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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: $30,580

Nissan LEAF SL   
Difference: $3,525

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,508

Nissan LEAF SL   
Difference: $4,154

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018
ModelLEAFMalibu
TrimSLPremier
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,200 $30,975
Base Invoice $34,285 $29,736
Floor mats 190  
Technology Package 650  
Cargo net 25 65
Door sill trim plates 130  
Driver Confidence Package   1,195
Driver Confidence Package II   995
Floor mats 144  
Technology Package 570  
Cargo net 18 59
Door sill trim plates 106  
Driver Confidence Package   1,087
Driver Confidence Package II   905
Options (change) 995 2,255
Options (change) 838 2,051
Destination 885 875
Gas Tax -7,500 0
Total Price $30,580 $34,105
Total Invoice $28,508 $32,662

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan LEAF vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan LEAF SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,865
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,522
Model Year20182018
ModelLEAFMalibu
TrimSLPremier
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine147hp E250hp I4
TransmissionA1T9
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17245/45-18
Total Price$30,580$34,105
Adjustments for Features0-660
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,580$33,445
Total Invoice$28,508$32,662
Adjustments for Features0-632
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,508$32,030

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Features Comparison: Nissan LEAF vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20182018
ModelLEAFMalibu
TrimSLPremier
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Remote climate control$25 
Remote start $150
Semi-automated parking system $500
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, low-speed $200
Blind spot collision prevention$150 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Following distance indicator $25
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane keeping assist$400 
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rear side airbags $300
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heat pump$250 
Interior air filter $0
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper$175 
Engine / Motor 
40 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 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Wireless charging station $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Detailed driving style feedback$100 
Digital instruments$0 
Fog lights$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Tachometer $75
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Total Value of Features$5,720$6,380
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$660
Value of Feature Adjustments0-632

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See a complete comparison of Nissan LEAF vs. Chevrolet Malibu features.

Specifications Comparison: Nissan LEAF vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20182018
ModelLEAFMalibu
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in111.4 in
Length176.4 in193.8 in
Width70.5 in73.0 in
Height61.4 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,434 lb.3,087 lb.
Fuel Capacity0.0 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.2 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.7 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 Legroom33.5 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		23.6 ft315.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		30.0 ft315.8 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Nissan LEAF vs. Chevrolet Malibu specs.

Option Package Details
Nissan LEAF SL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist400No
Total Requested115068%
Total Not Requested55032%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Premier

Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested115065%
Total Not Requested62535%
Driver Confidence Package II
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Total Requested90064%
Total Not Requested50036%

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