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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: $29,045

Chevrolet Malibu LT   
Difference: $45

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,480

Nissan LEAF SV   
Difference: $279

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201620162016
ModelLEAFLEAFMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimSVSLLTPremierHybrid
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,200 $37,250 $25,020 $30,920 $27,770
Base Invoice $33,707 $35,668 $24,019 $29,683 $26,659
Floor mats 170 170      
Cargo net 20 20 60 60 60
Door sill trim plates 125 125 85   85
Cargo organizer 225 225 140 140 140
Navigation system     495   495
Leather Package     1,395   1,395
Convenience and Technology Package     895   895
Cargo mat     80   80
Driver Confidence Package         1,195
Floor mats 131 131      
Cargo net 15 15 55 55 55
Door sill trim plates 99 99 77   77
Cargo organizer 178 178 127 127 127
Navigation system     450   450
Leather Package     1,269   1,269
Convenience and Technology Package     814   814
Cargo mat     73   73
Driver Confidence Package         1,087
Options (change) 540 540 3,150 200 4,345
Options (change) 423 423 2,865 182 3,952
Destination 850 850 875 875 875
Gas Tax -7,500 -7,500 0 0 0
Total Price $29,090 $31,140 $29,045 $31,995 $32,990
Total Invoice $27,480 $29,441 $27,759 $30,740 $31,486

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan LEAF vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,905
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,454
Model Year20122012201620162016
ModelLEAFLEAFMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimSVSLLTPremierHybrid
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine107hp E107hp E163hp I4250hp I4122hp I4 H
TransmissionA1A1T6T8CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 9?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/55-16225/55-17245/40-19225/55-17
Total Price$29,090$31,140$29,045$31,995$32,990
Adjustments for Features0-1,625-2,860-3,710-4,760
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,090$29,515$26,185$28,285$28,230
Cost Above Minimum$0$425$0$2,100$2,045
Total Invoice$27,480$29,441$27,759$30,740$31,486
Adjustments for Features0-1,536-2,733-3,564-4,543
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,480$27,905$25,026$27,176$26,943
Cost Above Minimum$0$425$0$2,150$1,917

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Features Comparison: Nissan LEAF vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20122012201620162016
ModelLEAFLEAFMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimSVSLLTPremierHybrid
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800$800   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300 
CVT    $1000
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100$100
Heated steering wheel$100$100 $100 
Photovoltaic solar panel $250   
Remote start  $150$150$150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250
Universal garage door opener $100   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0   
Automatic braking, low-speed    $200
Blind spot warning system    $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear    $100
Following distance indicator    $25
Forward collision warning    $200
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based    $200
Lane departure warning    $200
Obstacle detection, front    $150
Obstacle detection, rear    $250
Pedestrian detection    $50
Rear side airbags  $300$300$300
Rearview camera $200$200$200$200
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50
Safety key  $5$5$5
Temporary spare tire  $150  
Vehicle health reports  $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75   
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 $200$200
Dual-zone climate control   $125$125
Interior air filter  $0$0$0
Rear air vents  $100$100$100
Rear wiper$175$175   
Engine / Motor 
24 kWh battery pack$0$0   
Automatic start / stop  $150 $150
DC quick-charging capability $750   
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0 $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25 
Laminated front side windows  $200$200$200
Rear spoiler$200$200   
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0$0
Android Auto support  $100$100$100
App support  $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100$100
CD player$125$125   
MP3-compatible player$50$50   
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225$225
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50$50
Wireless charging station  $75$75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights    $200
Automatic headlights $125$125$125$125
Compass  $0$0$0
Detailed driving style feedback$100$100  $100
Digital instruments$0$0   
Fog lights $125   
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display    $25
LED headlights$1000$1000   
Tachometer  $75$75 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row  $75$75$75
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300 
Heated second row seats$200$200   
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Memory system, driver seat   $200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350$350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350$350   
Total Value of Features$3,520$5,145$6,380$7,230$8,280
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,625$2,860$3,710$4,760
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,536-2,733-3,564-4,543

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan LEAF vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20122016
ModelLEAFMalibu
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in111.4 in
Length175.0 in193.8 in
Width69.7 in73.0 in
Height61.0 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,367 lb.3,087 lb.
Fuel Capacity0.0 gal.13.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.2 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.5 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.5 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.0 in53.4 in
Row 2 Legroom31.1 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.5 ft315.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
0.0 ft315.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested20011%
Total Not Requested160089%
Convenience and Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150No
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150No
Safety key5No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested15024%
Total Not Requested48076%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1775100%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested20011%
Total Not Requested160089%
Convenience and Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150No
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150No
Safety key5No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested15024%
Total Not Requested48076%

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