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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: $18,370

Nissan Versa 1.6SL   
Difference: $5,860

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,642

Nissan Versa 1.6SL   
Difference: $5,414

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201220122012
ModelVersaMalibuMalibuMalibu
Trim1.6SLLT2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $16,890 $23,470 $26,300 $28,600
Base Invoice $16,288 $22,296 $24,985 $27,027
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 790 760 760 760
Total Price $18,370 $24,230 $27,060 $29,360
Total Invoice $17,642 $23,056 $25,745 $27,787

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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: $5,575
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,143
Model Year2013201220122012
ModelVersaMalibuMalibuMalibu
Trim1.6SLLT2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine109hp I4169hp I4169hp I4169hp I4
TransmissionCVTT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 6?, 6?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)185/65-15215/55-17215/55-17225/50-18
Total Price$18,370$24,230$27,060$29,360
Adjustments for Features0-285-2,115-4,005
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,370$23,945$24,945$25,355
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,000$1,410
Total Invoice$17,642$23,056$25,745$27,787
Adjustments for Features0-271-2,012-3,790
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,642$22,785$23,733$23,997
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$948$1,212

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Features Comparison: Nissan Versa vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year2013201220122012
ModelVersaMalibuMalibuMalibu
Trim1.6SLLT2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100
Proximity key$250   
Remote start  $150$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
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat   $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200
Interior air filter$0   
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200
Rear spoiler$200   
Sunroof   $900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 $100$100
iPod integration$100   
Satellite radio $200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225
USB port $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 $150$150
Automatic headlights $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
Outside temperature display $50$50$50
Trip computer$150   
Visor mirror, driver $10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $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   
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $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 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
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600 
Total Value of Features$2,960$3,245$5,075$6,965
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$285$2,115$4,005
Value of Feature Adjustments0-271-2,012-3,790

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Versa vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20132012
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 Weight2,355 lb.3,416 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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