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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: $27,550

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $2,925

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,072

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $2,379

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162009
ModelLEAFMalibu
TrimSLLTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,790 $26,880
Base Invoice $34,843 $25,402
Floor mats 180  
Door sill trim plates 130  
Cargo net 25  
Floor mats 134  
Door sill trim plates 106  
Cargo net 18  
Options (change) 335 0
Options (change) 258 0
Destination 850 670
Gas Tax -7,500 0
Total Price $30,475 $27,550
Total Invoice $28,451 $26,072

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan LEAF vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $505
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $120
Model Year20162009
ModelLEAFMalibu
TrimSLLTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine107hp E169hp I4
TransmissionA1T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6210, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17225/50-18
Total Price$30,475$27,550
Adjustments for Features-2,4200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,055$27,550
Total Invoice$28,451$26,072
Adjustments for Features-2,2590
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,192$26,072

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Features Comparison: Nissan LEAF vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20162009
ModelLEAFMalibu
TrimSLLTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Photovoltaic solar panel$250 
Proximity key$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 
Rearview camera$200 
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Climate Control 
Heat pump$250 
Rear wiper$175 
Engine / Motor 
30 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 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
Navigation system$600 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
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 
Manual lumbar 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 recliner, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$6,170$3,750
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,420$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,2590

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan LEAF vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20162009
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.3,451 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
23.6 ft315.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
30.0 ft315.1 ft3

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