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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: $30,475

Nissan LEAF SL   
Difference: $335

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202120212016
ModelMalibuMalibuLEAF
TrimLTPremierSL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $26,800 $33,500 $36,790
Leather Package 1,395    
Convenience and Technology Package 895    
Navigation system 495    
Cargo net 65 65 25
Door sill trim plates 85   130
Cargo mat 80    
Floor mats     180
Leather Package 1,269    
Convenience and Technology Package 814    
Navigation system 450    
Cargo net 59 59 18
Door sill trim plates 77   106
Cargo mat 73    
Floor mats     134
Options (change) 3,015 65 335
Options (change) 2,742 59 258
Destination 995 995 850
Gas Tax 0 0 -7,500
Total Price $30,810 $34,560 $30,475

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Nissan LEAF

Lowest Adjusted Price: Nissan LEAF SL
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $950
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,852
Model Year202120212016
ModelMalibuMalibuLEAF
TrimLTPremierSL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine160hp I4250hp I4107hp E
TransmissionCVT-7T9A1
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17245/40-19215/50-17
Total Price$30,810$34,560$30,475
Adjustments for Features0-950-615
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,810$33,610$29,860
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,800$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Nissan LEAF

Model Year202120212016
ModelMalibuMalibuLEAF
TrimLTPremierSL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400 
1-speed automatic  $800
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Photovoltaic solar panel  $250
Remote start$150$150 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $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
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Safety key$5$5 
Temporary spare tire$150  
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125 
Heat pump  $250
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear wiper  $175
Engine / Motor 
30 kWh battery pack  $0
6.6 kW onboard charger  $500
Automatic start / stop$150  
DC quick-charging capability  $750
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Rear spoiler  $200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0 
Android Auto support$100$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
CD player  $125
MP3-compatible player  $50
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Wireless charging station$75$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0 
Detailed driving style feedback  $100
Digital instruments  $0
Fog lights  $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
LED headlights  $1000
Tachometer$75$75 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $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 
Heated second row seats  $200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $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 
Total Value of Features$4,630$5,580$5,245
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$950$615
Value of Feature Adjustments0-29-574

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Nissan LEAF

Model Year20212016
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.3,257 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 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 in33.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.7 ft323.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.730.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LT

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
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 Requested110061%
Total Not Requested70039%
Convenience and Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
AC power outlet100No
Remote start75No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested30055%
Total Not Requested25045%

Option Package Details
Nissan LEAF SL

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

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