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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: $22,020

Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V   
Difference: $3,880

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,486

Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V   
Difference: $3,772

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120082008
ModelSentraMalibuMalibu
TrimSE-R Spec VLTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,620 $21,185 $27,095
Base Invoice $19,228 $20,020 $25,605
Floor mats 120    
Interior ambient lighting 240    
Bodyside moldings 150 150  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 130    
HFV6 Engine Package   2,060  
2LT Equipment Group   1,855  
Floor mats 94    
Interior ambient lighting 172    
Bodyside moldings 120 125  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 112    
HFV6 Engine Package   1,710  
2LT Equipment Group   1,753  
Options (change) 640 4,065 0
Options (change) 498 3,588 0
Destination 760 650 650
Total Price $22,020 $25,900 $27,745
Total Invoice $20,486 $24,258 $26,255

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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: $550
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $653
Model Year201120082008
ModelSentraMalibuMalibu
TrimSE-R Spec VLTLTZ
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)160, 6?, 6210, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/50-18225/50-18
Total Price$22,020$25,900$27,745
Adjustments for Features0-3,330-4,685
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,020$22,570$23,060
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$490
Total Invoice$20,486$24,258$26,255
Adjustments for Features0-3,119-4,433
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,486$21,139$21,822
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$683

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Features Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year201120082008
ModelSentraMalibuMalibu
TrimSE-R Spec VLTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals $125 
Remote start $150$150
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
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40
Cargo net  $40
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
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
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Trip computer$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
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  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$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 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$1,145$4,475$5,830
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,330$4,685
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,119-4,433

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20112008
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
Chevrolet Malibu LT

HFV6 Engine Package
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Performance steering system (optional)250Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
225/50R18 tires400No
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
252 hp@6300
251 lb-ft@3200
1000Yes
Total Requested160076%
Total Not Requested50024%
2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Synthetic suede inserts450No
Heated front seats200No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Compass0No
Remote start150No
Total Requested65033%
Total Not Requested130567%

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