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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: $5,805

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,919

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $4,499

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Model Year200820082008
ModelMaximaMaximaMalibu
TrimSESLLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,630 $30,880 $27,095
Base Invoice $26,229 $28,286 $25,605
Sensory Package 2,550    
Floor mats 175 175  
Stability control 600 600  
Platinum Edition Package 1,100 1,100  
Sunroof 900 900 800
Sensory Package 2,213    
Floor mats 131 131  
Stability control 520 520  
Platinum Edition Package 1,006 1,006  
Sunroof 780 780 664
Options (change) 5,325 2,775 800
Options (change) 4,650 2,437 664
Destination 695 695 650
Total Price $34,650 $34,350 $28,545
Total Invoice $31,574 $31,418 $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: $4,430
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,129
Model Year200820082008
ModelMaximaMaximaMalibu
TrimSESLLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine255hp V6255hp V6252hp V6
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/25 MPG19/25 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$34,650$34,350$28,545
Adjustments for Features-1,675-1,3750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,975$32,975$28,545
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$0
Total Invoice$31,574$31,418$26,919
Adjustments for Features-1,526-1,2580
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,048$30,160$26,919
Cost Above Minimum$0$112$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year200820082008
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 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Proximity key$250$250 
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 
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $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 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Cornering lights$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Trip computer$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$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$4,315$4,015$2,640
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,675$1,375$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,526-1,2580

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20082008
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 Weight3,579 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

Sensory Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Compass0Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 320W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested167579%
Total Not Requested45021%
Platinum Edition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested755%
Total Not Requested145095%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SL

Platinum Edition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested755%
Total Not Requested145095%

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