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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: $3,945

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,679

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $2,683

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142011
ModelMalibuMaxima
TrimLTZSV
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,790 $34,450
Base Invoice $26,262 $31,550
2.0L I4 2,160  
Premium Package 1,000  
Advanced Safety Package 890  
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,350  
Navigation system 795  
Cold Package   400
Monitor Package   700
Tech Package   1,850
Xenon HID headlights   400
Floor mats   195
2.0L I4 2,041  
Premium Package 880  
Advanced Safety Package 783  
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,188  
Navigation system 700  
Cold Package   347
Monitor Package   607
Tech Package   1,605
Xenon HID headlights   347
Floor mats   146
Options (change) 6,195 3,545
Options (change) 5,592 3,052
Destination 825 760
Total Price $34,810 $38,755
Total Invoice $32,679 $35,362

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Nissan Maxima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,140
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,744
Model Year20142011
ModelMalibuMaxima
TrimLTZSV
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine259hp I4290hp V6
TransmissionT6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19245/45-18
Total Price$34,810$38,755
Adjustments for Features-2,1950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,615$38,755
Total Invoice$32,679$35,362
Adjustments for Features-2,0610
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,618$35,362

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20142011
ModelMalibuMaxima
TrimLTZSV
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Heated steering wheel $100
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $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 
Rollover sensor$50 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Cargo net$40 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
DVD-compatible player $0
Media drive $15
SD Card slot $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
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
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Total Value of Features$3,765$1,570
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,195$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,0610

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20142011
ModelMalibuMaxima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.8 in109.3 in
Length191.5 in190.6 in
Width73.0 in73.2 in
Height57.6 in57.8 in
Curb Weight3,635 lb.3,556 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in43.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in36.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.3 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume16.3 ft314.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested75079%
Total Not Requested20021%
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
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested30026%
Total Not Requested87574%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SV

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Cold Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested22569%
Total Not Requested10031%
Monitor Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
A/V input jacks25No
USB port25Yes
Media drive, small5No
Total Requested22588%
Total Not Requested3012%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested72592%
Total Not Requested658%

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