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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: $24,365

Nissan Sentra SR   
Difference: $4,180

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,937

Nissan Sentra SR   
Difference: $3,982

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162008
ModelSentraSentraMalibu
TrimSRSLLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,410 $22,170 $27,095
Base Invoice $19,395 $21,063 $25,605
Premium Package 2,590 1,130  
Floor mats 180 180  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 350 350  
Sunroof     800
Premium Package 2,293 1,000  
Floor mats 148 148  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 266 266  
Sunroof     664
Options (change) 3,120 1,660 800
Options (change) 2,707 1,414 664
Destination 835 835 650
Total Price $24,365 $24,665 $28,545
Total Invoice $22,937 $23,312 $26,919

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Sentra SR
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,565
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,286
Model Year201620162008
ModelSentraSentraMalibu
TrimSRSLLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine130hp I4130hp I4252hp V6
TransmissionCVTCVTT6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8210, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/50-17225/50-18
Total Price$24,365$24,665$28,545
Adjustments for Features-1,385-1,4850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,980$23,180$28,545
Cost Above Minimum$0$200$0
Total Invoice$22,937$23,312$26,919
Adjustments for Features-1,304-1,4040
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,633$21,908$26,919
Cost Above Minimum$0$275$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year201620162008
ModelSentraSentraMalibu
TrimSRSLLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote start  $150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Cargo Management 
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  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25
Laminated front side windows  $200
Rear spoiler$200  
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
Navigation system$600$600 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Compass  $0
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
Trip computer$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$4,375$4,475$2,990
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,385$1,485$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,304-1,4040

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20162008
ModelSentraMalibu
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in112.3 in
Length182.1 in191.8 in
Width69.3 in70.3 in
Height58.9 in57.1 in
Curb Weight2,849 lb.3,451 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.9 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.1 in52.1 in
Row 2 Legroom37.4 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume15.1 ft315.1 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 lighting150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Navigation system600No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Blind spot warning system200No
Traffic + travel information25No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested253063%
Total Not Requested147537%

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 lighting150Yes
Total Requested113076%
Total Not Requested35024%

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