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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: $7,060

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,293

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $6,382

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152018
ModelMalibuMaxima
TrimLTZPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,320 $40,940
Base Invoice $26,762 $38,212
Advanced Safety Package 890  
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,300  
Premium Package 1,000  
Navigation system 495  
2.0L I4 2,160  
Rear spoiler 400 405
Cargo mat 80  
Floor mats   300
Advanced Safety Package 783  
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,144  
Premium Package 880  
Navigation system 436  
2.0L I4 2,041  
Rear spoiler 352 344
Cargo mat 70  
Floor mats   234
Options (change) 6,325 705
Options (change) 5,706 578
Destination 825 885
Total Price $35,470 $42,530
Total Invoice $33,293 $39,675

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Nissan Maxima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,095
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,616
Model Year20152018
ModelMalibuMaxima
TrimLTZPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine259hp I4300hp V6
TransmissionT6CVT-7
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG21/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19245/45-18
Total Price$35,470$42,530
Adjustments for Features0-2,965
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,470$39,565
Total Invoice$33,293$39,675
Adjustments for Features0-2,766
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,293$36,909

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20152018
ModelMalibuMaxima
TrimLTZPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Active noise reduction $0
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Heated steering wheel $100
Remote window/roof operation $15
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Forward collision warning$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure warning$200 
Moving object detection, front $25
Moving object detection, rear $25
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Predictive forward collision warning $250
Rear side airbags$300 
Rearview camera$200 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
HD radio $50
Rear seat USB outlets (optional) $0
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Compass$0 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front 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 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Total Value of Features$4,900$7,865
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,965
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,766

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20152018
ModelMalibuMaxima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.8 in109.3 in
Length191.5 in192.8 in
Width73.0 in73.2 in
Height57.6 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,635 lb.3,471 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in54.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in45.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.3 in53.5 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in34.2 in
Cargo Volume16.3 ft314.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

Advanced Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%
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%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima Platinum

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
First-aid kit15No
Total Requested15591%
Total Not Requested159%

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