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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: $2,380

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,072

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $1,866

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182009
ModelLEAFMalibu
TrimSLLTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,200 $26,880
Base Invoice $34,285 $25,402
Floor mats 190  
Door sill trim plates 130  
Cargo net 25  
Floor mats 144  
Door sill trim plates 106  
Cargo net 18  
Options (change) 345 0
Options (change) 268 0
Destination 885 670
Gas Tax -7,500 0
Total Price $29,930 $27,550
Total Invoice $27,938 $26,072

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan LEAF vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan LEAF SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,640
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,886
Model Year20182009
ModelLEAFMalibu
TrimSLLTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine147hp E169hp I4
TransmissionA1T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7210, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17225/50-18
Total Price$29,930$27,550
Adjustments for Features-4,0200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,910$27,550
Total Invoice$27,938$26,072
Adjustments for Features-3,7520
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,186$26,072

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Features Comparison: Nissan LEAF vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20182009
ModelLEAFMalibu
TrimSLLTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Cruise control $150
Heated steering wheel$100 
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 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Forward collision warning$200 
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Climate Control 
Heat pump$250 
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 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
Navigation system$600 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel 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, single projector or low beam only$750 
Tachometer $75
Trip computer$150 
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
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
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 tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$7,620$3,600
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,020$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,7520

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

Specifications Comparison: Nissan LEAF vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20182009
ModelLEAFMalibu
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in112.3 in
Length176.4 in191.8 in
Width70.5 in70.3 in
Height61.4 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,434 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 Legroom33.5 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		23.6 ft315.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		30.0 ft315.1 ft3

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

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