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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: $21,650

Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V   
Difference: $1,840

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,202

Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V   
Difference: $2,031

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112006
ModelSentraMalibu
TrimSE-R Spec VSS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,620 $22,865
Base Invoice $19,228 $21,608
Bodyside moldings 150  
Floor mats 120  
Bodyside moldings 120  
Floor mats 94  
Options (change) 270 0
Options (change) 214 0
Destination 760 625
Total Price $21,650 $23,490
Total Invoice $20,202 $22,233

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price: Chevrolet Malibu SS
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $290
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15
Model Year20112006
ModelSentraMalibu
TrimSE-R Spec VSS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4240hp V6
TransmissionM6T4
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/28 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/50-18
Total Price$21,650$23,490
Adjustments for Features0-2,130
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,650$21,360
Total Invoice$20,202$22,233
Adjustments for Features0-2,016
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,202$20,217

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Features Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20112006
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 
Stability control$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Aux input$50 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Visor mirror, driver$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$1,285$3,415
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,130
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,016

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20112006
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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