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2018 Chevrolet Malibu
MSRP $22,195 - $32,495
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2018 Nissan Altima
MSRP $26,298 - $32,498
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Mechanical
Engine
Gas/Electric I4 Turbocharged Gas I4
Regular Unleaded I-4
Displacement
1.8L/110 1.5L/91 2.0L/122
2.5 L/152
Fuel System
Direct Injection
Sequential MPI
Horsepower
124 hp @ 5000 rpm 160 hp @ 5700 rpm 250 hp @ 5300 rpm
179 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque
129 ft-lb @ 4750 rpm 184 ft-lb @ 2500-3000 rpm 260 ft-lb @ 2000-5000 rpm
177 ft-lb @ 4000 rpm
Steering
N/A
Power Steering
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Front-Wheel Drive
Transmission
Transmission, two-motor drive unit, automatic Transmission, 6-speed automatic Transmission, 9-speed automatic
Continuously Variable Xtronic
Fuel
Fuel
Hybrid Gasoline
Gasoline
Fuel Consumption: City
4.8 - 10.5 L/100 km
8.7 L/100 km
Fuel Consumption: Highway
5.5 - 7.4 L/100 km
6.3 L/100 km
Fuel Consumption: City/HWY Combined
4.8 - 10.5 L/100 km
6.3 - 8.7 L/100 km
Fuel Capacity
49.0 - 60.0 L
68.1 L
Safety
Driver Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Passenger Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Side Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Side Air Bag
Standard
Not Available
Front Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Knee Air Bag
Standard
Not Available
Seatbelt Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Brake
4 Wheel Disc
4 Wheel Disc
Brake ABS System
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Rollover Protection Bars
Not Available
Not Available
Child Safety Locks
Standard
Standard
Emergency Trunk Release
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Restriction Features
Standard
Standard
Driver Assistance
Back-Up Camera
Standard
Standard
360 Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Blind Spot Monitor
Standard
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Not Available
Lane Keeping Assist
Standard
Not Available
Cross-Traffic Alert
Standard
Standard
Rear Parking Aid
Standard
Not Available
Automatic Parking
Standard
Not Available
Tire Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Heads-Up Display
Not Available
Not Available
Lighting
Daytime Running Lights
Not Available
Standard
Automatic Headlights
Standard
Standard
HID headlights
Not Available
Not Available
Headlights-Auto-Leveling
Not Available
Not Available
Night Vision
Not Available
Not Available
Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors
Standard
Standard
Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror
Standard
Standard
Infotainment
AM/FM Stereo
Standard
Standard
HD Radio
Not Available
Not Available
Satellite Radio
Standard
Standard
CD Player
Optional
Standard
MP3 Player
Standard
Standard
Auxiliary Audio Input
Standard
Standard
Hard Disk Drive Media Storage
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Seat Audio Controls
Not Available
Not Available
Steering Wheel-Audio Controls
Standard
Standard
Navigation System
Standard
Standard
Connectivity
Smart Device Integration
Standard
Standard
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Standard
Android Auto
Standard
Standard
WiFi Hotspot
Standard
Not Available
Bluetooth Connection
Standard
Standard
Power Outlet
Standard
Not Available
Wireless Charging
Standard
Not Available
Comfort
Air Conditioning
Standard
Standard
Climate Control
Standard
Standard
Multi-Zone Air Conditioning
Standard
Standard
Rear Air Conditioning
Not Available
Not Available
Heated Front Seat(s)
Standard
Standard
Heated Rear Seat(s)
Not Available
Not Available
Cooled Front Seat(s)
Standard
Not Available
Cooled Rear Seat(s)
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Adjustable Lumbar
Standard
Standard
Passenger Adjustable Lumbar
Standard
Not Available
Seat-Massage
Not Available
Not Available
Heated Steering Wheel
Standard
Standard
Convenience
Power Windows
Standard
Standard
Power Door Locks
Standard
Standard
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Keyless Start
Standard
Standard
Power Driver Seat
Standard
Standard
Power Passenger Seat
Standard
Standard
Seat Memory
Standard
Not Available
Power Mirror(s)
Standard
Standard
Heated Mirrors
Standard
Standard
Mirror Memory
Standard
Not Available
Power Folding Mirrors
Not Available
Not Available
Power Liftgate
Not Available
Not Available
Hands-Free Liftgate
Not Available
Not Available
Remote Trunk Release
Not Available
Standard
Remote Engine Start
Standard
Standard
Variable Speed Intermittent Wipers
Not Available
Standard
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Not Available
Universal Garage Door Opener
Standard
Standard
Interior
Passenger Capacity
5
5
Front Head Room
993 mm
993 - 1,016 mm
Front Leg Room
1,067 mm
1,143 mm
Front Shoulder Room
1,486 mm
1,433 mm
Rear Head Room
953 mm
942 mm
Rear Leg Room
968 mm
917 mm
Rear Shoulder Room
1,450 mm
1,433 mm
Trunk Volume
328 - 447 L
436 L
Front Reading Lamps
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Reading Lamps
Not Available
Not Available
Exterior
Wheelbase
2,830 mm
2,776 mm
Length, Overall
4,923 mm
4,874 mm
Width, Max w/o mirrors
1,854 mm
1,829 mm
Height, Overall
1,463 mm
1,468 mm
Min Ground Clearance
N/A
137 mm
Base Curb Weight
1,400 - 1,568 kg
1,457 - 1,476 kg
Front Tire Size
P225/55R17 P205/65R16 245/45R18 245/40R19
P215/60TR16 P215/55VR17
Rear Tire Size
P225/55R17 P205/65R16 245/45R18 245/40R19
P215/60TR16 P215/55VR17
Sun/Moon Roof
Standard
Standard
Luggage Rack
Not Available
Not Available
Security
Security System
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobilizer
Not Available
Standard
Wheels-Locks
Standard
Not Available
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