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Nissan Maxima vs. Chevrolet Malibu Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Maxima vs. Chevrolet Malibu Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,545

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $4,070

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,919

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $2,848

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062008
ModelMaximaMaximaMalibu
TrimSESLLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,900 $30,000 $27,095
Base Invoice $25,511 $27,437 $25,605
Driver Preferred Package 3,500    
Mud guards 130    
Floor mats 160 160  
Sunroof 900 900 800
Satellite radio 350 350  
Stability control 600 600  
Driver Preferred Package 3,035    
Mud guards 99    
Floor mats 121 121  
Sunroof 780 780 664
Satellite radio 304 304  
Stability control 520 520  
Options (change) 5,640 2,010 800
Options (change) 4,859 1,725 664
Destination 605 605 650
Total Price $34,145 $32,615 $28,545
Total Invoice $30,975 $29,767 $26,919

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,580
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,329
Model Year200620062008
ModelMaximaMaximaMalibu
TrimSESLLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine265hp V6265hp V6252hp V6
TransmissionT5T5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG20/28 MPG17/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 8320, 8210, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18225/55-17225/50-18
Total Price$34,145$32,615$28,545
Adjustments for Features-9750-510
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,170$32,615$28,035
Cost Above Minimum$555$0$0
Total Invoice$30,975$29,767$26,919
Adjustments for Features-8840-481
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,091$29,767$26,438
Cost Above Minimum$324$0$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year200620062008
ModelMaximaMaximaMalibu
TrimSESLLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100  
Remote start  $150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Tire-pressure monitor  $75
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Laminated front side windows  $200
Rear spoiler$200  
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
Cassette player$50$50 
MP3-compatible player  $50
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Cornering lights$50$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Trip computer$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$3,015$2,040$2,550
Value of Feature Adjustments$975$0$510
Value of Feature Adjustments-8840-481

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

Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20062008
ModelMaximaMalibu
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.2 in112.3 in
Length193.5 in191.8 in
Width71.7 in70.3 in
Height58.3 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,473 lb.3,680 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.5 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.9 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.8 in52.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume15.5 ft315.1 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SE

Driver Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Rear spoiler200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Compass0Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Bose, 320W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested150053%
Total Not Requested135047%

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