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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: $24,320

Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V   
Difference: $4,655

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,540

Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V   
Difference: $4,807

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920102010
ModelSentraMalibuMalibu
TrimSE-R Spec V2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $21,160 $25,175 $26,955
Base Invoice $19,729 $23,916 $25,607
Sunroof 750 850 850
Limited-slip front differential 400    
Audio Package 850    
Floor mats 165    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 125    
Bodyside moldings 150 150  
Premium Mat Package   185  
HFV6 Engine Package   1,795  
Temporary spare tire   100 100
3.6L V6     1,595
Sunroof 651 748 748
Limited-slip front differential 347    
Audio Package 738    
Floor mats 130    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 109    
Bodyside moldings 116 132  
Premium Mat Package   163  
HFV6 Engine Package   1,580  
Temporary spare tire   88 88
3.6L V6     1,404
Options (change) 2,440 3,080 2,545
Options (change) 2,091 2,711 2,240
Destination 720 720 720
Total Price $24,320 $28,975 $30,220
Total Invoice $22,540 $27,347 $28,567

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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: $1,325
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,702
Model Year200920102010
ModelSentraMalibuMalibu
TrimSE-R Spec V2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4252hp V6252hp V6
TransmissionM6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/29 MPG17/26 MPG17/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)340, 8?, 6?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/50-18225/50-18
Total Price$24,320$28,975$30,220
Adjustments for Features0-3,125-4,575
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,320$25,850$25,645
Cost Above Minimum$0$205$0
Total Invoice$22,540$27,347$28,567
Adjustments for Features0-2,949-4,325
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,540$24,398$24,242
Cost Above Minimum$0$156$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year200920102010
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 
AC power outlet  $100
Remote start $150$150
Sunshade, rear  $125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Brake assist $50$50
Stability control $400$400
Traction control $100$100
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
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
Satellite radio $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
USB port  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Automatic headlights $125$125
Compass $0$0
Fog lights$125 $125
Heated mirrors  $25
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Trip computer$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Folding second row seats $300$300
Heated front seats $200$200
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Metal pedals$75  
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$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 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$1,800$4,925$6,375
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,125$4,575
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,949-4,325

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20092010
ModelSentraMalibu
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.7 in112.3 in
Length179.8 in191.8 in
Width70.5 in70.3 in
Height59.5 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,078 lb.3,680 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.0 in52.1 in
Row 2 Legroom34.5 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume13.1 ft315.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V

Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rockford Fosgate, 340W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu 2LT

HFV6 Engine Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Performance steering system (optional)250Yes
225/50R18 tires400No
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
252 hp@6300
251 lb-ft@3200
1000Yes
Total Requested125076%
Total Not Requested40024%

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)250Yes
Total Requested1250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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