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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: $30,960

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $5,535

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,299

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $4,137

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012
ModelMaximaMalibu
TrimSVLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,120 $28,600
Base Invoice $32,163 $27,027
Cold Package 400  
Floor mats 195  
3.6L V6   1,600
Cold Package 347  
Floor mats 146  
3.6L V6   1,512
Options (change) 595 1,600
Options (change) 493 1,512
Destination 780 760
Total Price $36,495 $30,960
Total Invoice $33,436 $29,299

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,220
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,848
Model Year20122012
ModelMaximaMalibu
TrimSVLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6252hp V6
TransmissionCVT-6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG17/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18225/50-18
Total Price$36,495$30,960
Adjustments for Features-3150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,180$30,960
Total Invoice$33,436$29,299
Adjustments for Features-2890
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,147$29,299

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20122012
ModelMaximaMalibu
TrimSVLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Heated steering wheel$100 
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 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Interior air filter$0 
Rear air vents$100 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Laminated front side windows $200
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Trip computer$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Total Value of Features$2,515$2,200
Value of Feature Adjustments$315$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2890

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20122012
ModelMaximaMalibu
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in112.3 in
Length190.6 in191.8 in
Width73.2 in70.3 in
Height57.8 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,556 lb.3,645 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.8 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in52.1 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume14.2 ft315.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SV

Cold Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested22569%
Total Not Requested10031%

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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