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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: $21,740

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $40

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,314

Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V   
Difference: $279

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112008
ModelSentraMalibu Classic
TrimSE-R Spec VLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,620 $20,320
Base Invoice $19,228 $19,304
Bodyside moldings 150  
Floor mats 120  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 130  
Luxury and Convenience Package   595
Rear spoiler   175
Bodyside moldings 120  
Floor mats 94  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 112  
Luxury and Convenience Package   494
Rear spoiler   145
Options (change) 400 770
Options (change) 326 639
Destination 760 650
Total Price $21,780 $21,740
Total Invoice $20,314 $20,593

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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: $395
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $57
Model Year20112008
ModelSentraMalibu Classic
TrimSE-R Spec VLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4219hp V6
TransmissionM6T4
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/28 MPG18/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17215/60-16
Total Price$21,780$21,740
Adjustments for Features0-355
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,780$21,385
Total Invoice$20,314$20,593
Adjustments for Features0-336
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,314$20,257

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Features Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Model Year20112008
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 
Stability control$400 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Aux input$50 
MP3-compatible player$50 
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Compass $0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Visor mirror, driver$10 
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 
Alloy-look steel wheels $100
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$1,695$2,050
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$355
Value of Feature Adjustments0-336

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Model Year20112008
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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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT

Luxury and Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Compass0No
Alloy-look steel wheels100No
Total Requested27566%
Total Not Requested14034%

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