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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Nissan LEAF Price Comparison (MSRP)

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Nissan LEAF Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $22,020

Chevrolet Malibu LT   
Difference: $6,845

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,824

Chevrolet Malibu LT   
Difference: $6,478

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820122012
ModelMalibuMalibuLEAFLEAF
TrimLTLTZSVSL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $21,185 $27,095 $35,200 $37,250
Base Invoice $20,020 $25,605 $33,707 $35,668
Premium Mat Package 185      
Floor mats     170 170
Cargo net     20 20
Door sill trim plates     125 125
Premium Mat Package 154      
Floor mats     131 131
Cargo net     15 15
Door sill trim plates     99 99
Options (change) 185 0 315 315
Options (change) 154 0 245 245
Destination 650 650 850 850
Gas Tax 0 0 -7,500 -7,500
Total Price $22,020 $27,745 $28,865 $30,915
Total Invoice $20,824 $26,255 $27,302 $29,263

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Nissan LEAF

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,220
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,995
Model Year2008200820122012
ModelMalibuMalibuLEAFLEAF
TrimLTLTZSVSL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine169hp I4252hp V6107hp E107hp E
TransmissionA4T6A1A1
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6210, 8?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-18205/55-16205/55-16
Total Price$22,020$27,745$28,865$30,915
Adjustments for Features0-3,605-2,625-4,250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,020$24,140$26,240$26,665
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,120$0$425
Total Invoice$20,824$26,255$27,302$29,263
Adjustments for Features0-3,411-2,483-4,023
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,824$22,844$24,819$25,240
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,020$0$421

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Nissan LEAF

Model Year2008200820122012
ModelMalibuMalibuLEAFLEAF
TrimLTLTZSVSL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100  
1-speed automatic  $800$800
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100$100
Photovoltaic solar panel   $250
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote app  $25$25
Remote start $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
Rearview camera   $200
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Rear wiper  $175$175
Engine / Motor 
24 kWh battery pack  $0$0
DC quick-charging capability   $750
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Laminated front side windows$200$200  
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
CD changer, in-dash $325  
CD player$125 $125$125
Navigation system  $600$600
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
USB port  $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75  
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
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
LED headlights  $1000$1000
Tachometer$75$75  
Trip computer  $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Visor mirror, driver$10 $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger$10 $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75  
Heated front seats $200$200$200
Heated second row seats  $200$200
Leather seating surfaces $900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100  
Power recliner, driver seat $100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350  
Alloy-look steel wheels$100   
Machined alloy wheels  $350$350
Performance steering system (optional) $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100  
Total Value of Features$2,495$6,100$5,120$6,745
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,605$2,625$4,250
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,411-2,483-4,023

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Nissan LEAF

Model Year20082012
ModelMalibuLEAF
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.3 in106.3 in
Length191.8 in175.0 in
Width70.3 in69.7 in
Height57.1 in61.0 in
Curb Weight3,451 lb.3,367 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.0.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in41.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in51.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in52.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.1 in50.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in31.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.1 ft314.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.10.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LT

Premium Mat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested80100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Nissan LEAF SV

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Nissan LEAF SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

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