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

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Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Nissan Z Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $22,390

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $12,190

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,133

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $11,891

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Model Year2008201820182018
ModelMalibu ClassicZZZ
TrimLTSportTouringNISMO Tech
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $20,320 $33,570 $38,190 $45,690
Base Invoice $19,304 $32,043 $36,047 $43,594
Luxury and Convenience Package 595      
Front Seating Package 450      
Rear spoiler 175      
Satellite radio 200      
Floor mats   125 125 125
Aerodynamics Package     670  
Luxury and Convenience Package 494      
Front Seating Package 374      
Rear spoiler 145      
Satellite radio 166      
Floor mats   96 96 96
Aerodynamics Package     514  
Options (change) 1,420 125 795 125
Options (change) 1,179 96 610 96
Destination 650 885 885 885
Total Price $22,390 $34,580 $39,870 $46,700
Total Invoice $21,133 $33,024 $37,542 $44,575

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Nissan Z

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,850
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,566
Model Year2008201820182018
ModelMalibu ClassicZZZ
TrimLTSportTouringNISMO Tech
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine219hp V6332hp V6332hp V6350hp V6
TransmissionT4M6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6240, 8240, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16245/40-19225/50-18245/40-19
Total Price$22,390$34,580$39,870$46,700
Adjustments for Features0-340-3,055-2,930
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,390$34,240$36,815$43,770
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,575$9,530
Total Invoice$21,133$33,024$37,542$44,575
Adjustments for Features0-325-2,877-2,797
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,133$32,699$34,665$41,778
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,966$9,079

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Nissan Z

Model Year2008201820182018
ModelMalibu ClassicZZZ
TrimLTSportTouringNISMO Tech
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900   
6-speed manual $150$150$150
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction  $0$0
Electronic engine sound enhancement  $0$0
Power rear side windows$200   
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Universal garage door opener  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Brake assist $50$50$50
Front side airbags $350$350$350
Rearview camera  $200$200
Stability control $400$400$400
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Interior air filter $0$0$0
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300 $300
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside moldings$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Front splitter spoiler   $200
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0 $0
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 
Tall rear wing-type spoiler   $500
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
Media drive  $15$15
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Navigation system  $600$600
Satellite radio$200 $200$200
SD Card slot  $25$25
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
USB port $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 $150$150
Compass$0   
Fog lights$125   
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300   
Heated front seats$200 $200 
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 $50 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Metal pedals $75$75$75
No leather in second row  $-300$-300
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 $100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power recliner, driver seat  $100 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100   
Synthetic suede door panel trim  $250 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350
Alloy-look steel wheels$100   
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching $50 $50
Total Value of Features$3,050$3,390$6,105$5,980
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$340$3,055$2,930
Value of Feature Adjustments0-325-2,877-2,797

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Nissan Z

Model Year20082018
ModelMalibu ClassicZ
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.3 in100.4 in
Length188.3 in167.2 in
Width69.9 in72.8 in
Height57.5 in51.9 in
Curb Weight3,298 lb.3,275 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.3 gal.19.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in54.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in42.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.5 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft36.9 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 lights125No
Compass0No
Alloy-look steel wheels100No
Total Requested19046%
Total Not Requested22554%
Front Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%

Option Package Details
Nissan Z Touring

Aerodynamics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%

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