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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: $26,600

Nissan Sentra SR Turbo   
Difference: $8,870

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,090

Nissan Sentra SR Turbo   
Difference: $8,203

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182015
ModelSentraMalibu
TrimSR TurboLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,490 $28,320
Base Invoice $21,366 $26,762
Premium Package 2,590 1,000
Floor mats 200  
7-speed shiftable CVT 290  
Cargo net 70  
Door sill trim plates 75  
2.0L I4   2,160
Advanced Safety Package   890
Electronics and Entertainment Package   1,300
Navigation system   495
Cargo mat   80
Rear spoiler   400
Premium Package 2,293 880
Floor mats 169  
7-speed shiftable CVT 275  
Cargo net 49  
Door sill trim plates 53  
2.0L I4   2,041
Advanced Safety Package   783
Electronics and Entertainment Package   1,144
Navigation system   436
Cargo mat   70
Rear spoiler   352
Options (change) 3,225 6,325
Options (change) 2,839 5,706
Destination 885 825
Total Price $26,600 $35,470
Total Invoice $25,090 $33,293

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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: $7,070
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,513
Model Year20182015
ModelSentraMalibu
TrimSR TurboLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine188hp I4259hp I4
TransmissionCVT-7T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)27/33 MPG21/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17245/40-19
Total Price$26,600$35,470
Adjustments for Features0-1,800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,600$33,670
Total Invoice$25,090$33,293
Adjustments for Features0-1,690
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,090$31,603

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Features Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20182015
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 
AC power outlet $100
Remote app $25
Remote start $150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$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 
Vehicle health reports $0
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Laminated front side windows $200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)$0 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
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 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$2,275$4,075
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,800
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,690

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20182015
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 Weight3,076 lb.3,635 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 Turbo

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Bose, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation system600Yes
App support0Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Total Requested275588%
Total Not Requested37512%

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%
turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
259 hp@5500
295 lb-ft@3000
FeatureValueRequested?
turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
259 hp@5500
295 lb-ft@3000
1000Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested1900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Advanced Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%
Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40WR19 tires400No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested30026%
Total Not Requested87574%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested75079%
Total Not Requested20021%

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