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

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Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Nissan Maxima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,380

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $15,900

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,955

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $14,690

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820182018
ModelMalibu ClassicMaximaMaxima
TrimLTSLPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,320 $37,690 $40,940
Base Invoice $19,304 $35,182 $38,212
Luxury and Convenience Package 595    
Front Seating Package 450    
Remote start 190    
Satellite radio 200    
Rear spoiler 175 405 405
Sunroof 800    
Floor mats   300 300
Luxury and Convenience Package 494    
Front Seating Package 374    
Remote start 158    
Satellite radio 166    
Rear spoiler 145 344 344
Sunroof 664    
Floor mats   234 234
Options (change) 2,410 705 705
Options (change) 2,001 578 578
Destination 650 885 885
Total Price $23,380 $39,280 $42,530
Total Invoice $21,955 $36,645 $39,675

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Nissan Maxima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,755
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,091
Model Year200820182018
ModelMalibu ClassicMaximaMaxima
TrimLTSLPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine219hp V6300hp V6300hp V6
TransmissionT4CVT-7CVT-7
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/28 MPG21/30 MPG21/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 11?, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16245/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$23,380$39,280$42,530
Adjustments for Features0-8,145-10,645
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,380$31,135$31,885
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$750
Total Invoice$21,955$36,645$39,675
Adjustments for Features0-7,599-9,930
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,955$29,046$29,745
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$699

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year200820182018
ModelMalibu ClassicMaximaMaxima
TrimLTSLPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900  
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0$0
Adaptive cruise control $600$600
Cruise control$150  
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app  $25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Sunshade, rear, power  $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras  $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Brake assist $50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150
Front side airbags $350$350
Moving object detection, front  $25
Moving object detection, rear  $25
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Predictive forward collision warning $250$250
Rearview camera $200 
Rollover sensor $50$50
Stability control $400$400
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40
Cargo net $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Interior air filter $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
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
Rear seat USB outlets (optional) $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information $25$25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Compass$0  
Heated mirrors $25$25
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Alloy-look steel wheels$100  
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Total Value of Features$2,500$10,645$13,145
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$8,145$10,645
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,599-9,930

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20082018
ModelMalibu ClassicMaxima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in109.3 in
Length188.3 in192.8 in
Width69.9 in73.2 in
Height57.5 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,297 lb.3,471 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.3 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in54.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in45.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in53.5 in
Row 2 Legroom38.5 in34.2 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft314.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT

Luxury and Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Compass0No
Alloy-look steel wheels100No
Total Requested31576%
Total Not Requested10024%
Front Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo net40No
Cargo mat40No
First-aid kit15No
Total Requested7544%
Total Not Requested9556%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima Platinum

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo net40No
Cargo mat40No
First-aid kit15No
Total Requested7544%
Total Not Requested9556%

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