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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: $5,715

Lowest Total Invoice: $16,767

Nissan Versa 1.6SL   
Difference: $5,170

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122009200920092009
ModelVersaMalibuMalibuMalibuMalibu
Trim1.6SLLT2LTLTZHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $15,990 $22,505 $24,705 $26,880 $25,555
Base Invoice $15,423 $21,267 $23,346 $25,402 $24,149
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 0
Options (change) 564 0 0 0 0
Destination 780 670 670 670 670
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 -1,300
Total Price $17,460 $23,175 $25,375 $27,550 $24,925
Total Invoice $16,767 $21,937 $24,016 $26,072 $23,519

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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: $5,425
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,892
Model Year20122009200920092009
ModelVersaMalibuMalibuMalibuMalibu
Trim1.6SLLT2LTLTZHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine109hp I4169hp I4169hp I4169hp I4164hp I4 H
TransmissionCVTA4T6T6A4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 6?, 6210, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)185/65-15215/55-17215/55-17225/50-18215/55-17
Total Price$17,460$23,175$25,375$27,550$24,925
Adjustments for Features0-160-2,490-4,045-710
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$17,460$23,015$22,885$23,505$24,215
Cost Above Minimum$0$130$0$620$1,330
Total Invoice$16,767$21,937$24,016$26,072$23,519
Adjustments for Features0-151-2,357-3,828-670
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$16,767$21,786$21,659$22,244$22,849
Cost Above Minimum$0$127$0$585$1,190

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Features Comparison: Nissan Versa vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20122009200920092009
ModelVersaMalibuMalibuMalibuMalibu
Trim1.6SLLT2LTLTZHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000    
4-speed automatic $800  $800
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100 
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote start  $150$150 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250$250
Universal garage door opener$100 $100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$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$25
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200$200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 $100$100 
CD changer, in-dash   $325 
CD player$125$125$125 $125
iPod integration$100    
Satellite radio $200$200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225$225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 $150$150 
Automatic headlights $125$125$125$125
Compass$0 $0$0 
Fog lights$125  $125 
Heated mirrors   $25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150$150
Outside temperature display $50$50$50$50
Visor mirror, driver $10  $10
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75$75$75$75
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100$100
Heated front seats  $200$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200    
Leather seating surfaces   $900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50    
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat   $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$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  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350$350
Chrome-clad steel wheels $0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100 
Total Value of Features$2,485$2,645$4,975$6,530$3,195
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$160$2,490$4,045$710
Value of Feature Adjustments0-151-2,357-3,828-670

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Versa vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20122009
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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