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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: $24,415

Chevrolet Malibu Maxx LTZ   
Difference: $5,385

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,070

Chevrolet Malibu Maxx LTZ   
Difference: $4,762

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182006
ModelLEAFMalibu
TrimSLMaxx LTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $36,200 $23,465
Base Invoice $34,285 $22,175
Floor mats 190  
Cargo net 25  
Satellite radio   325
Floor mats 144  
Cargo net 18  
Satellite radio   270
Options (change) 215 325
Options (change) 162 270
Destination 885 625
Gas Tax -7,500 0
Total Price $29,800 $24,415
Total Invoice $27,832 $23,070

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan LEAF vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Maxx LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $600
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $293
Model Year20182006
ModelLEAFMalibu
TrimSLMaxx LTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine147hp E201hp V6
TransmissionA1T4
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17225/50-17
Total Price$29,800$24,415
Adjustments for Features-4,7850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,015$24,415
Total Invoice$27,832$23,070
Adjustments for Features-4,4690
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,363$23,070

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Features Comparison: Nissan LEAF vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20182006
ModelLEAFMalibu
TrimSLMaxx LTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Cruise control $150
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Proximity key$250 
Remote app$25 
Remote climate control$25 
Remote start $150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Brake assist$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Forward collision warning$200 
Stability control$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo mat$40 
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable $100
Climate Control 
Heat pump$250 
Engine / Motor 
40 kWh battery pack$0 
6.6 kW onboard charger$500 
DC quick-charging capability$750 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside moldings $75
Glass roof panel(s) $300
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
HD radio$50 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Navigation system$600 
Rear seat audio controls $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic + travel 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
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Tachometer $75
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Folding passenger seat $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Polished alloy wheels $350
Total Value of Features$7,960$3,175
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,785$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,4690

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan LEAF vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20182006
ModelLEAFMalibu
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.3 in112.3 in
Length176.4 in187.8 in
Width70.5 in69.8 in
Height61.4 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,434 lb.3,459 lb.
Fuel Capacity0.0 gal.16.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.2 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.7 in53.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.5 in55.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.0 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom33.5 in41.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.6 ft322.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
30.0 ft341.0 ft3

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