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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: $30,960

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $1,955

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,299

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $728

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220062006
ModelMalibuMaximaMaxima
TrimLTZSESL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,600 $27,900 $30,000
Base Invoice $27,027 $25,511 $27,437
3.6L V6 1,600    
Floor mats   160 160
Driver Preferred Package   3,500  
Mud guards   130  
Stability control   600 600
Sunroof   900 900
Satellite radio   350 350
Bluetooth cell phone link     300
3.6L V6 1,512    
Floor mats   121 121
Driver Preferred Package   3,035  
Mud guards   99  
Stability control   520 520
Sunroof   780 780
Satellite radio   304 304
Bluetooth cell phone link     260
Options (change) 1,600 5,640 2,310
Options (change) 1,512 4,859 1,985
Destination 760 605 605
Total Price $30,960 $34,145 $32,915
Total Invoice $29,299 $30,975 $30,027

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Nissan Maxima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,150
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $913
Model Year201220062006
ModelMalibuMaximaMaxima
TrimLTZSESL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine252hp V6265hp V6265hp V6
TransmissionT6T5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG20/28 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8320, 8320, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18245/45-18225/55-17
Total Price$30,960$34,145$32,915
Adjustments for Features-195-8750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,765$33,270$32,915
Cost Above Minimum$0$355$0
Total Invoice$29,299$30,975$30,027
Adjustments for Features-185-7940
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,114$30,181$30,027
Cost Above Minimum$0$154$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year201220062006
ModelMalibuMaximaMaxima
TrimLTZSESL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Heated steering wheel $100 
Remote start$150  
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350 
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Tire-pressure monitor$75  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$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 
Laminated front side windows$200  
Rear spoiler $200 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50  
Cassette player $50$50
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
MP3-compatible player$50  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75 
Cornering lights $50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25 
Power-folding mirrors $50 
Trip computer $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat $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 
Total Value of Features$2,625$3,305$2,430
Value of Feature Adjustments$195$875$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-185-7940

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20122006
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.3,473 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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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 tire225No
Total Requested40064%
Total Not Requested22536%
Driver Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Rear spoiler200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Compass0Yes
Bose, 320W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested137548%
Total Not Requested147552%

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 tire225No
Total Requested40064%
Total Not Requested22536%

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