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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: $25,595

Nissan Sentra SR   
Difference: $11,110

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,026

Nissan Sentra SR   
Difference: $11,002

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162018
ModelSentraSentraMalibu
TrimSRSLPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,410 $22,170 $30,975
Base Invoice $19,395 $21,063 $29,736
Technology Package 1,230 1,230  
Premium Package 2,590 1,130  
Floor mats 180 180  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 350 350 395
Sun and Wheels Package     2,270
Driver Confidence Package II     995
Driver Confidence Package     1,195
Technology Package 1,089 1,089  
Premium Package 2,293 1,000  
Floor mats 148 148  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 266 266 359
Sun and Wheels Package     2,066
Driver Confidence Package II     905
Driver Confidence Package     1,087
Options (change) 4,350 2,890 4,855
Options (change) 3,796 2,503 4,417
Destination 835 835 875
Total Price $25,595 $25,895 $36,705
Total Invoice $24,026 $24,401 $35,028

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Sentra SR
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,080
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,156
Model Year201620162018
ModelSentraSentraMalibu
TrimSRSLPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine130hp I4130hp I4250hp I4
TransmissionCVTCVTT9
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/50-17245/40-19
Total Price$25,595$25,895$36,705
Adjustments for Features0-100-4,030
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,595$25,795$32,675
Cost Above Minimum$0$200$0
Total Invoice$24,026$24,401$35,028
Adjustments for Features0-94-3,846
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,026$24,307$31,182
Cost Above Minimum$0$281$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year201620162018
ModelSentraSentraMalibu
TrimSRSLPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Adaptive cruise control$600$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850
Heated steering wheel  $100
Remote app  $25
Remote start  $150
Semi-automated parking system  $500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Following distance indicator  $25
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Pedestrian detection  $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Rear side airbags  $300
Rollover sensor  $50
Safety key  $5
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rear air vents  $100
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25
Laminated front side windows  $200
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear spoiler$200  
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0
Android Auto support  $100
Apple CarPlay support  $100
CD player$125$125 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Voice control for external devices  $0
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50
Wireless charging station  $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Compass  $0
Fog lights$125$125 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100
Upgraded floor mats  $0
Total Value of Features$4,275$4,375$8,305
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$100$4,030
Value of Feature Adjustments0-94-3,846

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20162018
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 Weight2,849 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 SR

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%
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
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested363091%
Total Not Requested3759%

Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Premier

Sun and Wheels Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
245/40R19 tires400No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested1006%
Total Not Requested160094%
Driver Confidence Package II
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Total Requested20014%
Total Not Requested120086%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested50028%
Total Not Requested127572%

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