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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: $25,810

Nissan Sentra SR Turbo   
Difference: $4,135

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,341

Nissan Sentra SR Turbo   
Difference: $3,719

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172009
ModelSentraMalibu
TrimSR TurboLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $21,990 $26,880
Base Invoice $20,892 $25,402
Premium Package 2,590  
Floor mats 200  
Door sill trim plates 75  
Cargo net 70  
7-speed shiftable CVT 0  
3.6L V6   1,595
Sunroof   800
Premium Package 2,293  
Floor mats 169  
Door sill trim plates 53  
Cargo net 49  
7-speed shiftable CVT 0  
3.6L V6   1,324
Sunroof   664
Options (change) 2,935 2,395
Options (change) 2,564 1,988
Destination 885 670
Total Price $25,810 $29,945
Total Invoice $24,341 $28,060

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Sentra SR Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,485
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,992
Model Year20172009
ModelSentraMalibu
TrimSR TurboLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine188hp I4252hp V6
TransmissionCVT-7T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)27/33 MPG17/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8210, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17225/50-18
Total Price$25,810$29,945
Adjustments for Features-1,3500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,460$29,945
Total Invoice$24,341$28,060
Adjustments for Features-1,2730
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,068$28,060

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Features Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20172009
ModelSentraMalibu
TrimSR TurboLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
Remote start $150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Rearview camera$200 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Interior air filter$0 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Laminated front side windows $200
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
Navigation system$600 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Compass $0
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Trip computer$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
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 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,175$2,825
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,350$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,2730

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20172009
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 Weight3,076 lb.3,680 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 Turbo

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
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 Requested163052%
Total Not Requested147548%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
252 hp@6300
251 lb-ft@3200
FeatureValueRequested?
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
252 hp@6300
251 lb-ft@3200
1000Yes
Performance steering system (optional)250Yes
Total Requested1250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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