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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: $22,950

Chevrolet Malibu LT   
Difference: $1,370

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,475

Chevrolet Malibu LT   
Difference: $1,065

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920072007
ModelSentraMalibuMalibu
TrimSE-R Spec VLTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $21,160 $18,435 $23,675
Base Invoice $19,729 $17,421 $22,373
Sunroof 750 800 800
Limited-slip front differential 400    
Audio Package 850    
Floor mats 165    
Bodyside moldings 150    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 125    
Luxury and Convenience Package   595  
2LT Equipment Group   1,700  
Front side airbags   295  
Rear spoiler   175  
CD changer, in-dash   300 300
Sunroof 651 664 664
Limited-slip front differential 347    
Audio Package 738    
Floor mats 130    
Bodyside moldings 116    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 109    
Luxury and Convenience Package   494  
2LT Equipment Group   1,607  
Front side airbags   245  
Rear spoiler   145  
CD changer, in-dash   249 249
Options (change) 2,440 3,865 1,100
Options (change) 2,091 3,404 913
Destination 720 650 650
Total Price $24,320 $22,950 $25,425
Total Invoice $22,540 $21,475 $23,936

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,945
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,486
Model Year200920072007
ModelSentraMalibuMalibu
TrimSE-R Spec VLTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4217hp V6217hp V6
TransmissionM6T4T4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/29 MPG22/32 MPG22/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)340, 8?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17215/60-16225/50-17
Total Price$24,320$22,950$25,425
Adjustments for Features0-450-3,050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,320$22,500$22,375
Cost Above Minimum$0$125$0
Total Invoice$22,540$21,475$23,936
Adjustments for Features0-421-2,871
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,540$21,054$21,065
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$11

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Features Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year200920072007
ModelSentraMalibuMalibu
TrimSE-R Spec VLTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900$900
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Remote start  $150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Tire-pressure monitor$75  
Traction control $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40  
Cargo net $40$40
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential$500  
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
MP3-compatible player$50  
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125
Compass $0$0
Heated mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat  $150
Folding second row seats $300$300
Heated front seats  $200
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Chrome-clad steel wheels $0 
Performance steering system (optional)$0  
Polished alloy wheels  $350
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$1,540$1,990$4,590
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$450$3,050
Value of Feature Adjustments0-421-2,871

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20092007
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.3,297 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%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LT

Luxury and Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Compass0No
Chrome-clad steel wheels0No
Total Requested315100%
Total Not Requested00%
2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100No
3.5L V6
OHV-2v
217 hp@5800
217 lb-ft@4000
1000Yes
Total Requested155094%
Total Not Requested1006%

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