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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: $34,715

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $6,910

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,218

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $4,638

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122017
ModelMaximaMalibu
TrimSVPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,120 $30,975
Base Invoice $32,163 $29,736
Premium Package 3,300  
Tech Package 1,850  
Floor mats 195  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 235 395
Cargo organizer 145 140
Sun and Wheels Package   2,270
Cargo net   60
Premium Package 2,862  
Tech Package 1,605  
Floor mats 146  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 183 359
Cargo organizer 117 127
Sun and Wheels Package   2,066
Cargo net   55
Options (change) 5,725 2,865
Options (change) 4,913 2,607
Destination 780 875
Total Price $41,625 $34,715
Total Invoice $37,856 $33,218

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,635
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,332
Model Year20122017
ModelMaximaMalibu
TrimSVPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6250hp I4
TransmissionCVT-6T9
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG22/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/40-19
Total Price$41,625$34,715
Adjustments for Features0-725
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,625$33,990
Total Invoice$37,856$33,218
Adjustments for Features0-694
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,856$32,524

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20122017
ModelMaximaMalibu
TrimSVPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Remote app $25
Remote start $150
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rear side airbags $300
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Temporary spare tire$150 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows $200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player$0 
Media drive$15 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Rear seat audio controls$25 
SD Card slot$25 
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
Wireless charging station $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Compass $0
Fog lights$125 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat$150 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Folding second row seats $300
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Upgraded floor mats $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$3,380$4,105
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$725
Value of Feature Adjustments0-694

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20122017
ModelMaximaMalibu
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in111.4 in
Length190.6 in193.8 in
Width73.2 in73.0 in
Height57.8 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,556 lb.3,388 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.13.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom43.8 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in53.4 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume14.2 ft315.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SV

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Panoramic sunroof300Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Rear air vents with manual controls50No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Cargo net40Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Second-row 3-person bench0No
Rearview camera200Yes
A/V input jacks25No
USB port25Yes
Media drive, small5No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested124050%
Total Not Requested123050%
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 Premier

Sun and Wheels Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
245/40R19 tires400No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested130076%
Total Not Requested40024%

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