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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: $17,545

Nissan Versa 1.6SL   
Difference: $2,100

Lowest Total Invoice: $16,820

Nissan Versa 1.6SL   
Difference: $1,647

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012200620062006
ModelVersaMalibuMalibuMalibu
Trim1.6SLLTLTZSS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $15,990 $17,865 $23,065 $22,865
Base Invoice $15,423 $16,883 $21,797 $21,608
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 270      
Rear spoiler 335      
Floor mats 170      
Antilock brakes (ABS)   465    
Side curtain airbags   690    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 222      
Rear spoiler 262      
Floor mats 133      
Antilock brakes (ABS)   386    
Side curtain airbags   573    
Options (change) 775 1,155 0 0
Options (change) 617 959 0 0
Destination 780 625 625 625
Total Price $17,545 $19,645 $23,690 $23,490
Total Invoice $16,820 $18,467 $22,422 $22,233

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Versa vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Versa 1.6SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,835
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,352
Model Year2012200620062006
ModelVersaMalibuMalibuMalibu
Trim1.6SLLTLTZSS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine109hp I4144hp I4201hp V6240hp V6
TransmissionCVTT4T4T4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)185/65-15215/60-16225/50-17225/50-18
Total Price$17,545$19,645$23,690$23,490
Adjustments for Features-7350-3,040-1,750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$16,810$19,645$20,650$21,740
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,005$2,095
Total Invoice$16,820$18,467$22,422$22,233
Adjustments for Features-7050-2,877-1,656
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$16,115$18,467$19,545$20,577
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,078$2,110

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Features Comparison: Nissan Versa vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year2012200620062006
ModelVersaMalibuMalibuMalibu
Trim1.6SLLTLTZSS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000   
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900$900$900
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals  $125$125
Remote start  $150$150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Universal garage door opener$100 $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150
Brake assist$50   
Stability control$400   
Tire-pressure monitor$75   
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40$40
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200
Interior air filter$0   
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside moldings $75$75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25
Rear spoiler$200 $200$200
Infotainment 
Aux input$50   
Bluetooth cell phone link$100   
iPod integration$100   
MP3-compatible player$50   
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 $150 
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Compass$0 $0 
Fog lights$125 $125$125
Heated mirrors  $25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50 
Outside temperature display $50$50$50
Trip computer $150$150$150
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75$75$75
Floor mats$75 $75$75
Folding passenger seat $150$150 
Heated front seats  $200 
Leather seating surfaces  $900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Partial leather seating sufaces   $450
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350   
Performance steering system (optional)   $0
Polished alloy wheels  $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$3,060$2,325$5,365$4,075
Value of Feature Adjustments$735$0$3,040$1,750
Value of Feature Adjustments-7050-2,877-1,656

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Versa vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20122006
ModelVersaMalibu
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase102.4 in106.3 in
Length175.4 in188.3 in
Width66.7 in69.9 in
Height59.6 in57.5 in
Curb Weight2,351 lb.3,298 lb.
Fuel Capacity10.8 gal.16.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room51.7 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room48.1 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.0 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.9 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room46.2 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom37.0 in38.5 in
Cargo Volume14.8 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LT

Antilock brakes (ABS)
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
4-wheel disc brakes150No
Traction control100Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

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