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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: $28,875

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $9,480

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,402

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $8,422

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172011
ModelMaximaMaximaMalibu
TrimSLPlatinumLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $37,250 $40,340 $27,165
Base Invoice $34,772 $37,652 $25,806
Floor mats 220 220  
Temporary spare tire     100
Sunroof     850
Floor mats 167 167  
Temporary spare tire     88
Sunroof     748
Options (change) 220 220 950
Options (change) 167 167 836
Destination 885 885 760
Total Price $38,355 $41,445 $28,875
Total Invoice $35,824 $38,704 $27,402

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,225
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,448
Model Year201720172011
ModelMaximaMaximaMalibu
TrimSLPlatinumLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V6300hp V6169hp I4
TransmissionCVT-7CVT-7T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 11?, 11?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/45-18225/50-18
Total Price$38,355$41,445$28,875
Adjustments for Features-4,255-6,7550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,100$34,690$28,875
Cost Above Minimum$0$590$0
Total Invoice$35,824$38,704$27,402
Adjustments for Features-3,974-6,3080
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,850$32,396$27,402
Cost Above Minimum$0$546$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year201720172011
ModelMaximaMaximaMalibu
TrimSLPlatinumLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Active noise reduction$0$0 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600 
Cruise control  $150
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote app $25 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Sunshade, rear  $125
Sunshade, rear, power $225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras $500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Driver drowsiness monitor $150 
Moving object detection, front $25 
Moving object detection, rear $25 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Predictive forward collision warning$250$250 
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rain-sensing wipers $175 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 $75
Exterior 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
HD radio$50$50 
Navigation system$600$600 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75 
Compass  $0
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25 
Trip computer$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Total Value of Features$7,380$9,880$3,125
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,255$6,755$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,974-6,3080

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20172011
ModelMaximaMalibu
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in112.3 in
Length192.8 in191.8 in
Width73.2 in70.3 in
Height56.5 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,472 lb.3,416 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.2 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom45.0 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.5 in52.1 in
Row 2 Legroom34.2 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume14.3 ft315.1 ft3

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