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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: $30,915

Nissan LEAF SL   
Difference: $2,945

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,263

Nissan LEAF SL   
Difference: $2,473

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152012
ModelMalibuLEAF
TrimLTZSL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $28,320 $37,250
Base Invoice $26,762 $35,668
Premium Package 1,000  
Advanced Safety Package 890  
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,850  
Navigation system 495  
Rear spoiler 400  
Cargo mat 80  
Floor mats   170
Cargo net   20
Door sill trim plates   125
Premium Package 880  
Advanced Safety Package 783  
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,628  
Navigation system 436  
Rear spoiler 352  
Cargo mat 70  
Floor mats   131
Cargo net   15
Door sill trim plates   99
Options (change) 4,715 315
Options (change) 4,149 245
Destination 825 850
Gas Tax 0 -7,500
Total Price $33,860 $30,915
Total Invoice $31,736 $29,263

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Nissan LEAF

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,410
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,609
Model Year20152012
ModelMalibuLEAF
TrimLTZSL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine196hp I4107hp E
TransmissionT6A1
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16205/55-16
Total Price$33,860$30,915
Adjustments for Features-4,3550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,505$30,915
Total Invoice$31,736$29,263
Adjustments for Features-4,0820
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,654$29,263

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Nissan LEAF

Model Year20152012
ModelMalibuLEAF
TrimLTZSL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
1-speed automatic $800
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Heated steering wheel $100
Photovoltaic solar panel $250
Remote start$150 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Forward collision warning$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure warning$200 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Interior air filter$0 
Rear wiper $175
Engine / Motor 
24 kWh battery pack $0
Automatic start / stop$150 
DC quick-charging capability $750
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
App support$0 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Detailed driving style feedback $100
Digital instruments $0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Tachometer$75 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Heated second row seats $200
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Total Value of Features$8,375$4,020
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,355$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,0820

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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Malibu vs. Nissan LEAF features.

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Nissan LEAF

Model Year20152012
ModelMalibuLEAF
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase107.8 in106.3 in
Length191.5 in175.0 in
Width73.0 in69.7 in
Height57.6 in61.0 in
Curb Weight3,394 lb.3,367 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.0.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in41.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in51.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in52.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.3 in50.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in31.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		16.3 ft314.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		16.30.0 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Malibu vs. Nissan LEAF specs.

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested75079%
Total Not Requested20021%
Advanced Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested700100%
Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested30018%
Total Not Requested137582%

Option Package Details
Nissan LEAF SL

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

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