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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: $24,620

Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V   
Difference: $9,500

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,736

Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V   
Difference: $9,941

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112018
ModelSentraMalibu
TrimSE-R Spec VPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,620 $30,975
Base Invoice $19,228 $29,736
Upgrade Package 2,600  
Mud guards 150  
Interior ambient lighting 240  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 130  
Floor mats 120  
Sun and Wheels Package   2,270
Upgrade Package 2,255  
Mud guards 115  
Interior ambient lighting 172  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 112  
Floor mats 94  
Sun and Wheels Package   2,066
Options (change) 3,240 2,270
Options (change) 2,748 2,066
Destination 760 875
Total Price $24,620 $34,120
Total Invoice $22,736 $32,677

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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: $3,130
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,840
Model Year20112018
ModelSentraMalibu
TrimSE-R Spec VPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4250hp I4
TransmissionM6T9
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/28 MPG22/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)340, 8?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17245/40-19
Total Price$24,620$34,120
Adjustments for Features0-6,370
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,620$27,750
Total Invoice$22,736$32,677
Adjustments for Features0-6,101
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,736$26,576

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Features Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20112018
ModelSentraMalibu
TrimSE-R Spec VPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Heated steering wheel $100
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Remote start $150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Brake assist $50
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rear side airbags $300
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Temporary spare tire$150 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Interior air filter $0
Rear air vents $100
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential$500 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Laminated front side windows $200
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD player$125 
MP3-compatible player$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Wireless charging station $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Compass $0
Fog lights$125 
Heated mirrors $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding second row seats $300
Heated front seats $200
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Metal pedals$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Upgraded floor mats $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$2,475$8,845
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,370
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,101

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20112018
ModelSentraMalibu
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.7 in111.4 in
Length179.8 in193.8 in
Width70.5 in73.0 in
Height59.5 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,078 lb.3,388 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.0 in53.4 in
Row 2 Legroom34.5 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume13.1 ft315.8 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 Premier

Sun and Wheels Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
245/40R19 tires400No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1700100%

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