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Nissan Maxima vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Maxima vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $22,990

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $11,515

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,631

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $9,935

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092008
ModelMaximaMalibu Classic
TrimSVLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,860 $20,320
Base Invoice $30,097 $19,304
Cold Package 400  
Floor mats 180  
Rear spoiler 370 175
Front Seating Package   450
Luxury and Convenience Package   595
Sunroof   800
Cold Package 347  
Floor mats 135  
Rear spoiler 292 145
Front Seating Package   374
Luxury and Convenience Package   494
Sunroof   664
Options (change) 950 2,020
Options (change) 774 1,677
Destination 695 650
Total Price $34,505 $22,990
Total Invoice $31,566 $21,631

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,410
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,180
Model Year20092008
ModelMaximaMalibu Classic
TrimSVLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6219hp V6
TransmissionCVT-6T4
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG18/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18215/60-16
Total Price$34,505$22,990
Adjustments for Features-4,1050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,400$22,990
Total Invoice$31,566$21,631
Adjustments for Features-3,7550
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,811$21,631

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Model Year20092008
ModelMaximaMalibu Classic
TrimSVLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Proximity key$250 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Brake assist$50 
Front side airbags$350 
Stability control$400 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Interior air filter$0 
Rear air vents$100 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
MP3-compatible player$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Alloy-look steel wheels $100
Total Value of Features$5,355$1,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,105$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,7550

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See a complete comparison of Nissan Maxima vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic features.

Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Model Year20092008
ModelMaximaMalibu Classic
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in106.3 in
Length190.6 in188.3 in
Width73.2 in69.9 in
Height57.8 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,556 lb.3,297 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.16.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom43.8 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in38.5 in
Cargo Volume14.2 ft315.4 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Nissan Maxima vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic specs.

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SV

Cold Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested20062%
Total Not Requested12538%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT

Front Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury and Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Compass0Yes
Alloy-look steel wheels100No
Total Requested31576%
Total Not Requested10024%

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