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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: $5,485

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,303

Chevrolet Malibu Limited LTZ   
Difference: $3,952

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092016
ModelMaximaMalibu Limited
TrimSVLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,860 $28,420
Base Invoice $30,097 $26,857
Floor mats 180  
Cold Package 400  
Tech Package 2,400  
Xenon HID headlights 400  
Bluetooth cell phone link 300  
Rear spoiler 370 400
Electronics and Entertainment Package   1,850
Navigation system   495
Cargo mat   80
Floor mats 135  
Cold Package 347  
Tech Package 2,082  
Xenon HID headlights 347  
Bluetooth cell phone link 260  
Rear spoiler 292 364
Electronics and Entertainment Package   1,684
Navigation system   450
Cargo mat   73
Options (change) 4,050 2,825
Options (change) 3,463 2,571
Destination 695 875
Total Price $37,605 $32,120
Total Invoice $34,255 $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: $6,320
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,740
Model Year20092016
ModelMaximaMalibu Limited
TrimSVLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6202hp I4
TransmissionCVT-6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG24/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18215/60-16
Total Price$37,605$32,120
Adjustments for Features0-835
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,605$31,285
Total Invoice$34,255$30,303
Adjustments for Features0-788
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,255$29,515

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Chevrolet Malibu Limited

Model Year20092016
ModelMaximaMalibu Limited
TrimSVLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Heated steering wheel$100 
Proximity key$250 
Remote app $25
Remote start $150
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rear side airbags $300
Rollover sensor $50
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows $200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Media drive$15 
SD Card slot$25 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
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 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Total Value of Features$2,280$3,115
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$835
Value of Feature Adjustments0-788

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Chevrolet Malibu Limited

Model Year20092016
ModelMaximaMalibu Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in107.8 in
Length190.6 in191.5 in
Width73.2 in73.0 in
Height57.8 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,556 lb.3,393 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in57.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.8 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in54.3 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume14.2 ft316.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SV

Cold Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested22569%
Total Not Requested10031%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
A/V input jacks25No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested112593%
Total Not Requested907%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Limited LTZ

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested120072%
Total Not Requested47528%

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