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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: $26,130

Nissan LEAF SV   
Difference: $4,450

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2021202120112011
ModelMalibuMalibuLEAFLEAF
TrimLTPremierSVSL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $26,800 $33,500 $32,780 $33,720
Navigation system 495      
Leather Package 1,395      
Convenience and Technology Package 895      
Navigation system 450      
Leather Package 1,269      
Convenience and Technology Package 814      
Options (change) 2,785 0 0 0
Options (change) 2,533 0 0 0
Destination 995 995 850 850
Gas Tax 0 0 -7,500 -7,500
Total Price $30,580 $34,495 $26,130 $27,070

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Nissan LEAF

Lowest Adjusted Price: Nissan LEAF SV
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $990
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,880
Model Year2021202120112011
ModelMalibuMalibuLEAFLEAF
TrimLTPremierSVSL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine160hp I4250hp I4107hp E107hp E
TransmissionCVT-7T9A1A1
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17245/40-19205/55-16205/55-16
Total Price$30,580$34,495$26,130$27,070
Adjustments for Features-3,460-4,5500-875
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,120$29,945$26,130$26,195
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,825$0$65

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Nissan LEAF

Model Year2021202120112011
ModelMalibuMalibuLEAFLEAF
TrimLTPremierSVSL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100   
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400  
1-speed automatic  $800$800
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100  
Heated steering wheel $100  
Photovoltaic solar panel   $250
Remote start$150$150  
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Universal garage door opener   $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Rear side airbags$300$300  
Rearview camera$200$200 $200
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Safety key$5$5  
Temporary spare tire$150   
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75
Cargo mat $40  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125  
Interior air filter$0$0  
Rear air vents$100$100  
Rear wiper  $175$175
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150   
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25  
Laminated front side windows$200$200  
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0  
Android Auto support$100$100  
App support$0$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100  
CD player  $125$125
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50  
Wireless charging station$75$75  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125 $125
Compass$0$0  
Detailed driving style feedback  $100$100
Digital instruments  $0$0
Fog lights   $125
Heated mirrors$25$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
LED headlights  $1000$1000
Tachometer$75$75  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75  
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300  
Door sill trim plates $100  
Floor mats$75$75  
Heated front seats$200$200  
Leather seating surfaces$900$900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Memory system, driver seat $200  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350  
Machined alloy wheels  $350$350
Total Value of Features$6,680$7,770$3,220$4,095
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,460$4,550$0$875
Value of Feature Adjustments-399-1310-829

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Nissan LEAF

Model Year20212011
ModelMalibuLEAF
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase111.4 in106.3 in
Length194.2 in175.0 in
Width73.0 in69.7 in
Height57.3 in61.0 in
Curb Weight3,127 lb.3,367 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.0.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in41.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in51.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 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 in31.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.7 ft314.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.70.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LT

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated front seats200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1800100%
Convenience and Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150No
AC power outlet100No
Remote start75No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested15027%
Total Not Requested40073%

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