. Chevrolet Malibu features.

Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20182013
ModelAltimaMalibu
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in107.8 in
Length191.9 in191.5 in
Width72.0 in73.0 in
Height57.8 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,412 lb.3,635 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.4 in57.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.0 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom45.0 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.1 in54.3 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft316.3 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Nissan Altima vs. Chevrolet Malibu specs.

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Forward collision alert
FeatureValueRequested?
Forward collision alert200Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
259 hp@5300
260 lb-ft@5200
FeatureValueRequested?
turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
259 hp@5300
260 lb-ft@5200		1000Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested1900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40WR19 tires400No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested30026%
Total Not Requested87574%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested75079%
Total Not Requested20021%

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