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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: $34,810

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $685

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,252

Nissan Maxima SL   
Difference: $427

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420062006
ModelMalibuMaximaMaxima
TrimLTZSESL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,790 $27,900 $30,000
Base Invoice $26,262 $25,511 $27,437
Premium Package 1,000    
Advanced Safety Package 890    
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,350    
2.0L I4 2,160    
Navigation system 795 1,800 1,800
Driver Preferred Package   3,500 800
Mud guards   130 130
Stability control   600 600
Sunroof   900 900
Xenon HID headlights   150 150
Satellite radio   350 350
Floor mats   160 160
Premium Package 880    
Advanced Safety Package 783    
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,188    
2.0L I4 2,041    
Navigation system 700 1,561 1,561
Driver Preferred Package   3,035 694
Mud guards   99 99
Stability control   520 520
Sunroof   780 780
Xenon HID headlights   131 131
Satellite radio   304 304
Floor mats   121 121
Options (change) 6,195 7,590 4,890
Options (change) 5,592 6,551 4,210
Destination 825 605 605
Total Price $34,810 $36,095 $35,495
Total Invoice $32,679 $32,667 $32,252

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Nissan Maxima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,930
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,681
Model Year201420062006
ModelMalibuMaximaMaxima
TrimLTZSESL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine259hp I4265hp V6265hp V6
TransmissionT6T5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG20/28 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9320, 8320, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19245/45-18225/55-17
Total Price$34,810$36,095$35,495
Adjustments for Features-2,245-2000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,565$35,895$35,495
Cost Above Minimum$0$400$0
Total Invoice$32,679$32,667$32,252
Adjustments for Features-2,108-1810
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,571$32,486$32,252
Cost Above Minimum$0$234$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year201420062006
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$100
Proximity key$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
Blind spot warning system$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Forward collision warning$200  
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Lane departure warning$200  
Rear side airbags$300  
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor$50  
Tire-pressure monitor$75  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100$100
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Laminated front side windows$200  
Rear spoiler $200 
Infotainment 
App support$0  
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Cassette player $50$50
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
MP3-compatible player$50  
Siri Eyes Free support$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Compass$0  
Cornering lights $50$50
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$4,650$2,605$2,405
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,245$200$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,108-1810

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20142006
ModelMalibuMaxima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.8 in111.2 in
Length191.5 in193.5 in
Width73.0 in71.7 in
Height57.6 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,635 lb.3,473 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in53.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in43.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.3 in54.8 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume16.3 ft315.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Proximity key250No
Total Requested70074%
Total Not Requested25026%
Advanced Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Forward collision alert200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested700100%
Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40WR19 tires400No
Rearview camera200No
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested12511%
Total Not Requested105089%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SE

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Full-size spare tire225No
Total Requested40064%
Total Not Requested22536%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Driver Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
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 reverse25Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Compass0No
Bose, 320W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested170060%
Total Not Requested115040%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
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 seat200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested37548%
Total Not Requested40052%

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