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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: $8,835

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,937

Nissan Sentra SR   
Difference: $8,185

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162014
ModelSentraSentraMalibu
TrimSRSLLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,410 $22,170 $27,790
Base Invoice $19,395 $21,063 $26,262
Premium Package 2,590 1,130 1,000
Floor mats 180 180  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 350 350  
Electronics and Entertainment Package     1,900
Navigation system     795
Advanced Safety Package     890
Premium Package 2,293 1,000 880
Floor mats 148 148  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 266 266  
Electronics and Entertainment Package     1,672
Navigation system     700
Advanced Safety Package     783
Options (change) 3,120 1,660 4,585
Options (change) 2,707 1,414 4,035
Destination 835 835 825
Total Price $24,365 $24,665 $33,200
Total Invoice $22,937 $23,312 $31,122

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Sentra SR
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,435
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,935
Model Year201620162014
ModelSentraSentraMalibu
TrimSRSLLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine130hp I4130hp I4196hp I4
TransmissionCVTCVTT6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/50-17215/60-16
Total Price$24,365$24,665$33,200
Adjustments for Features0-100-2,400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,365$24,565$30,800
Cost Above Minimum$0$200$0
Total Invoice$22,937$23,312$31,122
Adjustments for Features0-95-2,250
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,937$23,217$28,872
Cost Above Minimum$0$280$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year201620162014
ModelSentraSentraMalibu
TrimSRSLLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Remote start  $150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Forward collision warning  $200
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Lane departure warning  $200
Rear side airbags  $300
Rollover sensor  $50
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Cargo net  $40
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25
Laminated front side windows  $200
Rear spoiler$200  
Infotainment 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Voice control for external devices  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass  $0
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Total Value of Features$2,440$2,540$4,840
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$100$2,400
Value of Feature Adjustments0-95-2,250

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20162014
ModelSentraMalibu
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in107.8 in
Length182.1 in191.5 in
Width69.3 in73.0 in
Height58.9 in57.6 in
Curb Weight2,849 lb.3,394 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in57.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.9 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.1 in54.3 in
Row 2 Legroom37.4 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume15.1 ft316.3 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 seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested363091%
Total Not Requested3759%

Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SL

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Total Requested113076%
Total Not Requested35024%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested120072%
Total Not Requested47528%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested75079%
Total Not Requested20021%
Advanced Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Forward collision alert200No
Total Requested30043%
Total Not Requested40057%

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