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Chevrolet Avalanche vs. Nissan Maxima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Avalanche vs. Nissan Maxima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $38,000

Nissan Maxima SE   
Difference: $9,605

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,239

Nissan Maxima SE   
Difference: $8,704

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Model Year200920092008
ModelAvalancheAvalancheMaxima
TrimLTLTZSE
Body4dr SUT4dr SUT4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,330 $43,650 $28,630
Base Invoice $33,242 $39,940 $26,229
Luxury Package 1,965    
2LT Equipment Group 2,125    
6.0L V8 1,095 1,095  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,120    
Limited-slip rear differential 295    
Transmission cooler 230 230  
Navigation system 2,500 2,500 1,800
Sunroof 995 995 900
Platinum Edition Package     1,100
Sensory Package     2,550
Stability control     600
Floor mats     175
Chrome-plated alloy wheels     1,550
Luxury Package 1,631    
2LT Equipment Group 1,944    
6.0L V8 909 909  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 930    
Limited-slip rear differential 245    
Transmission cooler 191 191  
Navigation system 2,075 2,075 1,561
Sunroof 826 826 780
Platinum Edition Package     1,006
Sensory Package     2,213
Stability control     520
Floor mats     131
Chrome-plated alloy wheels     1,104
Options (change) 10,325 4,820 8,675
Options (change) 8,751 4,001 7,315
Destination 950 950 695
Total Price $47,605 $49,420 $38,000
Total Invoice $42,943 $44,891 $34,239

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Avalanche vs. Nissan Maxima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Maxima SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,405
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,719
Model Year200920092008
ModelAvalancheAvalancheMaxima
TrimLTLTZSE
Body4dr SUT4dr SUT4dr Sedan
Engine366hp V8366hp V8255hp V6
TransmissionT6T6CVT-6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/19 MPG14/19 MPG19/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 7300, 10320, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/70-17275/55-20245/45-18
Total Price$47,605$49,420$38,000
Adjustments for Features-2,200-3,2000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,405$46,220$38,000
Cost Above Minimum$0$815$0
Total Invoice$42,943$44,891$34,239
Adjustments for Features-1,985-2,9070
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,958$41,984$34,239
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,026$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Avalanche vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year200920092008
ModelAvalancheAvalancheMaxima
TrimLTLTZSE
Body4dr SUT4dr SUT4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Proximity key  $250
Remote start$150$150 
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Brake assist  $50
Front side airbags  $350
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Cargo Management 
Class IV trailer hitch$300$300 
Console with shifter  $150
Console without shifter$150$150 
Midgate$400$400 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rigid bed cover$700$700 
Roof rails $250 
Storage compartment(s) in bed$100$100 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0
Rain-sensing wipers $175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 $75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Removable rear window$100$100 
Running boards$350$350 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
Rear seat audio controls$25$25 
Surround sound $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Traffic information$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Compass$0$0 
Cornering lights  $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500 
Alloy wheels$350  
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200$200 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels  $850
Polished alloy wheels $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$6,690$7,690$4,490
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,200$3,200$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,985-2,9070

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Avalanche vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20092008
ModelAvalancheMaxima
Body4dr SUT4dr Sedan
Wheelbase130.0 in111.2 in
Length221.3 in193.5 in
Width79.1 in71.7 in
Height76.6 in58.3 in
Curb Weight5,642 lb.3,579 lb.
Fuel Capacity31.0 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.1 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room65.3 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room64.4 in53.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in43.9 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room65.2 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room62.3 in54.8 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
45.5 ft315.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
101.1 ft315.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Avalanche LT

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Bose, 200W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested95062%
Total Not Requested57538%
2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Remote start150No
Total Requested145075%
Total Not Requested47525%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SE

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Full-size spare tire75Yes
Total Requested475100%
Total Not Requested00%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Platinum Edition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested75049%
Total Not Requested77551%
Sensory Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Compass0No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 320W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested157574%
Total Not Requested55026%

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