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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: $24,770

Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V   
Difference: $5,875

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,856

Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V   
Difference: $6,225

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120142014
ModelSentraMalibuMalibu
TrimSE-R Spec V2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,620 $25,315 $27,790
Base Invoice $19,228 $24,176 $26,262
Upgrade Package 2,600    
Mud guards 150    
Floor mats 120    
Interior ambient lighting 240    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 130    
Bodyside moldings 150    
Navigation system   795 795
Electronics and Entertainment Package   1,175 1,350
Sunroof   1,000  
2.0L I4   1,535 2,160
Upgrade Package 2,255    
Mud guards 115    
Floor mats 94    
Interior ambient lighting 172    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 112    
Bodyside moldings 120    
Navigation system   700 700
Electronics and Entertainment Package   1,034 1,188
Sunroof   880  
2.0L I4   1,466 2,041
Options (change) 3,390 4,505 4,305
Options (change) 2,868 4,080 3,929
Destination 760 825 825
Total Price $24,770 $30,645 $32,920
Total Invoice $22,856 $29,081 $31,016

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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: $2,385
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,913
Model Year201120142014
ModelSentraMalibuMalibu
TrimSE-R Spec V2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4259hp I4259hp I4
TransmissionM6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/28 MPG21/30 MPG21/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)340, 8?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17235/50-18245/40-19
Total Price$24,770$30,645$32,920
Adjustments for Features0-3,490-5,090
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,770$27,155$27,830
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$675
Total Invoice$22,856$29,081$31,016
Adjustments for Features0-3,312-4,796
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,856$25,769$26,220
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$451

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Features Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year201120142014
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$100
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
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Rear side airbags $300$300
Rollover sensor $50$50
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Interior air filter $0$0
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential$500  
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Rear spoiler$200  
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125
Compass $0$0
Heated mirrors $25$25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Door sill trim plates  $100
Folding second row seats $300$300
Heated front seats  $200
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Metal pedals$75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
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$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)$0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$1,225$4,715$6,315
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,490$5,090
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,312-4,796

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20112014
ModelSentraMalibu
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.7 in107.8 in
Length179.8 in191.5 in
Width70.5 in73.0 in
Height59.5 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,078 lb.3,635 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in57.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.0 in54.3 in
Row 2 Legroom34.5 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume13.1 ft316.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V

Upgrade Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Limited-slip front differential500No
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Rockford Fosgate, 340W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested198070%
Total Not Requested85030%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu 2LT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%
Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Cargo net40No
Bodyside moldings75Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Rearview camera200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested42541%
Total Not Requested61559%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%
turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
259 hp@5500
295 lb-ft@3000
FeatureValueRequested?
turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
259 hp@5500
295 lb-ft@3000
1000Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested1900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40WR19 tires400No
Universal garage door opener100No
Rearview camera200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested20017%
Total Not Requested97583%

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