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Nissan Sentra vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Sentra vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,945

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $385

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,763

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $8

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008
ModelSentraMalibu Classic
TrimSE-R Spec VLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,570 $20,320
Base Invoice $19,181 $19,304
Sunroof 750 800
Bodyside moldings 150  
Floor mats 165  
Rear spoiler   175
Sunroof 651 664
Bodyside moldings 115  
Floor mats 129  
Rear spoiler   145
Options (change) 1,065 975
Options (change) 895 809
Destination 695 650
Total Price $22,330 $21,945
Total Invoice $20,771 $20,763

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $830
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $429
Model Year20082008
ModelSentraMalibu Classic
TrimSE-R Spec VLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4219hp V6
TransmissionM6T4
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/29 MPG18/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17215/60-16
Total Price$22,330$21,945
Adjustments for Features0-445
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,330$21,500
Total Invoice$20,771$20,763
Adjustments for Features0-421
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,771$20,342

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Features Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Model Year20082008
ModelSentraMalibu Classic
TrimSE-R Spec VLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Front side airbags$350 
Traction control $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Fog lights$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats $300
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Metal pedals$75 
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$1,515$1,960
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$445
Value of Feature Adjustments0-421

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Model Year20082008
ModelSentraMalibu Classic
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.7 in106.3 in
Length179.8 in188.3 in
Width70.5 in69.9 in
Height59.5 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,078 lb.3,297 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.16.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.0 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom34.5 in38.5 in
Cargo Volume13.1 ft315.4 ft3

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