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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: $23,735

Chevrolet Malibu LT   
Difference: $2,395

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,586

Chevrolet Malibu LT   
Difference: $2,158

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011201120112011
ModelMalibuMalibuMalibuLEAFLEAF
TrimLT2LTLTZSVSL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $22,975 $25,385 $27,165 $32,780 $33,720
Base Invoice $21,826 $24,115 $25,806 $31,394 $32,293
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 0
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 0
Destination 760 760 760 850 850
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -7,500 -7,500
Total Price $23,735 $26,145 $27,925 $26,130 $27,070
Total Invoice $22,586 $24,875 $26,566 $24,744 $25,643

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Nissan LEAF

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $895
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $738
Model Year20112011201120112011
ModelMalibuMalibuMalibuLEAFLEAF
TrimLT2LTLTZSVSL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine169hp I4169hp I4169hp I4107hp E107hp E
TransmissionT6T6T6A1A1
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 8?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/55-17225/50-18205/55-16205/55-16
Total Price$23,735$26,145$27,925$26,130$27,070
Adjustments for Features0-1,730-2,970-1,500-2,375
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,735$24,415$24,955$24,630$24,695
Cost Above Minimum$0$680$1,220$0$65
Total Invoice$22,586$24,875$26,566$24,744$25,643
Adjustments for Features0-1,646-2,825-1,420-2,250
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,586$23,229$23,741$23,324$23,393
Cost Above Minimum$0$643$1,155$0$69

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Nissan LEAF

Model Year20112011201120112011
ModelMalibuMalibuMalibuLEAFLEAF
TrimLT2LTLTZSVSL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100  
1-speed automatic   $800$800
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100  
Photovoltaic solar panel    $250
Proximity key   $250$250
Remote app   $25$25
Remote start $150$150  
Sunshade, rear  $125  
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250  
Universal garage door opener    $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0
Rearview camera    $200
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover    $75
Cargo mat  $40  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200$200
Rear wiper   $175$175
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25  
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200  
Rear spoiler   $200$200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100$100
Navigation system   $600$600
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225  
USB port  $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio   $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150$150
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 $125
Compass $0$0  
Detailed driving style feedback   $100$100
Digital instruments   $0$0
Fog lights  $125 $125
Heated mirrors  $25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150  
LED headlights   $1000$1000
Tachometer$75$75$75  
Trip computer   $150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger$10  $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75$75  
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100  
Floor mats$75$75$75  
Heated front seats $200$200  
Leather seating surfaces  $900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat  $100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100  
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces $450   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350  
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600   
Machined alloy wheels   $350$350
Total Value of Features$2,970$4,700$5,940$4,470$5,345
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,730$2,970$1,500$2,375
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,646-2,825-1,420-2,250

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Nissan LEAF

Model Year20112011
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 Weight3,416 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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