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

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Chevrolet Malibu Limited vs. Nissan Maxima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,715

Chevrolet Malibu Limited LTZ   
Difference: $5,735

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,844

Chevrolet Malibu Limited LTZ   
Difference: $5,032

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162016
ModelMalibu LimitedMaximaMaxima
TrimLTZSLPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,420 $36,990 $39,960
Base Invoice $26,857 $34,530 $37,298
Navigation system 495    
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,850    
Advanced Safety Package 595    
Rear spoiler 400 405 405
Cargo mat 80    
Floor mats   220 220
Navigation system 450    
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,684    
Advanced Safety Package 541    
Rear spoiler 364 344 344
Cargo mat 73    
Floor mats   167 167
Options (change) 3,420 625 625
Options (change) 3,112 511 511
Destination 875 835 835
Total Price $32,715 $38,450 $41,420
Total Invoice $30,844 $35,876 $38,644

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Limited vs. Nissan Maxima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Limited LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,670
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,038
Model Year201620162016
ModelMalibu LimitedMaximaMaxima
TrimLTZSLPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine202hp I4300hp V6300hp V6
TransmissionT6CVT-7CVT-7
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/34 MPG22/30 MPG22/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 11?, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16245/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$32,715$38,450$41,420
Adjustments for Features0-1,065-3,565
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,715$37,385$37,855
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$470
Total Invoice$30,844$35,876$38,644
Adjustments for Features0-994-3,326
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,844$34,882$35,318
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$436

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Limited vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year201620162016
ModelMalibu LimitedMaximaMaxima
TrimLTZSLPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
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 $25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Sunshade, rear, power  $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras  $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150
Forward collision warning$200  
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Lane departure warning$200  
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
Rear side airbags$300  
Rearview camera$200$200 
Vehicle health reports$0  
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150  
Exterior 
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0  
HD radio $50$50
Siri Eyes Free support$0  
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Voice control for external devices$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Compass$0  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Total Value of Features$4,600$5,665$8,165
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,065$3,565
Value of Feature Adjustments0-994-3,326

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Limited vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20162016
ModelMalibu LimitedMaxima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.8 in109.3 in
Length191.5 in192.8 in
Width73.0 in73.2 in
Height57.6 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,393 lb.3,471 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in54.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in45.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.3 in53.5 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in34.2 in
Cargo Volume16.3 ft314.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Limited LTZ

Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested122573%
Total Not Requested45027%
Advanced Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested155100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima Platinum

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested155100%
Total Not Requested00%

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