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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: $18,160

Nissan Versa 1.6SL   
Difference: $8,235

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,374

Nissan Versa 1.6SL   
Difference: $7,980

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201820182018
ModelVersaMalibuMalibuMalibu
Trim1.6SLLTPremierHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $15,990 $25,125 $30,975 $27,875
Base Invoice $15,423 $24,120 $29,736 $26,760
Navigation system 700      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 270      
Floor mats 170      
Illuminated door sill trim plates 250 395 395 395
Navigation system 607      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 222      
Floor mats 133      
Illuminated door sill trim plates 209 359 359 359
Options (change) 1,390 395 395 395
Options (change) 1,171 359 359 359
Destination 780 875 875 875
Total Price $18,160 $26,395 $32,245 $29,145
Total Invoice $17,374 $25,354 $30,970 $27,994

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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: $5,865
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,703
Model Year2012201820182018
ModelVersaMalibuMalibuMalibu
Trim1.6SLLTPremierHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine109hp I4163hp I4250hp I4122hp I4 H
TransmissionCVTT6T9CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 6?, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)185/65-15225/55-17245/45-18225/55-17
Total Price$18,160$26,395$32,245$29,145
Adjustments for Features0-2,370-6,110-2,495
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,160$24,025$26,135$26,650
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,110$2,625
Total Invoice$17,374$25,354$30,970$27,994
Adjustments for Features0-2,277-5,868-2,396
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,374$23,077$25,102$25,598
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,025$2,521

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Features Comparison: Nissan Versa vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year2012201820182018
ModelVersaMalibuMalibuMalibu
Trim1.6SLLTPremierHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000  $1000
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400 
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100 
Heated steering wheel  $100 
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote start  $150 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Universal garage door opener$100   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Rear side airbags $300$300$300
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Safety key $5$5$5
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150 $150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0 $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25 
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0
Android Auto support $100$100$100
App support $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
CD player$125   
MP3-compatible player$50   
Navigation system$600 $600 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225
Traffic information$25   
Voice control for audio system $25 $25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50
Wireless charging station  $75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 $150 
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Detailed driving style feedback   $100
Fog lights$125   
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25
Outside temperature display $50$50$50
Tachometer$75$75$75 
Trip computer $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75$75$75
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300 
Heated front seats  $200 
Leather seating surfaces  $900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50 $50
Memory system, driver seat  $200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$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 lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$2,635$5,005$8,745$5,130
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,370$6,110$2,495
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,277-5,868-2,396

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Versa vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20122018
ModelVersaMalibu
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase102.4 in111.4 in
Length175.4 in193.8 in
Width66.7 in73.0 in
Height59.6 in57.7 in
Curb Weight2,351 lb.3,087 lb.
Fuel Capacity10.8 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room51.7 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room48.1 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.0 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.9 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room46.2 in53.4 in
Row 2 Legroom37.0 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume14.8 ft315.8 ft3

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