2020 Chevrolet Malibu vs 2020 Honda Accord vs 2020 Nissan Altima

2020 Chevrolet Malibu

#11 in Mid-Size Cars

2020 Honda Accord

#1 in Mid-Size Cars

2020 Nissan Altima

#6 in Mid-Size Cars

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4-Door Sedan L

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Malibu 4-Door Sedan L	29	36	$22,117	$22,140
Malibu 4-Door Sedan LS w/1LS	29	36	$22,432	$23,270
Malibu 4-Door Sedan LT	29	36	$25,709	$26,670
Malibu 4-Door Sedan Premier	22	32	$32,168	$33,370
Malibu 4-Door Sedan RS	29	36	$23,396	$24,270

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EX Sedan

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Accord Hybrid EX Sedan	48	47	$27,137	$29,670
Accord Hybrid EX-L Sedan	48	47	$29,417	$32,170
Accord Hybrid Sedan	48	47	$23,671	$25,870
Accord Hybrid Touring Sedan	48	47	$32,399	$35,440
Accord Sedan EX 1.5T CVT	30	38	$25,677	$28,070
Accord Sedan EX-L 1.5T CVT	30	38	$27,957	$30,570
Accord Sedan EX-L 2.0T Automatic	23	34	$29,782	$32,570
Accord Sedan LX 1.5T CVT	30	38	$22,211	$24,270
Accord Sedan Sport 1.5T CVT	29	35	$24,683	$26,980
Accord Sedan Sport 1.5T Manual	26	35	$24,683	$26,980
Accord Sedan Sport 2.0T Automatic	22	32	$28,815	$31,510
Accord Sedan Sport 2.0T Manual	22	32	$28,815	$31,510
Accord Sedan Touring 2.0T Automatic	22	32	$33,275	$36,400

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2.0 Platinum Sedan

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Altima 2.0 Platinum Sedan	25	34	$32,769	$35,180
Altima 2.0 SR Sedan	25	34	$27,719	$29,750
Altima 2.5 Platinum AWD Sedan	25	35	$31,440	$33,750
Altima 2.5 Platinum Sedan	27	37	$30,184	$32,400
Altima 2.5 S AWD Sedan	26	36	$23,906	$25,650
Altima 2.5 S Sedan	28	39	$22,650	$24,300
Altima 2.5 SL AWD Sedan	26	36	$29,430	$31,590
Altima 2.5 SL Sedan	28	39	$28,175	$30,240
Altima 2.5 SR AWD Sedan	25	35	$25,395	$27,250
Altima 2.5 SR Sedan	27	37	$24,139	$25,900
Altima 2.5 SV AWD Sedan	26	36	$27,477	$29,490
Altima 2.5 SV Sedan	28	39	$26,222	$28,140

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Invoice Price

$22,117

$27,137

$32,769

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$22,140

$29,670

$35,180

Monthly Payment Estimate

$369 / month

$495 / month

$586 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

5.8

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6.7

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2020 Chevrolet Malibu is a handsome mid-size sedan that’s overshadowed by competitors in terms of standard features.

The 2020 Honda Accord is one of the best sedans available, a must-drive for any shopper.

The 2020 Nissan Altima is a handsome sedan with a great-looking price.

TCC Likes

Sharp styling
Good turbo performance
Great standard infotainment

Good value
Good looks
Good fuel economy

Good value in base versions
Sharper exterior
Standard safety features

TCC Dislikes

No more hybrid
Active safety gear still extra
Boring interior design

Base touchscreen lacking
19-inch wheels can spoil the ride
Some turbo lag

Interior is a little dull
Turbo-4 isn’t worth the cost
Just adequate power

Fuel Economy

City

29 mpg

48 mpg

25 mpg

Highway

36 mpg

47 mpg

34 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Midsize Cars

Mid-Size Cars

Number of Passenger Doors

Interior Dimensions

Second Shoulder Room (in)

57.1

Front Leg Room (in)

41.5

42.3

43.8

Passenger Capacity

Front Hip Room (in)

54.1

55.3

54.7

Second Leg Room (in)

38.1

40.4

35.2

Front Head Room (in)

39.1

37.5

Second Hip Room (in)

53.4

54.5

Front Shoulder Room (in)

58.5

58.3

58.2

Passenger Volume (ft³)

102.9

102.7

98.8

Second Head Room (in)

37.5

37.2

36.7

Exterior Dimensions

Height, Overall (in)

57.9

57.1

56.9

Track Width, Rear (in)

62.5

63.4

62.8

Wheelbase (in)

111.4

111.2

Liftover Height (in)

- TBD -

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

73.3

72.9

Track Width, Front (in)

62.6

62.8

Min Ground Clearance (in)

- TBD -

5.8

5.1

Length, Overall (in)

194.2

192.2

192.9

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

15.7

16.7

15.4

Brakes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.3 x - TBD -

11.1

11.5

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 -

11.5

11.7

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

15.8

12.8

16.2

Steering

Steering Type

Electric Rack & Pinion

Rack-Pinion

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

- TBD -

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

N/A

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

- TBD -

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

37.0

38.1

37.4

Tires

Spare Tire Size

T125/80R16

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

R83

Spare Tire Order Code

ZAM

Rear Tire Size

P205/65R16

P225/50VR17

P235/40VR19

Rear Tire Order Code

R83

Front Tire Size

P205/65R16

P225/50VR17

P235/40VR19

Trailering

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3126

3373

3438

Wheels

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

16 x 7.5

17 X 7.5

19 X 8

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

16 x 7.5

17 X 7.5

19 X 8

Spare Wheel Size (in)

16 x - TBD -

Compact

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

- TBD -

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

- TBD -

150

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

- TBD -

510

Engine

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

160 @ 5700

212 @ 6200

236 @ 5600

Engine Type

Turbocharged Gas I4

Gas/Electric I-4

Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4

Fuel System

Direct Injection

Sequential MPI

Port/Direct Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

184 @ 2500-3000

129 @ 3500

267 @ 4000

Engine Order Code

LFV

Displacement

1.5L/91

2.0 L/122

2.0 L/120

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

Transmission

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

- TBD -

8.40

1.80

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

Trans Order Code

MRG

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

5.10

3.42

5.25

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic

CVT w/OD

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

First Gear Ratio (:1)

- TBD -

2.45 - 2.45

Clutch Size (in)

N/A

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

Trans Type

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

Summary

Body Style

Sedan

Vehicle Name

Chevrolet Malibu

Honda Accord Hybrid

Nissan Altima

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)

N/A

Suspension Type - Front

MacPherson Strut

Strut

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

w/Coil Springs

Strut

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)

N/A

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Rear

Four-Link

Multi-Link

Emissions

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

5.5

3.8

6.1

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

2020 Chevrolet Malibu

2020 Malibu kept in good supply
Factory rebate steady at $2,750
Lease from $294 for 36 months with $0 down
APR offers still on hold

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2020 Honda Accord

2020 Accord is here
Get up to $500 off
Lease: From $249/mo.
Finance: From 1.9% APR

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2020 Nissan Altima

2020 Altima includes more standard features
Rebates: $2,250 cashback
Lease: From $239 per month for 36 months
Finance: From 0% APR for 36 months + $1,500

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