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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: $26,410

Nissan Sentra SR   
Difference: $2,950

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20202012
ModelSentraMalibu
TrimSRLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $21,650 $28,600
Premium Package 3,560  
Floor mats 200  
Door sill trim plates 75  
Premium Package 3,150  
Floor mats 169  
Door sill trim plates 53  
Options (change) 3,835 0
Options (change) 3,372 0
Destination 925 760
Total Price $26,410 $29,360

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Sentra SR
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,800
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,954
Model Year20202012
ModelSentraMalibu
TrimSRLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine149hp I4169hp I4
TransmissionCVTT6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18225/50-18
Total Price$26,410$29,360
Adjustments for Features-2,8500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,560$29,360

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Features Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20202012
ModelSentraMalibu
TrimSRLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Cruise control $150
Proximity key$250 
Remote start $150
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Forward collision warning$200 
Rearview camera$200 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Interior air filter$0 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside moldings $75
Laminated front side windows $200
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Navigation system$600 
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)$0 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Total Value of Features$5,250$2,400
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,850$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4640

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20202012
ModelSentraMalibu
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.8 in112.3 in
Length182.7 in191.8 in
Width71.5 in70.3 in
Height56.9 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,048 lb.3,416 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.4 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.4 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.5 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom44.0 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.5 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in52.1 in
Row 2 Legroom37.4 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume14.3 ft315.1 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Nissan Sentra vs. Chevrolet Malibu specs.

Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SR

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
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 opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bose, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Navigation system600No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
App support0No
Total Requested273065%
Total Not Requested150035%

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