2006 Nissan Altima vs. 2006 Chevrolet Malibu
In comparing the 2006 Nissan Altima's and the 2006 Chevrolet Malibu's specifications and ratings, the 2006 Nissan Altima has the advantage in the areas of reliability, overall quality score and base engine power. The 2006 Chevrolet Malibu has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for used cars, and resale value. The 2006 Nissan Altima and 2006 Chevrolet Malibu have the same fuel efficiency. Based on this comparison of the 2006 Nissan Altima's and the 2006 Chevrolet Malibu's specifications and ratings, the 2006 Nissan Altima is a better car than the 2006 Chevrolet Malibu.
2006 Nissan Altima vs. 2006 Chevrolet Malibu Pricing
A used 2006 Nissan Altima ranges from $2,819 to $8,995 while a used 2006 Chevrolet Malibu is priced between $2,500 to $8,781.
2006 Nissan Altima vs. 2006 Chevrolet Malibu Resale/Retained Value
Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the 2006 Nissan Altima loses 48.9 percent of its value and the 2006 Chevrolet Malibu loses 45.2 percent of its value. This means the 2006 Chevrolet Malibu retains 3.7 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the 2006 Nissan Altima.
2006 Nissan Altima vs. 2006 Chevrolet Malibu Quality Rating
The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Nissan Altima is 8.3 out of 10 while the Chevrolet Malibu's quality rating is 8.0 out of 10. This results in the Nissan Altima being ranked 7 out of 13 Best Midsize Cars and the Chevrolet Malibu being ranked 11 out of 13.
2006 Nissan Altima vs. 2006 Chevrolet Malibu Reliability Rating
iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Nissan Altima is 8.2 out of 10. For the Chevrolet Malibu the reliability rating is 8.2 out of 10. This gives the Nissan Altima a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Chevrolet Malibu.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison
For engine performance, the 2006 Nissan Altima’s base engine makes 175 horsepower, and the 2006 Chevrolet Malibu base engine makes 144 horsepower. Both the Altima and the Malibu are rated to deliver an average of 24 miles per gallon, with highway ranges of 580 and 464 miles respectively. Both models use gasoline.
Passenger Space Comparison
The 2006 Nissan Altima and 2006 Chevrolet Malibu are comparable in regards to rear head room.
Safety Ratings Comparison
When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, the 2006 Nissan Altima has higher safety ratings than the 2006 Chevrolet Malibu, with an average rating of 5 out of 5 Stars compared to 4.18 out of 5 Stars.
Pricing
New Asking Price:
-
Used Asking Price:
2819 - 8995
5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):
0.488815
Pricing
New Asking Price:
-
Used Asking Price:
2500 - 8781
5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):
0.45187
Nissan Altima Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.304271 / 10
Reliability:
8.212815 / 10
Retained Value:
6.7 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
Chevrolet Malibu Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.954629 / 10
Reliability:
8.203888 / 10
Retained Value:
7.3 / 10
Safety:
8.4 / 10
Nissan Altima Rankings
Ranking
2 out of / 13Ranking
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13 out of / 13Chevrolet Malibu Rankings
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6 out of / 13Ranking
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13 out of / 13Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
2006 Nissan Altima Trim Levels
2.5, 2.5 S, 2.5 SL, 3.5 SE, 3.5 SE-R, 3.5 SL
2006 Chevrolet Malibu Trim Levels
LS, LS Fleet, LT, LTZ, SS
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
3 years / 36000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
4.18 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specifications
Horsepower:
175 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque:
180 foot-lbs @ 4000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.058 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specifications
Horsepower:
144 hp @ 5600 rpm
Torque:
155 foot-lbs @ 4000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.044 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2.5 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
21 / 29 / 24
Range (city/hwy):
420 / 580 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2.2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
21 / 29 / 24
Range (city/hwy):
336 / 464 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Standard/Optional Features
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Keyless Entry:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple Car Play:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Keyless Ignition:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple Car Play:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Equipment
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Equipment
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
40.8 inches
Front Leg Room:
43.9 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
56.3 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.6 inches
Rear Leg Room:
36.4 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
56 inches
Cargo Space:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.9 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.9 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
56.7 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.6 inches
Rear Leg Room:
38.5 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
56.1 inches
Cargo Space:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3001 lbs
Width:
70.4 inches
Height:
57.9 inches
Length:
192.3 inches
Wheelbase:
110.2 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3297 lbs
Width:
69.9 inches
Height:
57.5 inches
Length:
188.3 inches
Wheelbase:
106.3 inches
Ground Clearance:
6.1 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
16.0 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
P215/60R16
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
15.0 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
P205/65R15