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Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Nissan LEAF Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Nissan LEAF Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $22,390

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $3,675

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,133

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $3,172

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820182018
ModelMalibu ClassicLEAFLEAF
TrimLTSVSL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $20,320 $32,490 $36,200
Base Invoice $19,304 $30,776 $34,285
Front Seating Package 450    
Luxury and Convenience Package 595    
Rear spoiler 175    
Satellite radio 200    
Floor mats   190 190
Front Seating Package 374    
Luxury and Convenience Package 494    
Rear spoiler 145    
Satellite radio 166    
Floor mats   144 144
Options (change) 1,420 190 190
Options (change) 1,179 144 144
Destination 650 885 885
Gas Tax 0 -7,500 -7,500
Total Price $22,390 $26,065 $29,775
Total Invoice $21,133 $24,305 $27,814

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Nissan LEAF

Lowest Adjusted Price: Nissan LEAF SL
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Nissan LEAF SV
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $450
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $660
Model Year200820182018
ModelMalibu ClassicLEAFLEAF
TrimLTSVSL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine219hp V6147hp E147hp E
TransmissionT4A1A1
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/28 MPG125/100 MPG125/100 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/50-17215/50-17
Total Price$22,390$26,065$29,775
Adjustments for Features0-4,110-7,835
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,390$21,955$21,940
Cost Above Minimum$0$15$0
Total Invoice$21,133$24,305$27,814
Adjustments for Features0-3,832-7,319
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,133$20,473$20,495
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$22

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Nissan LEAF

Model Year200820182018
ModelMalibu ClassicLEAFLEAF
TrimLTSVSL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900  
1-speed automatic $800$800
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600$600
Cruise control$150  
Heated steering wheel  $100
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app $25$25
Remote climate control $25$25
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras  $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Blind spot warning system  $200
Brake assist $50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150
Forward collision warning $200$200
Front side airbags $350$350
Rearview camera $200 
Stability control $400$400
Temporary spare tire$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Cargo mat $40$40
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Heat pump  $250
Rear wiper $175$175
Engine / Motor 
40 kWh battery pack $0$0
6.6 kW onboard charger $500$500
DC quick-charging capability $750$750
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
HD radio $50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Navigation system $600$600
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 $150
Compass$0  
Detailed driving style feedback $100$100
Digital instruments $0$0
Heated mirrors  $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Tachometer$75  
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75  
Heated front seats$200 $200
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Alloy-look steel wheels$100  
Total Value of Features$2,575$6,685$10,410
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,110$7,835
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,832-7,319

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Nissan LEAF

Model Year20082018
ModelMalibu ClassicLEAF
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.3 in106.3 in
Length188.3 in176.4 in
Width69.9 in70.5 in
Height57.5 in61.4 in
Curb Weight3,297 lb.3,433 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.3 gal.0.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in41.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in54.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in51.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in52.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in50.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.5 in33.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.4 ft323.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.430.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT

Front Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury and Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Compass0No
Alloy-look steel wheels100No
Total Requested27566%
Total Not Requested14034%

Option Package Details
Nissan LEAF SV

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Nissan LEAF SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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