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

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Nissan Maxima vs. Chevrolet Malibu Limited Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,120

Chevrolet Malibu Limited LTZ   
Difference: $4,330

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,303

Chevrolet Malibu Limited LTZ   
Difference: $2,832

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082016
ModelMaximaMaximaMalibu Limited
TrimSESLLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,630 $30,880 $28,420
Base Invoice $26,229 $28,286 $26,857
Sensory Package 2,550    
Floor mats 175 175  
Stability control 600 600  
Platinum Edition Package 1,100 1,100  
Sunroof 900 900  
Navigation system 1,800 1,800 495
Rear spoiler   370 400
Electronics and Entertainment Package     1,850
Cargo mat     80
Sensory Package 2,213    
Floor mats 131 131  
Stability control 520 520  
Platinum Edition Package 1,006 1,006  
Sunroof 780 780  
Navigation system 1,561 1,561 450
Rear spoiler   291 364
Electronics and Entertainment Package     1,684
Cargo mat     73
Options (change) 7,125 4,945 2,825
Options (change) 6,211 4,289 2,571
Destination 695 695 875
Total Price $36,450 $36,520 $32,120
Total Invoice $33,135 $33,270 $30,303

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Chevrolet Malibu Limited

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Limited LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,505
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,000
Model Year200820082016
ModelMaximaMaximaMalibu Limited
TrimSESLLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine255hp V6255hp V6202hp I4
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/25 MPG19/25 MPG24/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 8320, 8?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18225/55-17215/60-16
Total Price$36,450$36,520$32,120
Adjustments for Features-1000-275
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,350$36,520$31,845
Cost Above Minimum$0$170$0
Total Invoice$33,135$33,270$30,303
Adjustments for Features-910-259
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,044$33,270$30,044
Cost Above Minimum$0$226$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Chevrolet Malibu Limited

Model Year200820082016
ModelMaximaMaximaMalibu Limited
TrimSESLLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote app  $25
Remote start  $150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rear side airbags  $300
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor  $50
Temporary spare tire  $150
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Laminated front side windows  $200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0
App support  $0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
Siri Eyes Free support  $0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
USB port  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Compass  $0
Cornering lights$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$3,940$3,840$4,115
Value of Feature Adjustments$100$0$275
Value of Feature Adjustments-910-259

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Chevrolet Malibu Limited

Model Year20082016
ModelMaximaMalibu Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.2 in107.8 in
Length193.5 in191.5 in
Width71.7 in73.0 in
Height58.3 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,579 lb.3,393 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in57.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.5 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.9 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.8 in54.3 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume15.5 ft316.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SE

Sensory Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Compass0No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 320W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested157574%
Total Not Requested55026%
Platinum Edition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Heated steering wheel100No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Total Requested17511%
Total Not Requested135089%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SL

Platinum Edition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Heated steering wheel100No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Total Requested17511%
Total Not Requested135089%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Limited LTZ

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%
Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200No
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested102561%
Total Not Requested65039%

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