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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: $28,545

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $5,805

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,919

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $4,499

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082008
ModelMalibuMaximaMaxima
TrimLTZSESL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,095 $28,630 $30,880
Base Invoice $25,605 $26,229 $28,286
Sunroof 800 900 900
Sensory Package   2,550  
Floor mats   175 175
Stability control   600 600
Platinum Edition Package   1,100 1,100
Sunroof 664 780 780
Sensory Package   2,213  
Floor mats   131 131
Stability control   520 520
Platinum Edition Package   1,006 1,006
Options (change) 800 5,325 2,775
Options (change) 664 4,650 2,437
Destination 650 695 695
Total Price $28,545 $34,650 $34,350
Total Invoice $26,919 $31,574 $31,418

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Nissan Maxima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,430
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,129
Model Year200820082008
ModelMalibuMaximaMaxima
TrimLTZSESL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine252hp V6255hp V6255hp V6
TransmissionT6CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG19/25 MPG19/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)210, 8320, 8320, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18245/45-18225/55-17
Total Price$28,545$34,650$34,350
Adjustments for Features0-1,675-1,375
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,545$32,975$32,975
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$0
Total Invoice$26,919$31,574$31,418
Adjustments for Features0-1,526-1,258
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,919$30,048$30,160
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$112

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year200820082008
ModelMalibuMaximaMaxima
TrimLTZSESL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Proximity key $250$250
Remote start$150  
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Temporary spare tire$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Interior air filter $0$0
Rear air vents $100$100
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Laminated front side windows$200  
Rear spoiler $200 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Cornering lights $50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Trip computer $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)$0  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$2,640$4,315$4,015
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,675$1,375
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,526-1,258

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

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20082008
ModelMalibuMaxima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.3 in111.2 in
Length191.8 in193.5 in
Width70.3 in71.7 in
Height57.1 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,680 lb.3,579 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in53.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in43.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.1 in54.8 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume15.1 ft315.5 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Full-size spare tire75No
Total Requested40084%
Total Not Requested7516%
Sensory Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Compass0Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 320W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested167579%
Total Not Requested45021%
Platinum Edition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested755%
Total Not Requested145095%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Full-size spare tire75No
Total Requested40084%
Total Not Requested7516%
Platinum Edition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested755%
Total Not Requested145095%

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