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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: $24,915

Chevrolet Malibu SS   
Difference: $9,270

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,416

Chevrolet Malibu SS   
Difference: $7,359

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072006
ModelMaximaMalibu
TrimSESS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,050 $22,865
Base Invoice $25,648 $21,608
Sensory Package 2,400  
Polished alloy wheels 1,550  
Mud guards 140  
Floor mats 170  
Satellite radio 350 325
Sunroof 900 800
CD changer, in-dash   300
Sensory Package 2,082  
Polished alloy wheels 1,104  
Mud guards 105  
Floor mats 127  
Satellite radio 304 270
Sunroof 780 664
CD changer, in-dash   249
Options (change) 5,510 1,425
Options (change) 4,502 1,183
Destination 625 625
Total Price $34,185 $24,915
Total Invoice $30,775 $23,416

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu SS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,215
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,509
Model Year20072006
ModelMaximaMalibu
TrimSESS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine255hp V6240hp V6
TransmissionCVT-6T4
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18225/50-18
Total Price$34,185$24,915
Adjustments for Features-2,0550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,130$24,915
Total Invoice$30,775$23,416
Adjustments for Features-1,8500
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,925$23,416

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20072006
ModelMaximaMalibu
TrimSESS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Proximity key$250 
Remote start $150
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Brake assist$50 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Cargo net $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Interior air filter$0 
Rear air vents$100 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Compass$0 
Cornering lights$50 
Heated mirrors$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Heated front seats$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Partial leather seating sufaces $450
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Total Value of Features$3,730$1,675
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,055$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,8500

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20072006
ModelMaximaMalibu
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.2 in106.3 in
Length193.5 in188.3 in
Width71.7 in69.9 in
Height58.3 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,579 lb.3,315 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.16.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.5 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom43.9 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.8 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in38.5 in
Cargo Volume15.5 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SE

Sensory Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated mirrors25No
Heated front seats200No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Compass0No
MP3-compatible player50No
Bose, 320W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested20010%
Total Not Requested172590%

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