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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: $24,015

Nissan Sentra SR   
Difference: $800

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,671

Nissan Sentra SR   
Difference: $685

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162006
ModelSentraSentraMalibu
TrimSRSLLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,410 $22,170 $23,065
Base Invoice $19,395 $21,063 $21,797
Premium Package 2,590 1,130  
Floor mats 180 180  
Rear spoiler   340  
Satellite radio     325
Sunroof     800
Premium Package 2,293 1,000  
Floor mats 148 148  
Rear spoiler   270  
Satellite radio     270
Sunroof     664
Options (change) 2,770 1,650 1,125
Options (change) 2,441 1,418 934
Destination 835 835 625
Total Price $24,015 $24,655 $24,815
Total Invoice $22,671 $23,316 $23,356

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Sentra SR
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,275
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,021
Model Year201620162006
ModelSentraSentraMalibu
TrimSRSLLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine130hp I4130hp I4201hp V6
TransmissionCVTCVTT4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/50-17225/50-17
Total Price$24,015$24,655$24,815
Adjustments for Features-2,475-2,7750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,540$21,880$24,815
Cost Above Minimum$0$340$0
Total Invoice$22,671$23,316$23,356
Adjustments for Features-2,336-2,6240
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,335$20,692$23,356
Cost Above Minimum$0$357$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year201620162006
ModelSentraSentraMalibu
TrimSRSLLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $900
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote start  $150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Brake assist$50$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Stability control$400$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Cargo net  $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Navigation system$600$600 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass  $0
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Folding passenger seat  $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Polished alloy wheels  $350
Total Value of Features$4,815$5,115$2,340
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,475$2,775$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,336-2,6240

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20162006
ModelSentraMalibu
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in106.3 in
Length182.1 in188.3 in
Width69.3 in69.9 in
Height58.9 in57.5 in
Curb Weight2,849 lb.3,298 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.16.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.9 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.1 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom37.4 in38.5 in
Cargo Volume15.1 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SR

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Navigation system600No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Blind spot warning system200No
Traffic + travel information25No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested228057%
Total Not Requested172543%

Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SL

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested98066%
Total Not Requested50034%

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