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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: $21,355

Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V   
Difference: $6,950

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,733

Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V   
Difference: $6,716

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620092009
ModelSentraMalibuMalibu
TrimSE-R Spec V2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,300 $24,705 $26,880
Base Invoice $17,020 $23,346 $25,402
Sunroof Package 700    
ABS and Side Airbags Package 600    
Audio Fanatic Package 650    
Floor mats 150    
Satellite radio 350    
Premium Mat Package   185  
HFV6 Engine Package   1,795  
Bodyside moldings   150  
Sunroof   800 800
3.6L V6     1,595
Sunroof Package 607    
ABS and Side Airbags Package 520    
Audio Fanatic Package 564    
Floor mats 113    
Satellite radio 304    
Premium Mat Package   154  
HFV6 Engine Package   1,490  
Bodyside moldings   125  
Sunroof   664 664
3.6L V6     1,324
Options (change) 2,450 2,930 2,395
Options (change) 2,108 2,433 1,988
Destination 605 670 670
Total Price $21,355 $28,305 $29,945
Total Invoice $19,733 $26,449 $28,060

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,810
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,782
Model Year200620092009
ModelSentraMalibuMalibu
TrimSE-R Spec V2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine175hp I4252hp V6252hp V6
TransmissionM6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/29 MPG17/26 MPG17/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 9?, 6210, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17225/50-18225/50-18
Total Price$21,355$28,305$29,945
Adjustments for Features0-3,140-4,540
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,355$25,165$25,405
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$240
Total Invoice$19,733$26,449$28,060
Adjustments for Features0-2,934-4,254
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,733$23,515$23,806
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$291

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Features Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year200620092009
ModelSentraMalibuMalibu
TrimSE-R Spec V2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
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 
Brake assist $50$50
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Stability control $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Traction control $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential$500  
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Rear spoiler$200  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325 $325
CD player $125 
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Compass $0$0
Fog lights$125 $125
Heated mirrors  $25
Trip computer$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats $200$200
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50  
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
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces $450 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional) $0$0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$1,800$4,940$6,340
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,140$4,540
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,934-4,254

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20062009
ModelSentraMalibu
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase99.8 in112.3 in
Length177.5 in191.8 in
Width67.3 in70.3 in
Height55.5 in57.1 in
Curb Weight2,710 lb.3,680 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.5 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.1 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.0 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.6 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.3 in52.1 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume11.6 ft315.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V

Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Total Requested980100%
Total Not Requested00%
ABS and Side Airbags Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Audio Fanatic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Alarm100No
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rockford Fosgate, 300W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested20031%
Total Not Requested45069%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu 2LT

Premium Mat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo net40No
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested4050%
Total Not Requested4050%
HFV6 Engine Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Performance steering system (optional)250No
225/50R18 tires400No
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
252 hp@6300
251 lb-ft@3200
1000Yes
Total Requested100061%
Total Not Requested65039%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
252 hp@6300
251 lb-ft@3200
FeatureValueRequested?
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
252 hp@6300
251 lb-ft@3200
1000Yes
Performance steering system (optional)250No
Total Requested100080%
Total Not Requested25020%

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