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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: $32,120

Chevrolet Malibu Limited LTZ   
Difference: $4,330

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,303

Chevrolet Malibu Limited LTZ   
Difference: $2,832

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620082008
ModelMalibu LimitedMaximaMaxima
TrimLTZSESL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,420 $28,630 $30,880
Base Invoice $26,857 $26,229 $28,286
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,850    
Rear spoiler 400   370
Navigation system 495 1,800 1,800
Cargo mat 80    
Sensory Package   2,550  
Floor mats   175 175
Stability control   600 600
Platinum Edition Package   1,100 1,100
Sunroof   900 900
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,684    
Rear spoiler 364   291
Navigation system 450 1,561 1,561
Cargo mat 73    
Sensory Package   2,213  
Floor mats   131 131
Stability control   520 520
Platinum Edition Package   1,006 1,006
Sunroof   780 780
Options (change) 2,825 7,125 4,945
Options (change) 2,571 6,211 4,289
Destination 875 695 695
Total Price $32,120 $36,450 $36,520
Total Invoice $30,303 $33,135 $33,270

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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: $4,505
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,000
Model Year201620082008
ModelMalibu LimitedMaximaMaxima
TrimLTZSESL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine202hp I4255hp V6255hp V6
TransmissionT6CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/34 MPG19/25 MPG19/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9320, 8320, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16245/45-18225/55-17
Total Price$32,120$36,450$36,520
Adjustments for Features-275-1000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,845$36,350$36,520
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$170
Total Invoice$30,303$33,135$33,270
Adjustments for Features-259-910
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,044$33,044$33,270
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$226

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Limited vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year201620082008
ModelMalibu LimitedMaximaMaxima
TrimLTZSESL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app$25  
Remote start$150  
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rear side airbags$300  
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor$50  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100$100
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Laminated front side windows$200  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0  
App support$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
Siri Eyes Free support$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
USB port$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Compass$0  
Cornering lights $50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 
Memory system, driver seat $200$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 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$4,115$3,940$3,840
Value of Feature Adjustments$275$100$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-259-910

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Limited vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20162008
ModelMalibu LimitedMaxima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.8 in111.2 in
Length191.5 in193.5 in
Width73.0 in71.7 in
Height57.6 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,393 lb.3,579 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in53.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in43.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.3 in54.8 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume16.3 ft315.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Limited LTZ

Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200No
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested102561%
Total Not Requested65039%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Full-size spare tire75No
Total Requested40084%
Total Not Requested7516%
Sensory Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Compass0No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 320W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested157574%
Total Not Requested55026%
Platinum Edition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested17511%
Total Not Requested135089%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Full-size spare tire75No
Total Requested40084%
Total Not Requested7516%
Platinum Edition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested17511%
Total Not Requested135089%

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