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

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Nissan Sentra vs. Chevrolet Malibu Limited Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $22,330

Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V   
Difference: $5,285

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,771

Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V   
Difference: $5,510

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820162016
ModelSentraMalibu LimitedMalibu Limited
TrimSE-R Spec VLTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,570 $23,835 $28,420
Base Invoice $19,181 $22,762 $26,857
Sunroof 750 1,000  
Floor mats 165    
Bodyside moldings 150    
Cargo mat   80 80
Rear spoiler   400 400
Power Convenience Package   1,425  
Electronics and Entertainment Package     1,850
Sunroof 651 910  
Floor mats 129    
Bodyside moldings 115    
Cargo mat   73 73
Rear spoiler   364 364
Power Convenience Package   1,297  
Electronics and Entertainment Package     1,684
Options (change) 1,065 2,905 2,330
Options (change) 895 2,644 2,121
Destination 695 875 875
Total Price $22,330 $27,615 $31,625
Total Invoice $20,771 $26,281 $29,853

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Chevrolet Malibu Limited

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $620
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,070
Model Year200820162016
ModelSentraMalibu LimitedMalibu Limited
TrimSE-R Spec VLTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4202hp I4202hp I4
TransmissionM6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/29 MPG24/34 MPG24/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 6?, 6?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/55-17215/60-16
Total Price$22,330$27,615$31,625
Adjustments for Features0-4,665-7,115
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,330$22,950$24,510
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,560
Total Invoice$20,771$26,281$29,853
Adjustments for Features0-4,440-6,716
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,771$21,841$23,137
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,296

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Features Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Chevrolet Malibu Limited

Model Year200820162016
ModelSentraMalibu LimitedMalibu Limited
TrimSE-R Spec VLTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Remote app $25$25
Remote start $150$150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Brake assist $50$50
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Rear side airbags $300$300
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Stability control $400$400
Temporary spare tire$150 $150
Traction control $100$100
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Interior air filter $0$0
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
App support $0$0
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Satellite radio $200$200
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
USB port $25$25
Voice control for audio system $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Compass $0$0
Fog lights$125 $125
Heated mirrors $25$25
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Door sill trim plates  $100
Folding second row seats $300$300
Heated front seats  $200
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Metal pedals$75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)$0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$950$5,615$8,065
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,665$7,115
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,440-6,716

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Chevrolet Malibu Limited

Model Year20082016
ModelSentraMalibu Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.7 in107.8 in
Length179.8 in191.5 in
Width70.5 in73.0 in
Height59.5 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,078 lb.3,393 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in57.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.0 in54.3 in
Row 2 Legroom34.5 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume13.1 ft316.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Limited LT

Power Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
225/55HR17 tires400No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rearview camera200No
Cargo net40No
Bodyside moldings75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Remote start150No
Total Requested755%
Total Not Requested151595%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Limited LTZ

Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Rearview camera200No
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90054%
Total Not Requested77546%

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