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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: $23,555

Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V   
Difference: $5,485

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,802

Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V   
Difference: $5,621

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020112011
ModelSentraMalibuMalibu
TrimSE-R Spec V2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,080 $25,385 $27,165
Base Invoice $18,725 $24,115 $25,806
Upgrade Package 2,200    
Mud guards 140    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 125    
Floor mats 110    
Bodyside moldings 150 150  
HFV6 Engine Package   1,795  
Temporary spare tire   100 100
Sunroof   850 850
3.6L V6     1,595
Upgrade Package 1,908    
Mud guards 106    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 109    
Floor mats 88    
Bodyside moldings 116 132  
HFV6 Engine Package   1,580  
Temporary spare tire   88 88
Sunroof   748 748
3.6L V6     1,404
Options (change) 2,725 2,895 2,545
Options (change) 2,327 2,548 2,240
Destination 750 760 760
Total Price $23,555 $29,040 $30,470
Total Invoice $21,802 $27,423 $28,806

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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: $2,935
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,213
Model Year201020112011
ModelSentraMalibuMalibu
TrimSE-R Spec V2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4252hp V6252hp V6
TransmissionM6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/28 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$23,555$29,040$30,470
Adjustments for Features0-2,550-3,715
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,555$26,490$26,755
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$265
Total Invoice$21,802$27,423$28,806
Adjustments for Features0-2,408-3,512
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,802$25,015$25,294
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$279

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Features Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year201020112011
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
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Brake assist $50$50
Rearview camera$200  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40
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
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
USB port$25 $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$2,050$4,600$5,765
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,550$3,715
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,408-3,512

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20102011
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.3,645 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

Upgrade Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Limited-slip front differential500No
Rearview camera200No
Rockford Fosgate, 340W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested118053%
Total Not Requested105047%

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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