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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: $23,710

Nissan Sentra SL   
Difference: $6,915

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,925

Nissan Sentra SL   
Difference: $7,277

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201820182018
ModelSentraMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimSLLTPremierHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,590 $25,125 $30,975 $27,875
Base Invoice $18,270 $24,120 $29,736 $26,760
Leather Package 1,030 1,395   1,395
Navigation Package 650      
Premium Package 1,200      
Floor mats 170      
Cargo net 55 65 65 65
Illuminated door sill trim plates 225 395 395 395
Convenience and Technology Package   895   895
Navigation system   495   495
Sun and Wheels Package   1,300 2,270  
Cargo mat   80   80
Driver Confidence Package       1,195
Panoramic sunroof       1,150
Leather Package 894 1,269   1,269
Navigation Package 564      
Premium Package 1,041      
Floor mats 136      
Cargo net 47 59 59 59
Illuminated door sill trim plates 183 359 359 359
Convenience and Technology Package   814   814
Navigation system   450   450
Sun and Wheels Package   1,183 2,066  
Cargo mat   73   73
Driver Confidence Package       1,087
Panoramic sunroof       1,047
Options (change) 3,330 4,625 2,730 5,670
Options (change) 2,865 4,207 2,484 5,158
Destination 790 875 875 875
Total Price $23,710 $30,625 $34,580 $34,420
Total Invoice $21,925 $29,202 $33,095 $32,793

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Sentra SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,310
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,793
Model Year2013201820182018
ModelSentraMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimSLLTPremierHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine130hp I4163hp I4250hp I4122hp I4 H
TransmissionCVTT6T9CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 9?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17245/45-18245/40-19225/55-17
Total Price$23,710$30,625$34,580$34,420
Adjustments for Features0-2,605-3,555-4,505
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,710$28,020$31,025$29,915
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,005$1,895
Total Invoice$21,925$29,202$33,095$32,793
Adjustments for Features0-2,484-3,402-4,292
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,925$26,718$29,693$28,501
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,975$1,783

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Features Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year2013201820182018
ModelSentraMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimSLLTPremierHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000  $1000
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400 
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100$100
Heated steering wheel  $100 
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote start $150$150$150
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200
Blind spot warning system   $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Following distance indicator   $25
Forward collision warning   $200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200
Lane departure warning   $200
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Pedestrian detection   $50
Rear side airbags $300$300$300
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Safety key $5$5$5
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 $200$200
Dual-zone climate control$125 $125$125
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150 $150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0 $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25 
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200
Sunroof$900   
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0
Android Auto support $100$100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100
CD player$125   
MP3-compatible player$50   
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225
Traffic + travel information$25   
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50
Wireless charging station $75$75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
Detailed driving style feedback   $100
Fog lights$125   
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25
Tachometer$75$75$75 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Memory system, driver seat  $200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Upgraded floor mats  $0 
Total Value of Features$2,850$5,455$6,405$7,355
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,605$3,555$4,505
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,484-3,402-4,292

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20132018
ModelSentraMalibu
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in111.4 in
Length182.1 in193.8 in
Width69.3 in73.0 in
Height58.9 in57.7 in
Curb Weight2,823 lb.3,087 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.9 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.1 in53.4 in
Row 2 Legroom37.4 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume15.1 ft315.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SL

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested95097%
Total Not Requested253%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Bose, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested113076%
Total Not Requested35024%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience and Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested30048%
Total Not Requested32552%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110061%
Total Not Requested70039%
Sun and Wheels Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/45R18 tires400No
Universal garage door opener100No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1700100%

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%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Panoramic sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Universal garage door opener100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1300100%
Convenience and Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested30048%
Total Not Requested32552%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1775100%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110061%
Total Not Requested70039%

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