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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: $4,350

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,293

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $3,000

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122015
ModelMaximaMalibu
TrimSVLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,120 $28,320
Base Invoice $32,163 $26,762
Cold Package 400  
Monitor Package 700  
Tech Package 1,850  
Xenon HID headlights 400  
Floor mats 195  
Rear spoiler 375 400
2.0L I4   2,160
Navigation system   495
Electronics and Entertainment Package   1,300
Premium Package   1,000
Advanced Safety Package   890
Cargo mat   80
Cold Package 347  
Monitor Package 607  
Tech Package 1,605  
Xenon HID headlights 347  
Floor mats 146  
Rear spoiler 298 352
2.0L I4   2,041
Navigation system   436
Electronics and Entertainment Package   1,144
Premium Package   880
Advanced Safety Package   783
Cargo mat   70
Options (change) 3,920 6,325
Options (change) 3,350 5,706
Destination 780 825
Total Price $39,820 $35,470
Total Invoice $36,293 $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: $6,660
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,168
Model Year20122015
ModelMaximaMalibu
TrimSVLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6259hp I4
TransmissionCVT-6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG21/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/40-19
Total Price$39,820$35,470
Adjustments for Features0-2,310
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,820$33,160
Total Invoice$36,293$33,293
Adjustments for Features0-2,168
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,293$31,125

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20122015
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 
Remote app $25
Remote start $150
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$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
Rollover sensor $50
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows $200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
App support $0
DVD-compatible player$0 
Media drive$15 
SD Card slot$25 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
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 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Total Value of Features$1,530$3,840
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,310
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,168

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20122015
ModelMaximaMalibu
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in107.8 in
Length190.6 in191.5 in
Width73.2 in73.0 in
Height57.8 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,556 lb.3,635 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in57.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.8 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in54.3 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume14.2 ft316.3 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%
Monitor Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
A/V input jacks25No
USB port25Yes
Media drive, small5No
Total Requested22588%
Total Not Requested3012%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested72592%
Total Not Requested658%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40WR19 tires400No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested30026%
Total Not Requested87574%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested75079%
Total Not Requested20021%
Advanced Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested700100%

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