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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: $34,325

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $4,860

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,863

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $2,775

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182009
ModelMalibuMaxima
TrimPremierSV
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,975 $32,860
Base Invoice $29,736 $30,097
Sun and Wheels Package 2,270  
Cargo organizer 140 150
Cargo net 65  
Premium Package   3,450
Tech Package   1,850
Floor mats   180
Sun and Wheels Package 2,066  
Cargo organizer 127 113
Cargo net 59  
Premium Package   2,993
Tech Package   1,605
Floor mats   135
Options (change) 2,475 5,630
Options (change) 2,252 4,846
Destination 875 695
Total Price $34,325 $39,185
Total Invoice $32,863 $35,638

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Nissan Maxima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,610
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,493
Model Year20182009
ModelMalibuMaxima
TrimPremierSV
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine250hp I4290hp V6
TransmissionT9CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/32 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19245/45-18
Total Price$34,325$39,185
Adjustments for Features-7500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,575$39,185
Total Invoice$32,863$35,638
Adjustments for Features-7180
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,145$35,638

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20182009
ModelMalibuMaxima
TrimPremierSV
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Remote app$25 
Remote start$150 
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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Temporary spare tire $150
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD player $125
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
Rear seat audio controls $25
SD Card slot $25
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 
Wireless charging station$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Compass$0 
Fog lights $125
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat $150
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Folding second row seats$300 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Upgraded floor mats$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,130$3,380
Value of Feature Adjustments$750$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7180

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20182009
ModelMalibuMaxima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.4 in109.3 in
Length193.8 in190.6 in
Width73.0 in73.2 in
Height57.7 in57.8 in
Curb Weight3,388 lb.3,556 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in43.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in36.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.4 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume15.8 ft314.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Premier

Sun and Wheels Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
245/40R19 tires400No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested130076%
Total Not Requested40024%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SV

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rearview camera200Yes
Panoramic sunroof300Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Rear air vents with manual controls50No
USB port25Yes
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Cargo net40Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Second-row 3-person bench0No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Total Requested154056%
Total Not Requested120044%
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%

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