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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: $30,580

Nissan LEAF SL   
Difference: $3,525

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,508

Nissan LEAF SL   
Difference: $4,154

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018
ModelMalibuLEAF
TrimPremierSL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $30,975 $36,200
Base Invoice $29,736 $34,285
Driver Confidence Package 1,195  
Driver Confidence Package II 995  
Cargo net 65 25
Floor mats   190
Technology Package   650
Door sill trim plates   130
Driver Confidence Package 1,087  
Driver Confidence Package II 905  
Cargo net 59 18
Floor mats   144
Technology Package   570
Door sill trim plates   106
Options (change) 2,255 995
Options (change) 2,051 838
Destination 875 885
Gas Tax 0 -7,500
Total Price $34,105 $30,580
Total Invoice $32,662 $28,508

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Nissan LEAF

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan LEAF SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,865
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,522
Model Year20182018
ModelMalibuLEAF
TrimPremierSL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine250hp I4147hp E
TransmissionT9A1
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18215/50-17
Total Price$34,105$30,580
Adjustments for Features-6600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,445$30,580
Total Invoice$32,662$28,508
Adjustments for Features-6320
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,030$28,508

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Nissan LEAF

Model Year20182018
ModelMalibuLEAF
TrimPremierSL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400 
1-speed automatic $800
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Remote climate control $25
Remote start$150 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras $500
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot collision prevention $150
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Following distance indicator$25 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane keeping assist $400
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heat pump $250
Interior air filter$0 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear wiper $175
Engine / Motor 
40 kWh battery pack $0
6.6 kW onboard charger $500
DC quick-charging capability $750
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player $50
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Wireless charging station$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Detailed driving style feedback $100
Digital instruments $0
Fog lights $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Tachometer$75 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Total Value of Features$6,380$5,720
Value of Feature Adjustments$660$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6320

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

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Nissan LEAF

Model Year20182018
ModelMalibuLEAF
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase111.4 in106.3 in
Length193.8 in176.4 in
Width73.0 in70.5 in
Height57.7 in61.4 in
Curb Weight3,087 lb.3,434 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.0.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in41.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in54.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in51.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in52.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.4 in50.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in33.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		15.8 ft323.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		15.830.0 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Premier

Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested115065%
Total Not Requested62535%
Driver Confidence Package II
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Total Requested90064%
Total Not Requested50036%

Option Package Details
Nissan LEAF SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist400No
Total Requested115068%
Total Not Requested55032%

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