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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: $30,470

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $9,595

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202020202011
ModelMaximaMaximaMalibu
TrimSLPlatinumLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $38,840 $41,840 $27,165
Floor mats 300 300  
Temporary spare tire     100
Sunroof     850
3.6L V6     1,595
Floor mats 234 234  
Temporary spare tire     88
Sunroof     748
3.6L V6     1,404
Options (change) 300 300 2,545
Options (change) 234 234 2,240
Destination 925 925 760
Total Price $40,065 $43,065 $30,470

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Nissan Maxima Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,240
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,831
Model Year202020202011
ModelMaximaMaximaMalibu
TrimSLPlatinumLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V6300hp V6252hp V6
TransmissionCVT-7CVT-7T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/30 MPG20/30 MPG17/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 11?, 11?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/40-19225/50-18
Total Price$40,065$43,065$30,470
Adjustments for Features-4,355-6,8550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,710$36,210$30,470
Cost Above Minimum$0$500$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year202020202011
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 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
HD radio$50$50 
Navigation system$600$600 
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)$0$0 
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 
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Total Value of Features$7,480$9,980$3,125
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,355$6,855$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-126-1840

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20202011
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 Weight3,552 lb.3,645 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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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
252 hp@6300
251 lb-ft@3200
FeatureValueRequested?
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
252 hp@6300
251 lb-ft@3200
1000Yes
Performance steering system (optional)250No
Total Requested100080%
Total Not Requested25020%

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