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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Nissan Maxima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Nissan Maxima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $37,615

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $4,885

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,962

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $3,660

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20192018
ModelMalibuMaxima
TrimPremierPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,820 $40,940
Base Invoice $30,611 $38,212
Driver Confidence Package 1,195  
Driver Confidence Package II 995  
Sun and Wheels Package 2,270  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 395 375
Cargo net 65  
Floor mats   300
Driver Confidence Package 1,087  
Driver Confidence Package II 905  
Sun and Wheels Package 2,066  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 359 291
Cargo net 59  
Floor mats   234
Options (change) 4,920 675
Options (change) 4,476 525
Destination 875 885
Total Price $37,615 $42,500
Total Invoice $35,962 $39,622

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Nissan Maxima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,575
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,371
Model Year20192018
ModelMalibuMaxima
TrimPremierPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine250hp I4300hp V6
TransmissionT9CVT-7
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/32 MPG21/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19245/45-18
Total Price$37,615$42,500
Adjustments for Features0-310
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,615$42,190
Total Invoice$35,962$39,622
Adjustments for Features0-289
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,962$39,333

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20192018
ModelMalibuMaxima
TrimPremierPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Active noise reduction $0
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Semi-automated parking system$500 
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, low-speed$200 
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Following distance indicator$25 
Forward collision warning$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Moving object detection, front $25
Moving object detection, rear $25
Pedestrian detection$50 
Predictive forward collision warning $250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rearview camera$200 
Safety key$5 
Temporary spare tire $150
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player $50
Rear seat USB outlets (optional) $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 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Wireless charging station$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Compass$0 
Fog lights $125
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Upgraded floor mats$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Total Value of Features$5,455$5,765
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$310
Value of Feature Adjustments0-289

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20192018
ModelMalibuMaxima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.4 in109.3 in
Length194.2 in192.8 in
Width73.0 in73.2 in
Height57.3 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,223 lb.3,471 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in54.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in45.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.4 in53.5 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in34.2 in
Cargo Volume15.7 ft314.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Premier

Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested90051%
Total Not Requested87549%
Driver Confidence Package II
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Total Requested20014%
Total Not Requested120086%
Sun and Wheels Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
245/40R19 tires400No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested130076%
Total Not Requested40024%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima Platinum

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
First-aid kit15No
Total Requested15591%
Total Not Requested159%

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