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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: $30,120

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $2,795

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,479

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $1,548

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062010
ModelMaximaMaximaMalibu
TrimSESLLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,900 $30,000 $26,955
Base Invoice $25,511 $27,437 $25,607
Driver Preferred Package 3,500    
Mud guards 130    
Floor mats 160 160  
Sunroof 900 900 850
Stability control 600 600  
Satellite radio 350 350  
Bluetooth cell phone link   300  
3.6L V6     1,595
Driver Preferred Package 3,035    
Mud guards 99    
Floor mats 121 121  
Sunroof 780 780 748
Stability control 520 520  
Satellite radio 304 304  
Bluetooth cell phone link   260  
3.6L V6     1,404
Options (change) 5,640 2,310 2,445
Options (change) 4,859 1,985 2,152
Destination 605 605 720
Total Price $34,145 $32,915 $30,120
Total Invoice $30,975 $30,027 $28,479

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,315
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,040
Model Year200620062010
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, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18225/55-17225/50-18
Total Price$34,145$32,915$30,120
Adjustments for Features-8750-520
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,270$32,915$29,600
Cost Above Minimum$355$0$0
Total Invoice$30,975$30,027$28,479
Adjustments for Features-7940-492
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,181$30,027$27,987
Cost Above Minimum$154$0$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year200620062010
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 
AC power outlet  $100
Heated steering wheel$100  
Remote start  $150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Sunshade, rear  $125
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 
Cargo net$40$40 
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
Cassette player$50$50 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
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 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50 
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 $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$3,280$2,405$2,925
Value of Feature Adjustments$875$0$520
Value of Feature Adjustments-7940-492

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20062010
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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Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SE

Driver Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Rear spoiler200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Compass0Yes
Bose, 320W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested145051%
Total Not Requested140049%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
252 hp@6300
251 lb-ft@3200
FeatureValueRequested?
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
252 hp@6300
251 lb-ft@3200
1000Yes
Performance steering system (optional)250No
Total Requested100080%
Total Not Requested25020%

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