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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: $35,470

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $2,815

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,293

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $1,581

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Model Year20152009
ModelMalibuMaxima
TrimLTZSV
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,320 $32,860
Base Invoice $26,762 $30,097
Premium Package 1,000  
Advanced Safety Package 890  
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,300  
2.0L I4 2,160  
Navigation system 495  
Cargo mat 80  
Rear spoiler 400 0
Tech Package   2,250
Sport Package   2,300
Floor mats   180
Premium Package 880  
Advanced Safety Package 783  
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,144  
2.0L I4 2,041  
Navigation system 436  
Cargo mat 70  
Rear spoiler 352 0
Tech Package   1,952
Sport Package   1,995
Floor mats   135
Options (change) 6,325 4,730
Options (change) 5,706 4,082
Destination 825 695
Total Price $35,470 $38,285
Total Invoice $33,293 $34,874

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Nissan Maxima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,810
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,454
Model Year20152009
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)245/40-19245/40-19
Total Price$35,470$38,285
Adjustments for Features-1,9950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,475$38,285
Total Invoice$33,293$34,874
Adjustments for Features-1,8730
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,420$34,874

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20152009
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 app$25 
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
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 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
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 information $25
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Compass$0 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,150$2,155
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,995$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,8730

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

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20152009
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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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Malibu vs. Nissan Maxima specs.

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
Advanced Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Forward collision warning200No
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 reverse25Yes
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested32528%
Total Not Requested85072%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SV

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
A/V input jacks25No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested112593%
Total Not Requested907%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
245/40VR19 tires400No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Cargo net40Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Second-row 3-person bench0No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested129053%
Total Not Requested112547%

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