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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: $35,470

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $25

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,252

Nissan Maxima SL   
Difference: $1,041

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062015
ModelMaximaMaximaMalibu
TrimSESLLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,900 $30,000 $28,320
Base Invoice $25,511 $27,437 $26,762
Driver Preferred Package 3,500 800  
Mud guards 130 130  
Floor mats 160 160  
Xenon HID headlights 150 150  
Sunroof 900 900  
Navigation system 1,800 1,800 495
Stability control 600 600  
Satellite radio 350 350  
2.0L I4     2,160
Premium Package     1,000
Advanced Safety Package     890
Electronics and Entertainment Package     1,300
Cargo mat     80
Rear spoiler     400
Driver Preferred Package 3,035 694  
Mud guards 99 99  
Floor mats 121 121  
Xenon HID headlights 131 131  
Sunroof 780 780  
Navigation system 1,561 1,561 436
Stability control 520 520  
Satellite radio 304 304  
2.0L I4     2,041
Premium Package     880
Advanced Safety Package     783
Electronics and Entertainment Package     1,144
Cargo mat     70
Rear spoiler     352
Options (change) 7,590 4,890 6,325
Options (change) 6,551 4,210 5,706
Destination 605 605 825
Total Price $36,095 $35,495 $35,470
Total Invoice $32,667 $32,252 $33,293

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,585
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,362
Model Year200620062015
ModelMaximaMaximaMalibu
TrimSESLLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine265hp V6265hp V6259hp I4
TransmissionT5T5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG20/28 MPG21/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 8320, 8?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18225/55-17245/40-19
Total Price$36,095$35,495$35,470
Adjustments for Features-2000-2,560
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,895$35,495$32,910
Cost Above Minimum$400$0$0
Total Invoice$32,667$32,252$33,293
Adjustments for Features-1810-2,403
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,486$32,252$30,890
Cost Above Minimum$234$0$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year200620062015
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$100 
Proximity key  $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 
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Forward collision warning  $200
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Lane departure warning  $200
Rear side airbags  $300
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor  $50
Tire-pressure monitor  $75
Vehicle health reports  $0
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Laminated front side windows  $200
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0
App support  $0
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Cassette player$50$50 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
MP3-compatible player  $50
Siri Eyes Free support  $0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
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 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
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$2,565$2,365$4,925
Value of Feature Adjustments$200$0$2,560
Value of Feature Adjustments-1810-2,403

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20062015
ModelMaximaMalibu
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.2 in107.8 in
Length193.5 in191.5 in
Width71.7 in73.0 in
Height58.3 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,473 lb.3,635 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

Driver Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Compass0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Bose, 320W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested190067%
Total Not Requested95033%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SL

Driver Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested37548%
Total Not Requested40052%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%
turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
259 hp@5500
295 lb-ft@3000
FeatureValueRequested?
turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
259 hp@5500
295 lb-ft@3000
1000Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested1900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Proximity key250No
Total Requested70074%
Total Not Requested25026%
Advanced Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested700100%
Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40WR19 tires400No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200No
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested12511%
Total Not Requested105089%

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