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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: $34,185

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $1,310

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,252

Nissan Maxima SL   
Difference: $484

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820062006
ModelMalibuMaximaMaxima
TrimPremierSESL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,975 $27,900 $30,000
Base Invoice $29,736 $25,511 $27,437
Sun and Wheels Package 2,270    
Cargo net 65    
Floor mats   160 160
Driver Preferred Package   3,500 800
Mud guards   130 130
Stability control   600 600
Sunroof   900 900
Navigation system   1,800 1,800
Xenon HID headlights   150 150
Satellite radio   350 350
Sun and Wheels Package 2,066    
Cargo net 59    
Floor mats   121 121
Driver Preferred Package   3,035 694
Mud guards   99 99
Stability control   520 520
Sunroof   780 780
Navigation system   1,561 1,561
Xenon HID headlights   131 131
Satellite radio   304 304
Options (change) 2,335 7,590 4,890
Options (change) 2,125 6,551 4,210
Destination 875 605 605
Total Price $34,185 $36,095 $35,495
Total Invoice $32,736 $32,667 $32,252

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Nissan Maxima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,300
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,422
Model Year201820062006
ModelMalibuMaximaMaxima
TrimPremierSESL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine250hp I4265hp V6265hp V6
TransmissionT9T5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/32 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$34,185$36,095$35,495
Adjustments for Features-1,990-2000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,195$35,895$35,495
Cost Above Minimum$0$400$0
Total Invoice$32,736$32,667$32,252
Adjustments for Features-1,906-1810
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,830$32,486$32,252
Cost Above Minimum$0$234$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year201820062006
ModelMalibuMaximaMaxima
TrimPremierSESL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Proximity key$250  
Remote app$25  
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
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Rear side airbags$300  
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor$50  
Safety key$5  
Tire-pressure monitor$75  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Laminated front side windows$200  
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Rear spoiler $200 
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0  
Android Auto support$100  
App support$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Cassette player $50$50
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
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  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50  
Wireless charging station$75  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Compass$0  
Cornering lights $50$50
Fog lights $125$125
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Upgraded floor mats$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$5,630$3,840$3,640
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,990$200$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,906-1810

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20182006
ModelMalibuMaxima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.4 in111.2 in
Length193.8 in193.5 in
Width73.0 in71.7 in
Height57.7 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,388 lb.3,473 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in53.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in43.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.4 in54.8 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume15.8 ft315.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Premier

Sun and Wheels Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
245/40R19 tires400No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested1006%
Total Not Requested160094%

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 seat200Yes
Rear spoiler200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Compass0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Bose, 320W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested177562%
Total Not Requested107538%

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%
Driver Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested45058%
Total Not Requested32542%

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