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Nissan LEAF vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan LEAF vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,940

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $4,190

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,759

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $3,985

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112008
ModelLEAFLEAFMalibu Classic
TrimSVSLLT
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,780 $33,720 $20,320
Base Invoice $31,394 $32,293 $19,304
Luxury and Convenience Package     595
Rear spoiler     175
Satellite radio     200
Luxury and Convenience Package     494
Rear spoiler     145
Satellite radio     166
Options (change) 0 0 970
Options (change) 0 0 805
Destination 850 850 650
Gas Tax -7,500 -7,500 0
Total Price $26,130 $27,070 $21,940
Total Invoice $24,744 $25,643 $20,759

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan LEAF vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,670
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,599
Model Year201120112008
ModelLEAFLEAFMalibu Classic
TrimSVSLLT
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine107hp E107hp E219hp V6
TransmissionA1A1T4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)106/92 MPG106/92 MPG18/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/55-16215/60-16
Total Price$26,130$27,070$21,940
Adjustments for Features-2,520-3,3950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,610$23,675$21,940
Cost Above Minimum$0$65$0
Total Invoice$24,744$25,643$20,759
Adjustments for Features-2,386-3,2160
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,358$22,427$20,759
Cost Above Minimum$0$69$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan LEAF vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Model Year201120112008
ModelLEAFLEAFMalibu Classic
TrimSVSLLT
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800$800 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $900
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Photovoltaic solar panel $250 
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote app$25$25 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Universal garage door opener $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Brake assist$50$50 
Front side airbags$350$350 
Rearview camera $200 
Stability control$400$400 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Navigation system$600$600 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125
Compass  $0
Detailed driving style feedback$100$100 
Digital instruments$0$0 
Fog lights $125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
LED headlights$1000$1000 
Tachometer  $75
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row  $75
Floor mats  $75
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy-look steel wheels  $100
Machined alloy wheels$350$350 
Total Value of Features$4,870$5,745$2,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,520$3,395$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,386-3,2160

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See a complete comparison of Nissan LEAF vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic features.

Specifications Comparison: Nissan LEAF vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Model Year20112008
ModelLEAFMalibu Classic
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in106.3 in
Length175.0 in188.3 in
Width69.7 in69.9 in
Height61.0 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,366 lb.3,297 lb.
Fuel Capacity0.0 gal.16.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.2 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.5 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.5 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.0 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom31.1 in38.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		14.5 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		0.0 ft315.4 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Nissan LEAF vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic specs.

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT

Luxury and Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Compass0No
Alloy-look steel wheels100No
Total Requested27566%
Total Not Requested14034%

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