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Nissan Maxima vs. Chevrolet Malibu Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Maxima vs. Chevrolet Malibu Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,770

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $5,730

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,087

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $4,535

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018
ModelMaximaMalibu
TrimPlatinumPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $40,940 $30,975
Base Invoice $38,212 $29,736
Floor mats 300  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 375 395
Driver Confidence Package   1,195
Driver Confidence Package II   995
Sun and Wheels Package   2,270
Cargo net   65
Floor mats 234  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 291 359
Driver Confidence Package   1,087
Driver Confidence Package II   905
Sun and Wheels Package   2,066
Cargo net   59
Options (change) 675 4,920
Options (change) 525 4,476
Destination 885 875
Total Price $42,500 $36,770
Total Invoice $39,622 $35,087

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,420
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,246
Model Year20182018
ModelMaximaMalibu
TrimPlatinumPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V6250hp I4
TransmissionCVT-7T9
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG22/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 11?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/40-19
Total Price$42,500$36,770
Adjustments for Features-3100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,190$36,770
Total Invoice$39,622$35,087
Adjustments for Features-2890
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,333$35,087

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20182018
ModelMaximaMalibu
TrimPlatinumPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Active noise reduction$0 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Semi-automated parking system $500
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras$500 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Following distance indicator $25
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Moving object detection, front$25 
Moving object detection, rear$25 
Pedestrian detection $50
Predictive forward collision warning$250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rear side airbags $300
Rearview camera $200
Safety key $5
Temporary spare tire$150 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)$0 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Wireless charging station $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Compass $0
Fog lights$125 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Upgraded floor mats $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Total Value of Features$5,765$5,455
Value of Feature Adjustments$310$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2890

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20182018
ModelMaximaMalibu
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in111.4 in
Length192.8 in193.8 in
Width73.2 in73.0 in
Height56.5 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,471 lb.3,388 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.2 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom45.0 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.5 in53.4 in
Row 2 Legroom34.2 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume14.3 ft315.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Premier

Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested90051%
Total Not Requested87549%
Driver Confidence Package II
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Total Requested20014%
Total Not Requested120086%
Sun and Wheels Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
245/40R19 tires400No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested130076%
Total Not Requested40024%

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