Nissan Sentra Nissan Sentra 2009 Chevrolet Malibu Chevrolet Malibu 2006

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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: $24,195

Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V   
Difference: $395

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,431

Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V   
Difference: $715

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092006
ModelSentraMalibu
TrimSE-R Spec VSS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $21,160 $22,865
Base Invoice $19,729 $21,608
Sunroof 750 800
Limited-slip front differential 400  
Audio Package 850  
Bodyside moldings 150  
Floor mats 165  
CD changer, in-dash   300
Sunroof 651 664
Limited-slip front differential 347  
Audio Package 738  
Bodyside moldings 116  
Floor mats 130  
CD changer, in-dash   249
Options (change) 2,315 1,100
Options (change) 1,982 913
Destination 720 625
Total Price $24,195 $24,590
Total Invoice $22,431 $23,146

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu SS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,515
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,083
Model Year20092006
ModelSentraMalibu
TrimSE-R Spec VSS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4240hp V6
TransmissionM6T4
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/29 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)340, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/50-18
Total Price$24,195$24,590
Adjustments for Features0-1,910
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,195$22,680
Total Invoice$22,431$23,146
Adjustments for Features0-1,798
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,431$21,348

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Features Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20092006
ModelSentraMalibu
TrimSE-R Spec VSS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Remote start $150
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 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Traction control $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Cargo net $40
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential$500 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
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
Partial leather seating sufaces $450
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Polished alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$1,565$3,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,910
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,798

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20092006
ModelSentraMalibu
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.3,315 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
Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V

Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rockford Fosgate, 340W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested20036%
Total Not Requested35064%

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