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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: $33,600

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $4,465

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,200

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $2,954

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142016
ModelMaximaMalibu
TrimSVPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,380 $30,920
Base Invoice $31,845 $29,683
Tech Package 1,150  
Value Package 1,000  
Floor mats 210  
Cargo organizer 165 140
Illuminated door sill trim plates 350 395
Panoramic sunroof   1,270
Tech Package 1,009  
Value Package 919  
Floor mats 159  
Cargo organizer 146 127
Illuminated door sill trim plates 266 359
Panoramic sunroof   1,156
Options (change) 2,875 1,805
Options (change) 2,499 1,642
Destination 810 875
Total Price $38,065 $33,600
Total Invoice $35,154 $32,200

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,615
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,014
Model Year20142016
ModelMaximaMalibu
TrimSVPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6250hp I4
TransmissionCVT-6T8
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG22/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/40-19
Total Price$38,065$33,600
Adjustments for Features0-2,150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,065$31,450
Total Invoice$35,154$32,200
Adjustments for Features0-2,060
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,154$30,140

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20142016
ModelMaximaMalibu
TrimSVPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $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 
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 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows $200
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
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 
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 
Compass $0
Fog lights$125 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Upgraded floor mats $0
Total Value of Features$2,605$4,755
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,150
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,060

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See a complete comparison of Nissan Maxima vs. Chevrolet Malibu features.

Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20142016
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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See a complete comparison of Nissan Maxima vs. Chevrolet Malibu specs.

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SV

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large10No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested92594%
Total Not Requested606%
Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested52560%
Total Not Requested35040%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Premier

Panoramic sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested1008%
Total Not Requested120092%

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