2019 Chevrolet Malibu vs 2019 Nissan Altima

2019 Chevrolet Malibu

#18 in Mid-Size Cars

2019 Nissan Altima

#12 in Mid-Size Cars

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4-Door Sedan L

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
4-Door Sedan L	29	36	$22,023	$22,090
4-Door Sedan LS	29	36	$22,337	$23,220
4-Door Sedan RS	29	36	$23,299	$24,220
4-Door Sedan LT	29	36	$25,608	$26,620
4-Door Sedan Hybrid	49	43	$27,147	$28,220
4-Door Sedan Premier	22	32	$30,610	$31,820

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Sedan 2.5 S

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Sedan 2.5 S	28	39	$22,371	$24,000
AWD Sedan 2.5 S	26	36	$23,627	$25,350
Sedan 2.5 SR	27	37	$23,627	$25,350
AWD Sedan 2.5 SR	25	35	$24,882	$26,700
Sedan 2.5 SV	28	39	$26,258	$28,180
Sedan 2.0 SR	25	34	$27,393	$29,400
AWD Sedan 2.5 SV	26	36	$27,514	$29,530
Sedan 2.5 SL	28	39	$28,035	$30,090
AWD Sedan 2.5 SL	26	36	$29,291	$31,440
Sedan 2.5 Platinum	27	37	$29,840	$32,030
AWD Sedan 2.5 Platinum	25	35	$31,095	$33,380
Sedan 2.0 Platinum	25	34	$32,630	$35,030
Sedan 2.0 Edition ONE	25	34	$33,300	$35,750

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$22,023

$22,371

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$22,090

$24,000

Monthly Payment Estimate

$368 / month

$400 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

6.0

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6.3

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2019 Chevrolet Malibu is a likeable sedan, but it requires some compromises when it comes to essential safety tech.

The 2019 Nissan Altima is a sharper sedan now, made better with great active safety features and a newly available turbo-4.

TCC Likes

Good looks
Excellent performance from turbo engines
Thrifty hybrid

Better exterior looks
Quieter interior in most trims
Great active safety features

TCC Dislikes

Active safety gear costs too much
Hardly engaging to drive
Dull interior

SR trim levels get noisy tires
Some hard plastics to be found
Will sedan buyers opt for all-wheel drive?

Fuel Economy

City

29 mpg

28 mpg

Highway

36 mpg

39 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Midsize Cars

Mid-Size Cars

Number of Passenger Doors

Interior Dimensions

Second Hip Room (in)

53.4

52.1

Front Shoulder Room (in)

58.5

58.2

Second Head Room (in)

37.5

36.9

Second Shoulder Room (in)

57.1

Front Leg Room (in)

41.5

44.1

Passenger Volume (ft³)

102.9

Front Hip Room (in)

54.1

Second Leg Room (in)

38.1

35.1

Front Head Room (in)

39.1

39.2

Passenger Capacity

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Front (in)

62.6

63.6

Min Ground Clearance (in)

4.9

Length, Overall (in)

194.2

192.9

Height, Overall (in)

57.3

56.7

Track Width, Rear (in)

62.5

63.6

Wheelbase (in)

111.4

111.2

Liftover Height (in)

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

73.0

72.9

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

15.7

Brakes

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.3 x - TBD -

Brake Type

Pwr

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.8 x - TBD -

11.7

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

15.8

16.2

Steering

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

37.0

Steering Type

Electric Rack & Pinion

Rack-Pinion

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

Tires

Rear Tire Order Code

R83

Front Tire Size

P205/65R16

P215/60TR16

Spare Tire Size

T125/80R16

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

R83

Spare Tire Order Code

ZAM

Rear Tire Size

P205/65R16

P215/60TR16

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3126

3212

Wheels

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

16 x 7.5

16 X 7

Spare Wheel Size (in)

16 x - TBD -

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Steel

Rear Wheel Size (in)

16 x 7.5

16 X 7

Front Wheel Material

Steel

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

- TBD -

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

- TBD -

550

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

- TBD -

110

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

184 @ 2500-3000

178 @ 3600

Engine Order Code

LFV

Displacement

1.5L/91

2.5 L/152

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

160 @ 5700

182 @ 6000

Engine Type

Turbocharged Gas I4

Regular Unleaded I-4

Fuel System

Direct Injection

Gasoline Direct Injection

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

Transmission

First Gear Ratio (:1)

2.63 - 0.38

Clutch Size (in)

N/A

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

Trans Type

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

1.96

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

Trans Order Code

MRG

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

5.10

4.83

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic

CVT w/OD

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

Summary

Body Style

Sedan

Vehicle Name

Chevrolet Malibu

Nissan Altima

Suspension

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Rear

Four-Link

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)

Suspension Type - Front

MacPherson Strut

Strut

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Emissions

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

5.5

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

2019 Chevrolet Malibu

2019 Malibu arriving; 2018s sold out
$2,000 factory rebate for all buyers
Lease from $299 for 36 months
Get $750 bonus with GM financing

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2019 Nissan Altima

Redesigned 2019 Altima features a new platform
Rebates: $1,500 rebate or $2,000 finance bonus
Lease: From $239 per month for 36 months
Finance: From 0% APR for 36 months + $2,000

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