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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: $34,810

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $7,315

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,679

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $6,652

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182014
ModelMaximaMalibu
TrimPlatinumLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $40,940 $27,790
Base Invoice $38,212 $26,262
Floor mats 300  
Advanced Safety Package   890
Electronics and Entertainment Package   1,350
2.0L I4   2,160
Navigation system   795
Premium Package   1,000
Floor mats 234  
Advanced Safety Package   783
Electronics and Entertainment Package   1,188
2.0L I4   2,041
Navigation system   700
Premium Package   880
Options (change) 300 6,195
Options (change) 234 5,592
Destination 885 825
Total Price $42,125 $34,810
Total Invoice $39,331 $32,679

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,235
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,776
Model Year20182014
ModelMaximaMalibu
TrimPlatinumLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V6259hp I4
TransmissionCVT-7T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG21/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 11?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/40-19
Total Price$42,125$34,810
Adjustments for Features-3,0800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,045$34,810
Total Invoice$39,331$32,679
Adjustments for Features-2,8760
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,455$32,679

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20182014
ModelMaximaMalibu
TrimPlatinumLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Active noise reduction$0 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Cruise control $150
Heated steering wheel$100 
Remote app$25 
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 
Around view cameras$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure warning $200
Moving object detection, front$25 
Moving object detection, rear$25 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Predictive forward collision warning$250 
Rear side airbags $300
Rearview camera $200
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents$100 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
HD radio$50 
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)$0 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Compass $0
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Total Value of Features$7,930$4,850
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,080$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,8760

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20182014
ModelMaximaMalibu
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in107.8 in
Length192.8 in191.5 in
Width73.2 in73.0 in
Height56.5 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,471 lb.3,635 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in57.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.2 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom45.0 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.5 in54.3 in
Row 2 Legroom34.2 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume14.3 ft316.3 ft3

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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%
Advanced Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%
Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40WR19 tires400No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested32528%
Total Not Requested85072%
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%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%

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