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Nissan LEAF vs. Chevrolet Malibu Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan LEAF vs. Chevrolet Malibu Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,070

Nissan LEAF SL   
Difference: $6,130

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,643

Nissan LEAF SL   
Difference: $5,479

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112014
ModelLEAFMalibu
TrimSLLTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,720 $27,790
Base Invoice $32,293 $26,262
Premium Package   1,000
Advanced Safety Package   890
Electronics and Entertainment Package   1,900
Navigation system   795
Premium Package   880
Advanced Safety Package   783
Electronics and Entertainment Package   1,672
Navigation system   700
Options (change) 0 4,585
Options (change) 0 4,035
Destination 850 825
Gas Tax -7,500 0
Total Price $27,070 $33,200
Total Invoice $25,643 $31,122

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan LEAF vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan LEAF SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $560
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $258
Model Year20112014
ModelLEAFMalibu
TrimSLLTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine107hp E196hp I4
TransmissionA1T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16215/60-16
Total Price$27,070$33,200
Adjustments for Features0-5,570
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,070$27,630
Total Invoice$25,643$31,122
Adjustments for Features0-5,221
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,643$25,901

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Features Comparison: Nissan LEAF vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20112014
ModelLEAFMalibu
TrimSLLTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Photovoltaic solar panel$250 
Remote app$25 
Remote start $150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure warning $200
Rear side airbags $300
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo net $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Interior air filter $0
Rear wiper$175 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Laminated front side windows $200
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
App support $0
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Voice control for external devices $0
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
Interior ambient lighting $150
LED headlights$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Tachometer $75
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Door sill trim plates $100
Floor mats $75
Heated front seats $200
Leather seating surfaces $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$3,195$8,765
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,570
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,221

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan LEAF vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20112014
ModelLEAFMalibu
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in107.8 in
Length175.0 in191.5 in
Width69.7 in73.0 in
Height61.0 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,367 lb.3,394 lb.
Fuel Capacity0.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.2 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in57.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.5 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.5 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.0 in54.3 in
Row 2 Legroom31.1 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.5 ft316.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
0.0 ft316.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested75079%
Total Not Requested20021%
Advanced Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Forward collision alert200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested700100%
Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested30018%
Total Not Requested137582%

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