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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: $22,180

Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V   
Difference: $10,885

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,656

Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V   
Difference: $11,058

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082016
ModelSentraMalibu
TrimSE-R Spec VPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,570 $30,920
Base Invoice $19,181 $29,683
Sunroof 750  
Floor mats 165  
Panoramic sunroof   1,270
Sunroof 651  
Floor mats 129  
Panoramic sunroof   1,156
Options (change) 915 1,270
Options (change) 780 1,156
Destination 695 875
Total Price $22,180 $33,065
Total Invoice $20,656 $31,714

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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: $2,380
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,901
Model Year20082016
ModelSentraMalibu
TrimSE-R Spec VPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4250hp I4
TransmissionM6T8
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/29 MPG22/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 6?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17245/40-19
Total Price$22,180$33,065
Adjustments for Features0-8,505
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,180$24,560
Total Invoice$20,656$31,714
Adjustments for Features0-8,157
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,656$23,557

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Features Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20082016
ModelSentraMalibu
TrimSE-R Spec VPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Heated steering wheel $100
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Remote start $150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Brake assist $50
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rear side airbags $300
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Stability control $400
Temporary spare tire$150 
Traction control $100
Vehicle health reports $0
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Interior air filter $0
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
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD player$125 
Navigation system $600
Satellite radio $200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
USB port $25
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 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
Compass $0
Fog lights$125 
Heated mirrors $25
Interior ambient lighting $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding second row seats $300
Heated front seats $200
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Metal pedals$75 
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 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$1,925$10,430
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$8,505
Value of Feature Adjustments0-8,157

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20082016
ModelSentraMalibu
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.7 in111.4 in
Length179.8 in193.8 in
Width70.5 in73.0 in
Height59.5 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,078 lb.3,388 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.13.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.0 in53.4 in
Row 2 Legroom34.5 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume13.1 ft315.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Premier

Panoramic sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Universal garage door opener100No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1300100%

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