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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: $18,785

Nissan Versa 1.8SL   
Difference: $6,775

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,940

Nissan Versa 1.8SL   
Difference: $6,230

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120092009
ModelVersaMalibuMalibu
Trim1.8SL2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $16,650 $24,705 $26,880
Base Invoice $16,058 $23,346 $25,402
Convenience Package 650    
Mud guards 120    
Interior ambient lighting 240    
Floor mats 110    
Door sill trim plates 130    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 125    
Premium Mat Package   185  
Convenience Package 564    
Mud guards 89    
Interior ambient lighting 172    
Floor mats 83    
Door sill trim plates 105    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 109    
Premium Mat Package   154  
Options (change) 1,375 185 0
Options (change) 1,122 154 0
Destination 760 670 670
Total Price $18,785 $25,560 $27,550
Total Invoice $17,940 $24,170 $26,072

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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: $4,695
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,263
Model Year201120092009
ModelVersaMalibuMalibu
Trim1.8SL2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine122hp I4169hp I4169hp I4
TransmissionA4T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 6?, 6210, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)185/65-15215/55-17225/50-18
Total Price$18,785$25,560$27,550
Adjustments for Features0-2,080-3,555
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,785$23,480$23,995
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$515
Total Invoice$17,940$24,170$26,072
Adjustments for Features0-1,967-3,364
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,940$22,203$22,708
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$505

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Features Comparison: Nissan Versa vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year201120092009
ModelVersaMalibuMalibu
Trim1.8SL2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250  
Remote start $150$150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Interior air filter$0  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325 $325
CD player $125 
iPod integration$100  
Satellite radio $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Automatic headlights $125$125
Compass $0$0
Fog lights  $125
Heated mirrors  $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Outside temperature display $50$50
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Heated front seats $200$200
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $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 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$1,860$3,940$5,415
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,080$3,555
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,967-3,364

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Versa vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20112009
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.3,451 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%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu 2LT

Premium Mat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo net40No
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested4050%
Total Not Requested4050%

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