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Nissan Versa vs. Chevrolet Malibu Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Versa vs. Chevrolet Malibu Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $18,140

Nissan Versa 1.8SL   
Difference: $6,730

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,327

Nissan Versa 1.8SL   
Difference: $6,258

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008201120112011
ModelVersaMalibuMalibuMalibu
Trim1.8SLLT2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $15,640 $22,975 $25,385 $27,165
Base Invoice $15,087 $21,826 $24,115 $25,806
Antilock brakes (ABS) 250      
Convenience Package 650      
Floor mats 155      
Sunroof 600 850 850 850
Satellite radio 150      
Premium Mat Package   185 185  
Temporary spare tire   100 100 100
Antilock brakes (ABS) 217      
Convenience Package 564      
Floor mats 113      
Sunroof 520 748 748 748
Satellite radio 131      
Premium Mat Package   163 163  
Temporary spare tire   88 88 88
Options (change) 1,805 1,135 1,135 950
Options (change) 1,545 999 999 836
Destination 695 760 760 760
Total Price $18,140 $24,870 $27,280 $28,875
Total Invoice $17,327 $23,585 $25,874 $27,402

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Versa vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Versa 1.8SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,610
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,196
Model Year2008201120112011
ModelVersaMalibuMalibuMalibu
Trim1.8SLLT2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine122hp I4169hp I4169hp I4169hp I4
TransmissionA4T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 6?, 6?, 6?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)185/65-15215/55-17215/55-17225/50-18
Total Price$18,140$24,870$27,280$28,875
Adjustments for Features0-1,120-2,850-4,050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,140$23,750$24,430$24,825
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$680$1,075
Total Invoice$17,327$23,585$25,874$27,402
Adjustments for Features0-1,062-2,703-3,843
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,327$22,523$23,171$23,559
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$648$1,036

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Features Comparison: Nissan Versa vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year2008201120112011
ModelVersaMalibuMalibuMalibu
Trim1.8SLLT2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100
Proximity key$250   
Remote start  $150$150
Sunshade, rear   $125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Stability control $400$400$400
Traction control $100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Rear seat pass-through$100   
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player $125$125$125
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225
USB port   $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Compass  $0$0
Fog lights   $125
Heated mirrors   $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 $50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Outside temperature display $50$50$50
Visor mirror, driver $10  
Visor mirror, passenger $10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50   
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100
Heated front seats  $200$200
Leather seating surfaces   $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces  $450 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600 
Total Value of Features$2,450$3,570$5,300$6,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,120$2,850$4,050
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,062-2,703-3,843

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Versa vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20082011
ModelVersaMalibu
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase102.4 in112.3 in
Length176.0 in191.8 in
Width66.7 in70.3 in
Height60.4 in57.1 in
Curb Weight2,721 lb.3,416 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room48.8 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room50.7 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.2 in52.1 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume13.8 ft315.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Versa 1.8SL

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Proximity key250No
Total Requested37560%
Total Not Requested25040%

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