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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: $34,050

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $1,835

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,992

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $603

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720072013
ModelMaximaMaximaMalibu
TrimSESLLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,050 $30,150 $27,365
Base Invoice $25,648 $27,575 $25,859
Driver Preferred Package 3,600 1,000  
Mud guards 140 140  
Xenon HID headlights 150 150  
Sunroof 900 900  
Navigation system 1,800 1,800 795
Satellite radio 350 350  
Stability control 600 600  
Floor mats 170 170  
2.0L I4     2,335
Premium Package     1,000
Forward collision warning     395
Electronics and Entertainment Package     1,350
Driver Preferred Package 3,122 867  
Mud guards 105 105  
Xenon HID headlights 131 131  
Sunroof 780 780  
Navigation system 1,561 1,561 700
Satellite radio 304 304  
Stability control 520 520  
Floor mats 127 127  
2.0L I4     2,207
Premium Package     880
Forward collision warning     348
Electronics and Entertainment Package     1,188
Options (change) 7,710 5,110 5,875
Options (change) 6,650 4,395 5,323
Destination 625 625 810
Total Price $36,385 $35,885 $34,050
Total Invoice $32,923 $32,595 $31,992

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,145
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,834
Model Year200720072013
ModelMaximaMaximaMalibu
TrimSESLLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine255hp V6255hp V6259hp I4
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6T6
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$36,385$35,885$34,050
Adjustments for Features-3000-1,310
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,085$35,885$32,740
Cost Above Minimum$200$0$0
Total Invoice$32,923$32,595$31,992
Adjustments for Features-2710-1,231
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,652$32,595$30,761
Cost Above Minimum$57$0$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year200720072013
ModelMaximaMaximaMalibu
TrimSESLLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
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 
Forward collision warning  $200
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Lane departure warning  $200
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rear side airbags  $300
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor  $50
Tire-pressure monitor  $75
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Cargo net  $40
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Laminated front side windows  $200
Rear spoiler$200  
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Voice control for external devices  $0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
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 
Aluminum trim$100  
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$3,005$2,705$4,015
Value of Feature Adjustments$300$0$1,310
Value of Feature Adjustments-2710-1,231

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20072013
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 Weight3,579 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
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Compass0No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 320W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested175059%
Total Not Requested120041%

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
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested37537%
Total Not Requested65063%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

Forward collision alert
FeatureValueRequested?
Forward collision alert200No
Lane departure warning system200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
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@5300
260 lb-ft@5200
FeatureValueRequested?
turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
259 hp@5300
260 lb-ft@5200
1000Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested1900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
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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