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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Nissan Maxima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Nissan Maxima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $25,814

Chevrolet Malibu SS   
Difference: $13,886

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,235

Chevrolet Malibu SS   
Difference: $12,759

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720182018
ModelMalibuMaximaMaxima
TrimSSSLPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,470 $37,690 $40,940
Base Invoice $22,179 $35,182 $38,212
Satellite radio 199    
Telematics service, such as OnStar 695    
Sunroof 800    
Floor mats   300 300
Body kit   420 420
Rear spoiler   405 405
Satellite radio 165    
Telematics service, such as OnStar 577    
Sunroof 664    
Floor mats   234 234
Body kit   349 349
Rear spoiler   344 344
Options (change) 1,694 1,125 1,125
Options (change) 1,406 927 927
Destination 650 885 885
Total Price $25,814 $39,700 $42,950
Total Invoice $24,235 $36,994 $40,024

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Nissan Maxima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu SS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,191
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,520
Model Year200720182018
ModelMalibuMaximaMaxima
TrimSSSLPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp V6300hp V6300hp V6
TransmissionT4CVT-7CVT-7
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG21/30 MPG21/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 11?, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18245/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$25,814$39,700$42,950
Adjustments for Features0-6,695-9,195
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,814$33,005$33,755
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$750
Total Invoice$24,235$36,994$40,024
Adjustments for Features0-6,239-8,569
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,235$30,755$31,455
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$700

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year200720182018
ModelMalibuMaximaMaxima
TrimSSSLPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900  
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0$0
Adaptive cruise control $600$600
Cruise control$150  
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app  $25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Sunshade, rear, power  $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras  $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Brake assist $50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150
Moving object detection, front  $25
Moving object detection, rear  $25
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Predictive forward collision warning $250$250
Rearview camera $200 
Rollover sensor $50$50
Stability control $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Interior air filter $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
HD radio $50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Navigation system $600$600
Rear seat USB outlets (optional) $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 $200
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Heated front seats $200$200
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Partial leather seating sufaces$450  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Performance steering system (optional)$0  
Polished alloy wheels$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$3,535$10,230$12,730
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,695$9,195
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,239-8,569

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20072018
ModelMalibuMaxima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in109.3 in
Length188.3 in192.8 in
Width69.9 in73.2 in
Height57.5 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,315 lb.3,471 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.3 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in54.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in45.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in53.5 in
Row 2 Legroom38.5 in34.2 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft314.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo mat40No
First-aid kit15No
Total Requested11568%
Total Not Requested5532%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima Platinum

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo mat40No
First-aid kit15No
Total Requested11568%
Total Not Requested5532%

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