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Nissan Sentra vs. Chevrolet Malibu Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Sentra vs. Chevrolet Malibu Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,495

Nissan Sentra SR Turbo   
Difference: $10,085

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,126

Nissan Sentra SR Turbo   
Difference: $9,969

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018
ModelSentraMalibu
TrimSR TurboPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,490 $30,975
Base Invoice $21,366 $29,736
Floor mats 200  
Electronics Package 500  
Cargo net 70 65
Illuminated door sill trim plates 350 395
Sun and Wheels Package   2,270
Floor mats 169  
Electronics Package 391  
Cargo net 49 59
Illuminated door sill trim plates 266 359
Sun and Wheels Package   2,066
Options (change) 1,120 2,730
Options (change) 875 2,484
Destination 885 875
Total Price $24,495 $34,580
Total Invoice $23,126 $33,095

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Sentra SR Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,275
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,366
Model Year20182018
ModelSentraMalibu
TrimSR TurboPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine188hp I4250hp I4
TransmissionM6T9
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/32 MPG22/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17245/40-19
Total Price$24,495$34,580
Adjustments for Features0-4,810
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,495$29,770
Total Invoice$23,126$33,095
Adjustments for Features0-4,603
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,126$28,492

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Features Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20182018
ModelSentraMalibu
TrimSR TurboPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Heated steering wheel $100
Remote app $25
Remote start $150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rear side airbags $300
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Temporary spare tire$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Laminated front side windows $200
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
CD player$125 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Navigation system $600
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)$0 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Wireless charging station $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Upgraded floor mats $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$2,645$7,455
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,810
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,603

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

Specifications Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20182018
ModelSentraMalibu
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in111.4 in
Length182.1 in193.8 in
Width69.3 in73.0 in
Height58.9 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,009 lb.3,388 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.9 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.1 in53.4 in
Row 2 Legroom37.4 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume15.1 ft315.8 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SR Turbo

Electronics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Premier

Sun and Wheels Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
245/40R19 tires400No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested1006%
Total Not Requested160094%

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