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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: $34,120

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $2,030

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,677

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $302

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820082008
ModelMalibuMaximaMaxima
TrimPremierSESL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,975 $28,630 $30,880
Base Invoice $29,736 $26,229 $28,286
Sun and Wheels Package 2,270    
Sensory Package   2,550  
Floor mats   175 175
Stability control   600 600
Platinum Edition Package   1,100 1,100
Sunroof   900 900
Navigation system   1,800 1,800
Sun and Wheels Package 2,066    
Sensory Package   2,213  
Floor mats   131 131
Stability control   520 520
Platinum Edition Package   1,006 1,006
Sunroof   780 780
Navigation system   1,561 1,561
Options (change) 2,270 7,125 4,575
Options (change) 2,066 6,211 3,998
Destination 875 695 695
Total Price $34,120 $36,450 $36,150
Total Invoice $32,677 $33,135 $32,979

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Nissan Maxima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,245
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,349
Model Year201820082008
ModelMalibuMaximaMaxima
TrimPremierSESL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine250hp I4255hp V6255hp V6
TransmissionT9CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/32 MPG19/25 MPG19/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9320, 8320, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19245/45-18225/55-17
Total Price$34,120$36,450$36,150
Adjustments for Features-1,215-3000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,905$36,150$36,150
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$0
Total Invoice$32,677$33,135$32,979
Adjustments for Features-1,164-2730
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,513$32,862$32,979
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$117

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year201820082008
ModelMalibuMaximaMaxima
TrimPremierSESL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
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
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rear side airbags$300  
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor$50  
Safety key$5  
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  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
MP3-compatible player $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
USB port$25  
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
Interior ambient lighting$150  
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 
Aluminum trim $100 
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$5,430$4,515$4,215
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,215$300$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,164-2730

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20182008
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.3,579 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 tire75No
Total Requested40084%
Total Not Requested7516%
Sensory Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Compass0No
MP3-compatible player50No
Bose, 320W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested152572%
Total Not Requested60028%
Platinum Edition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested45030%
Total Not Requested107570%

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 tire75No
Total Requested40084%
Total Not Requested7516%
Platinum Edition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested45030%
Total Not Requested107570%

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