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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Nissan LEAF Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Nissan LEAF Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,215

Chevrolet Malibu Maxx SS   
Difference: $4,525

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,904

Chevrolet Malibu Maxx SS   
Difference: $4,299

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620122012
ModelMalibuMalibuLEAFLEAF
TrimMaxx LTZMaxx SSSVSL
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $23,465 $23,265 $35,200 $37,250
Base Invoice $22,175 $21,986 $33,707 $35,668
Satellite radio 325 325    
Cargo net     20 20
Floor mats     170 170
Satellite radio 270 293    
Cargo net     15 15
Floor mats     131 131
Options (change) 325 325 190 190
Options (change) 270 293 146 146
Destination 625 625 850 850
Gas Tax 0 0 -7,500 -7,500
Total Price $24,415 $24,215 $28,740 $30,790
Total Invoice $23,070 $22,904 $27,203 $29,164

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Nissan LEAF

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Maxx LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,615
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,405
Model Year2006200620122012
ModelMalibuMalibuLEAFLEAF
TrimMaxx LTZMaxx SSSVSL
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine201hp V6240hp V6107hp E107hp E
TransmissionT4T4A1A1
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-18205/55-16205/55-16
Total Price$24,415$24,215$28,740$30,790
Adjustments for Features-1,2900-1,000-2,625
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,125$24,215$27,740$28,165
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,090$0$425
Total Invoice$23,070$22,904$27,203$29,164
Adjustments for Features-1,2190-947-2,486
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,851$22,904$26,256$26,678
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,053$0$422

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Nissan LEAF

Model Year2006200620122012
ModelMalibuMalibuLEAFLEAF
TrimMaxx LTZMaxx SSSVSL
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900$900  
1-speed automatic  $800$800
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100$100
Photovoltaic solar panel   $250
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125  
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote app  $25$25
Remote start$150$150  
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Universal garage door opener$100  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Brake assist  $50$50
Rearview camera   $200
Stability control  $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor  $75$75
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75
Cargo mat  $40$40
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable$100$100  
Engine / Motor 
24 kWh battery pack  $0$0
DC quick-charging capability   $750
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0  
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25  
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300  
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Navigation system  $600$600
Rear seat audio controls$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200   
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 $150$150
Automatic headlights$125$125 $125
Compass$0   
Detailed driving style feedback  $100$100
Digital instruments  $0$0
Fog lights$125$125 $125
Heated mirrors$25 $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50   
LED headlights  $1000$1000
Tachometer$75$75  
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75  
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Folding passenger seat$150   
Heated front seats$200 $200$200
Heated second row seats  $200$200
Leather seating surfaces$900   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Partial leather seating sufaces $450  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Machined alloy wheels  $350$350
Performance steering system (optional) $0  
Polished alloy wheels$350$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Total Value of Features$5,200$3,910$4,910$6,535
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,290$0$1,000$2,625
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,2190-947-2,486

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Nissan LEAF

Model Year20062012
ModelMalibuLEAF
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.3 in106.3 in
Length187.8 in175.0 in
Width69.8 in69.7 in
Height58.1 in61.0 in
Curb Weight3,459 lb.3,367 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.3 gal.0.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in41.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.5 in51.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.5 in52.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in50.0 in
Row 2 Legroom41.0 in31.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
22.8 ft314.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
41.0 ft30.0 ft3

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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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