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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: $15,245

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20212008
ModelLEAFMalibu Classic
TrimSL PlusLT
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $43,970 $20,320
Floor mats 190  
Front Seating Package   450
Luxury and Convenience Package   595
Rear spoiler   175
Satellite radio   200
Floor mats 144  
Front Seating Package   374
Luxury and Convenience Package   494
Rear spoiler   145
Satellite radio   166
Options (change) 190 1,420
Options (change) 144 1,179
Destination 975 650
Gas Tax -7,500 0
Total Price $37,635 $22,390

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan LEAF vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Lowest Adjusted Price: Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Nissan LEAF SL Plus
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,410
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,186
Model Year20212008
ModelLEAFMalibu Classic
TrimSL PlusLT
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine214hp E219hp V6
TransmissionA1T4
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)118/97 MPG18/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17215/60-16
Total Price$37,635$22,390
Adjustments for Features-7,8350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,800$22,390

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Features Comparison: Nissan LEAF vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Model Year20212008
ModelLEAFMalibu Classic
TrimSL PlusLT
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Cruise control $150
Heated steering wheel$100 
Proximity key$250 
Remote app$25 
Remote climate control$25 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Brake assist$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Forward collision warning$200 
Front side airbags$350 
Stability control$400 
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo mat$40 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Heat pump$250 
Rear wiper$175 
Engine / Motor 
40 kWh battery pack$0 
6.6 kW onboard charger$500 
DC quick-charging capability$750 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
HD radio$50 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Navigation system$600 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Detailed driving style feedback$100 
Digital instruments$0 
Heated mirrors$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Tachometer $75
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Alloy-look steel wheels $100
Total Value of Features$9,860$2,025
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,835$0
Value of Feature Adjustments1,3280

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan LEAF vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Model Year20212008
ModelLEAFMalibu Classic
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in106.3 in
Length176.4 in188.3 in
Width70.5 in69.9 in
Height61.4 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,882 lb.3,297 lb.
Fuel Capacity0.0 gal.16.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.2 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.7 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 Legroom33.5 in38.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.6 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
30.0 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 seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
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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