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Nissan 350Z vs. Chevrolet Malibu Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan 350Z vs. Chevrolet Malibu Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,820

Chevrolet Malibu LT   
Difference: $7,245

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,555

Chevrolet Malibu LT   
Difference: $5,635

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006201620162016
Model350Z350ZMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimTouringGrand TouringLTPremierHybrid
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,450 $35,850 $25,020 $30,920 $27,770
Base Invoice $30,011 $32,781 $24,019 $29,683 $26,659
Side airbags with side curtain airbags 620 620      
Floor mats 90 90      
Cargo net 80 80 60 60 60
Cargo mat 70 70 80   80
Satellite radio 350 350      
Navigation system 1,800 1,800 495   495
Convenience and Technology Package     895   895
Leather Package     1,395   1,395
Driver Confidence Package         1,195
Side airbags with side curtain airbags 538 538      
Floor mats 64 64      
Cargo net 53 53 55 55 55
Cargo mat 54 54 73   73
Satellite radio 304 304      
Navigation system 1,561 1,561 450   450
Convenience and Technology Package     814   814
Leather Package     1,269   1,269
Driver Confidence Package         1,087
Options (change) 3,010 3,010 2,925 60 4,120
Options (change) 2,574 2,574 2,661 55 3,748
Destination 605 605 875 875 875
Total Price $36,065 $39,465 $28,820 $31,855 $32,765
Total Invoice $33,190 $35,960 $27,555 $30,613 $31,282

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan 350Z vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,210
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,470
Model Year20062006201620162016
Model350Z350ZMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimTouringGrand TouringLTPremierHybrid
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V6300hp V6163hp I4250hp I4122hp I4 H
TransmissionM6M6T6T8CVT
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)240, 7240, 7?, 9?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18245/40-18225/55-17245/40-19225/55-17
Total Price$36,065$39,465$28,820$31,855$32,765
Adjustments for Features0-200-2,965-3,965-5,015
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,065$39,265$25,855$27,890$27,750
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,200$0$2,035$1,895
Total Invoice$33,190$35,960$27,555$30,613$31,282
Adjustments for Features0-182-2,835-3,810-4,788
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,190$35,778$24,720$26,803$26,494
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,588$0$2,083$1,774

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Features Comparison: Nissan 350Z vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20062006201620162016
Model350Z350ZMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimTouringGrand TouringLTPremierHybrid
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300 
CVT    $1000
RWD$0$0   
FWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100$100
Heated steering wheel   $100 
Power rear side windows  $200$200$200
Proximity key  $250$250$250
Remote app  $25$25$25
Remote start  $150$150$150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15   
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250
Universal garage door opener$100$100   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0   
Automatic braking, low-speed    $200
Blind spot warning system    $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear    $100
Following distance indicator    $25
Forward collision warning    $200
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based    $200
Lane departure warning    $200
Obstacle detection, front    $150
Obstacle detection, rear    $250
Pedestrian detection    $50
Rear side airbags  $300$300$300
Rearview camera  $200$200$200
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50
Safety key  $5$5$5
Vehicle health reports  $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25   
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 $200$200
Dual-zone climate control   $125$125
Interior air filter  $0$0$0
Rear air vents  $100$100$100
Rear wiper$175$175   
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150 $150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0 $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 $25 
Laminated front side windows  $200$200$200
Rear spoiler $200   
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0$0
Android Auto support  $100$100$100
App support  $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100$100
Aux input  $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325   
MP3-compatible player$50$50   
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225$225
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50$50
Wireless charging station  $75$75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights    $200
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125
Compass  $0$0$0
Detailed driving style feedback    $100
Large energy flow and fuel economy display    $25
Tachometer$75$75$75$75 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100   
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300 
Folding second row seats  $300$300$300
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Memory system, driver seat   $200 
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$2,290$2,490$5,255$6,255$7,305
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$200$2,965$3,965$5,015
Value of Feature Adjustments0-182-2,835-3,810-4,788

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan 350Z vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20062016
Model350ZMalibu
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in111.4 in
Length169.8 in193.8 in
Width71.5 in73.0 in
Height52.1 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,340 lb.3,087 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.13.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.6 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.4 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume6.8 ft315.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan 350Z Touring

Side airbags with side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Nissan 350Z Grand Touring

Side airbags with side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%
Convenience and Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150No
Safety key5No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested30048%
Total Not Requested33052%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested120067%
Total Not Requested60033%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%
Convenience and Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150No
Safety key5No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested30048%
Total Not Requested33052%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1775100%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested120067%
Total Not Requested60033%

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