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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: $30,470

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $3,880

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,806

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $2,612

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120082008
ModelMalibuMaximaMaxima
TrimLTZSESL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,165 $28,630 $30,880
Base Invoice $25,806 $26,229 $28,286
Temporary spare tire 100    
Sunroof 850 900 900
3.6L V6 1,595    
Sensory Package   2,550  
Floor mats   175 175
Stability control   600 600
Platinum Edition Package   1,100 1,100
Temporary spare tire 88    
Sunroof 748 780 780
3.6L V6 1,404    
Sensory Package   2,213  
Floor mats   131 131
Stability control   520 520
Platinum Edition Package   1,006 1,006
Options (change) 2,545 5,325 2,775
Options (change) 2,240 4,650 2,437
Destination 760 695 695
Total Price $30,470 $34,650 $34,350
Total Invoice $28,806 $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: $2,365
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,114
Model Year201120082008
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)?, 8320, 8320, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18245/45-18225/55-17
Total Price$30,470$34,650$34,350
Adjustments for Features0-1,815-1,515
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,470$32,835$32,835
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$0
Total Invoice$28,806$31,574$31,418
Adjustments for Features0-1,654-1,386
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,806$29,920$30,032
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$112

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year201120082008
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 
AC power outlet$100  
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Proximity key $250$250
Remote start$150  
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Sunshade, rear$125  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Universal garage door opener $100$100
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 
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 
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
USB port$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
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
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$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 
Total Value of Features$2,800$4,615$4,315
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,815$1,515
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,654-1,386

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

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20112008
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 Weight3,645 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-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Compass0Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 320W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested147569%
Total Not Requested65031%
Platinum Edition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Heated steering wheel100No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Total Requested15010%
Total Not Requested137590%

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?
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Heated steering wheel100No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Total Requested15010%
Total Not Requested137590%

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