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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: $26,755

Nissan Sentra SR   
Difference: $10,015

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20202018
ModelSentraMalibu
TrimSRPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $21,650 $30,975
Premium Package 3,560  
Floor mats 200  
Cargo net 70 65
Illuminated door sill trim plates 350 395
Sun and Wheels Package   2,270
Driver Confidence Package II   995
Driver Confidence Package   1,195
Premium Package 3,150  
Floor mats 169  
Cargo net 49 59
Illuminated door sill trim plates 266 359
Sun and Wheels Package   2,066
Driver Confidence Package II   905
Driver Confidence Package   1,087
Options (change) 4,180 4,920
Options (change) 3,634 4,476
Destination 925 875
Total Price $26,755 $36,770

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Sentra SR
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,310
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,993
Model Year20202018
ModelSentraMalibu
TrimSRPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine149hp I4250hp I4
TransmissionCVTT9
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18245/40-19
Total Price$26,755$36,770
Adjustments for Features0-3,705
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,755$33,065

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Features Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20202018
ModelSentraMalibu
TrimSRPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Adaptive cruise control$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 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Laminated front side windows $200
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
CD player$125 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)$0 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information$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 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$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$4,250$7,955
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,705
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,535

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20202018
ModelSentraMalibu
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.8 in111.4 in
Length182.7 in193.8 in
Width71.5 in73.0 in
Height56.9 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,048 lb.3,087 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.4 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.4 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.5 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom44.0 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.5 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in53.4 in
Row 2 Legroom37.4 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume14.3 ft315.8 ft3

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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 opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bose, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested385591%
Total Not Requested3759%

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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