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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: $22,390

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $6,330

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,133

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $6,055

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122008
ModelLEAFLEAFMalibu Classic
TrimSVSLLT
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,200 $37,250 $20,320
Base Invoice $33,707 $35,668 $19,304
Floor mats 170 170  
Front Seating Package     450
Luxury and Convenience Package     595
Rear spoiler     175
Satellite radio     200
Floor mats 131 131  
Front Seating Package     374
Luxury and Convenience Package     494
Rear spoiler     145
Satellite radio     166
Options (change) 170 170 1,420
Options (change) 131 131 1,179
Destination 850 850 650
Gas Tax -7,500 -7,500 0
Total Price $28,720 $30,770 $22,390
Total Invoice $27,188 $29,149 $21,133

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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: $3,570
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,442
Model Year201220122008
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$28,720$30,770$22,390
Adjustments for Features-2,760-4,3850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,960$26,385$22,390
Cost Above Minimum$0$425$0
Total Invoice$27,188$29,149$21,133
Adjustments for Features-2,613-4,1540
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,575$24,995$21,133
Cost Above Minimum$0$420$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan LEAF vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Model Year201220122008
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 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
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 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Engine / Motor 
24 kWh battery pack$0$0 
DC quick-charging capability $750 
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
Heated mirrors$25$25 
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
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy-look steel wheels  $100
Machined alloy wheels$350$350 
Total Value of Features$5,235$6,860$2,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,760$4,385$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,613-4,1540

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan LEAF vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Model Year20122008
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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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT

Front Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
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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