Compare 2015 Chevrolet Malibu vs 2015 Nissan Altima vs 2015 Toyota Camry

2015 Chevrolet Malibu
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2015 Nissan Altima
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2015 Toyota Camry
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4-Door Sedan LS w/1LS
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
Malibu 4-Door Sedan LS w/1LS 25 36 $21,678 $22,465
Malibu 4-Door Sedan LT w/1LT 25 36 $22,666 $23,735
Malibu 4-Door Sedan LT w/2LT 25 36 $24,443 $25,595
Malibu 4-Door Sedan LT w/3LT 21 30 $25,909 $27,130
Malibu 4-Door Sedan LTZ w/1LZ 25 36 $26,762 $28,320
Malibu 4-Door Sedan LTZ w/2LZ 21 30 $28,803 $30,480
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4-Door Sedan I4 2.5
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
Altima 4-Door Sedan I4 2.5 27 38 $21,256 $22,300
Altima 4-Door Sedan I4 2.5 S 27 38 $21,031 $22,560
Altima 4-Door Sedan I4 2.5 SL 27 38 $26,232 $28,150
Altima 4-Door Sedan I4 2.5 SV 27 38 $23,041 $24,720
Altima 4-Door Sedan V6 3.5 S 22 32 $24,650 $26,450
Altima 4-Door Sedan V6 3.5 SL 22 32 $29,766 $31,950
Altima 4-Door Sedan V6 3.5 SV 22 32 $27,793 $29,830
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4-Door Sedan I4 Automatic LE
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
Camry 4-Door Sedan I4 Automatic LE 25 35 $21,017 $22,970
Camry 4-Door Sedan I4 Automatic SE 25 35 $21,694 $23,840
Camry 4-Door Sedan I4 Automatic XLE 25 35 $23,797 $26,150
Camry 4-Door Sedan I4 Automatic XSE 25 35 $23,797 $26,150
Camry 4-Door Sedan V6 Automatic XLE 21 31 $28,546 $31,370
Camry 4-Door Sedan V6 Automatic XSE 21 31 $28,546 $31,370
Camry Hybrid 4-Door Sedan LE 43 39 $24,647 $26,790
Camry Hybrid 4-Door Sedan SE 40 38 $25,756 $27,995
Camry Hybrid 4-Door Sedan XLE 40 38 $27,583 $29,980
Pricing
Invoice Price
$21,678
$21,256
$21,017
Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price
$22,465
$22,300
$22,970
Monthly Payment Estimate
$374 / month
$372 / month
$383 / month
The Car Connection's Take
TCC Rating
7.8
8.2
7.8
TCC’s Bottom Line
The 2015 Chevrolet Malibu ranks below our family-sedan favorites, mostly because of its back-seat space. If you don't mind a CVT, the 2015 Nissan Altima is a solid choice that checks off all the boxes. The 2015 Toyota Camry ups its game with a thorough refresh that, while not daring, makes it more enjoyable for driver and passenger alike.
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Fuel Economy
City
25 mpg 27 mpg 25 mpg
Highway
36 mpg 38 mpg 35 mpg
Vehicle
Number of Passenger Doors
4 - -
EPA Classification
Midsize Cars Midsize Cars Mid-Size Cars
Interior Dimensions
Second Hip Room (in)
54.30 52.1 54.5
Front Shoulder Room (in)
57.50 56.4 58
Passenger Volume (ft³)
100.3 101.9 102.7
Second Head Room (in)
37.50 37.1 38.1
Second Shoulder Room (in)
57.10 56.4 56.6
Front Leg Room (in)
42.10 45 41.6
Passenger Capacity
5 5 5
Front Hip Room (in)
55.00 54 54.5
Second Leg Room (in)
36.80 36.1 38.9
Front Head Room (in)
39.00 40 38.8
Exterior Dimensions
Track Width, Front (in)
62.20 62.4 62.8
Min Ground Clearance (in)
NA 5.4 6.1
Length, Overall (in)
191.50 191.5 190.9
Height, Overall (in)
57.60 57.9 57.9
Track Width, Rear (in)
62.00 62.4 62.4
Wheelbase (in)
107.80 109.3 109.3
Liftover Height (in)
NA 26.9 -
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)
73.00 72 71.7
Cargo Area Dimensions
Trunk Volume (ft³)
16.3 15.4 15.4
Brakes
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
NA NA NA
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel 4-Wheel 4-Wheel
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes Yes Yes
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
11.5 x - TBD - 11.5 11
Brake Type
Pwr 4-Wheel Disc 4-Wheel Disc
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)
NA NA NA
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes Yes Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
11.7 x - TBD - 11.7 11.7
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)
15.8 18 17
Steering
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
15.2 - -
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)
37.4 36.1 -
Steering Type
Electric Rack & Pinion Rack-Pinion Rack-Pinion
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
2.68 - -
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)
NA - -
Tires
Rear Tire Order Code
QPE NA NA
Front Tire Size
P215/60R16 P215/60TR16 P205/65VR16
Spare Tire Size
NA Compact Compact
Front Tire Order Code
QPE NA NA
Spare Tire Order Code
NA NA NA
Rear Tire Size
P215/60R16 P215/60TR16 P205/65VR16
Trailering
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
NA - -
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
NA - -
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
NA - -
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
NA - -
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight (lbs)
3393 3108 3240
Wheels
Front Wheel Size (in)
16 x 7.5 16 X 7 16 X 7
Spare Wheel Size (in)
NA Compact Compact
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum Steel Steel
Rear Wheel Size (in)
16 x 7.5 16 X 7 16 X 7
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum Steel Steel
Spare Wheel Material
NA Steel Steel
Cooling System
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)
7.5 - -
Electrical
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
- TBD - 550 -
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
- TBD - 110 -
Engine
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
191 @ 4400 180 @ 4000 170 @ 4100
Engine Order Code
LKW NA NA
Displacement
2.5L/150 2.5 L/152 2.5 L/152
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
196 @ 6300 182 @ 6000 178 @ 6000
Engine Type
Gas I4 Regular Unleaded I-4 Regular Unleaded I-4
Fuel System
Direct Injection Sequential MPI Sequential MPI
Mileage
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)
36 38 35
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)
25 27 25
Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)
29 31 28
Transmission
Clutch Size (in)
NA - -
Third Gear Ratio (:1)
1.91 - 1.42
Trans Type
6 1 6
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.00 - 0.71
Trans Description Cont. Again
NA NA NA
Reverse Ratio (:1)
2.84 1.75 4.15
Second Gear Ratio (:1)
2.96 - 1.90
Trans Order Code
MNH NA NA
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)
2.64 4.83 3.63
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.45 - 1.00
Trans Description Cont.
Automatic CVT w/OD Automatic w/OD
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.75 - 0.61
First Gear Ratio (:1)
4.58 2.35 - 0.39 3.30
Summary
Vehicle Name
Chevrolet Malibu Nissan Altima Toyota Camry
Body Style
Sedan Sedan Sedan
Suspension
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)
NA - -
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)
- TBD - - -
Suspension Type - Rear
Four-Link Multi-Link Strut
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
NA Multi-Link Strut
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)
NA - -
Suspension Type - Front
MacPherson Strut Strut Strut
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)
- TBD - - -
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
NA Strut Strut
Emissions
Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
6.1 5.7 (Est) 6.3 (Est)
Crash Test Ratings
Overall Rating
Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating
Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver
Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger
Overall Side Crash Rating
Side Barrier Rating
Side Barrier Rating Driver
Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat
Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat
Combined Side Rating Front Seat
Combined Side Rating Rear Seat
Rollover Rating

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