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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: $27,925

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $565

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,217

Nissan LEAF SL   
Difference: $349

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132011
ModelLEAFMalibu
TrimSLLTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,840 $27,165
Base Invoice $32,635 $25,806
Floor mats 170  
Door sill trim plates 130  
Floor mats 131  
Door sill trim plates 101  
Options (change) 300 0
Options (change) 232 0
Destination 850 760
Gas Tax -7,500 0
Total Price $28,490 $27,925
Total Invoice $26,217 $26,566

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan LEAF vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan LEAF SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,955
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,668
Model Year20132011
ModelLEAFMalibu
TrimSLLTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine107hp E169hp I4
TransmissionA1T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17225/50-18
Total Price$28,490$27,925
Adjustments for Features-2,5200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,970$27,925
Total Invoice$26,217$26,566
Adjustments for Features-2,3190
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,898$26,566

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Features Comparison: Nissan LEAF vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20132011
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
Heated steering wheel$100 
Photovoltaic solar panel$250 
Proximity key$250 
Remote app$25 
Remote start $150
Sunshade, rear $125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$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 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Climate Control 
Heat pump$250 
Rear wiper$175 
Engine / Motor 
24 kWh battery pack$0 
6.6 kW onboard charger$500 
DC quick-charging capability$750 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Laminated front side windows $200
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Navigation system$600 
Pandora internet radio connectivity$0 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Detailed driving style feedback$100 
Digital instruments$0 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
LED headlights$1000 
Tachometer $75
Trip computer$150 
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75
Heated second row seats$200 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Total Value of Features$5,895$3,375
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,520$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,3190

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan LEAF vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20132011
ModelLEAFMalibu
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in112.3 in
Length175.0 in191.8 in
Width69.7 in70.3 in
Height61.0 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,257 lb.3,416 lb.
Fuel Capacity0.0 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.2 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.7 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.5 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.0 in52.1 in
Row 2 Legroom33.3 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
24.0 ft315.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
30.0 ft315.1 ft3

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