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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: $17,460

Nissan Versa 1.6SL   
Difference: $4,375

Lowest Total Invoice: $16,767

Nissan Versa 1.6SL   
Difference: $3,903

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012200820082008
ModelVersaMalibuMalibuMalibu
Trim1.6SLLTLTZHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $15,990 $21,185 $27,095 $23,895
Base Invoice $15,423 $20,020 $25,605 $22,581
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 270      
Floor mats 170      
Illuminated door sill trim plates 250      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 222      
Floor mats 133      
Illuminated door sill trim plates 209      
Options (change) 690 0 0 0
Options (change) 564 0 0 0
Destination 780 650 650 650
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -1,300
Total Price $17,460 $21,835 $27,745 $23,245
Total Invoice $16,767 $20,670 $26,255 $21,931

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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: $4,090
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,633
Model Year2012200820082008
ModelVersaMalibuMalibuMalibu
Trim1.6SLLTLTZHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine109hp I4169hp I4252hp V6164hp I4 H
TransmissionCVTA4T6A4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 6210, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)185/65-15225/50-17225/50-18215/60-16
Total Price$17,460$21,835$27,745$23,245
Adjustments for Features0-285-3,970-735
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$17,460$21,550$23,775$22,510
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,225$960
Total Invoice$16,767$20,670$26,255$21,931
Adjustments for Features0-270-3,757-693
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$16,767$20,400$22,498$21,238
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,098$838

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Features Comparison: Nissan Versa vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year2012200820082008
ModelVersaMalibuMalibuMalibu
Trim1.6SLLTLTZHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000   
4-speed automatic $800 $800
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote start  $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
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40 
Cargo net  $40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200
Interior air filter$0   
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100   
CD changer, in-dash  $325 
CD player$125$125 $125
iPod integration$100   
Satellite radio $200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 $150 
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Compass$0 $0 
Fog lights$125 $125 
Heated mirrors  $25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50 
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Outside temperature display $50$50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver $10 $10
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75$75$75
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100
Heated front seats  $200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200   
Leather seating surfaces  $900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Power recliner, driver seat  $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350
Alloy-look steel wheels $100  
Performance steering system (optional)  $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$2,485$2,770$6,455$3,220
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$285$3,970$735
Value of Feature Adjustments0-270-3,757-693

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See a complete comparison of Nissan Versa vs. Chevrolet Malibu features.

Specifications Comparison: Nissan Versa vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20122008
ModelVersaMalibu
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase102.4 in112.3 in
Length175.4 in191.8 in
Width66.7 in70.3 in
Height59.6 in57.1 in
Curb Weight2,351 lb.3,451 lb.
Fuel Capacity10.8 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room51.7 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room48.1 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.0 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.9 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room46.2 in52.1 in
Row 2 Legroom37.0 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume14.8 ft315.1 ft3

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

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