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Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Nissan Maxima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Nissan Maxima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $19,190

Chevrolet Cobalt LT   
Difference: $19,570

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,947

Chevrolet Cobalt LT   
Difference: $18,221

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006200620172017
ModelCobaltCobaltCobaltMaximaMaxima
TrimLTLTZSSSLPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $15,200 $17,700 $17,400 $37,250 $40,340
Base Invoice $14,364 $16,727 $16,443 $34,772 $37,652
Leather seating surfaces 695   695    
Fog lights 115        
Side curtain airbags 395 395 395    
Satellite radio 325 325 325    
MP3-compatible player 150 150 150    
Rear spoiler 275 275   405 405
Telematics service, such as OnStar 695 695 695    
Sunroof 750 750 750    
Floor mats       220 220
Leather seating surfaces 612   612    
Fog lights 101        
Side curtain airbags 348 348 348    
Satellite radio 286 286 286    
MP3-compatible player 132 132 132    
Rear spoiler 242 242   344 344
Telematics service, such as OnStar 612 612 612    
Sunroof 660 660 660    
Floor mats       167 167
Options (change) 3,400 2,590 3,010 625 625
Options (change) 2,993 2,280 2,650 511 511
Destination 590 590 590 885 885
Total Price $19,190 $20,880 $21,000 $38,760 $41,850
Total Invoice $17,947 $19,597 $19,683 $36,168 $39,048

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Nissan Maxima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cobalt LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,210
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,420
Model Year20062006200620172017
ModelCobaltCobaltCobaltMaximaMaxima
TrimLTLTZSSSLPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine145hp I4145hp I4171hp I4300hp V6300hp V6
TransmissionM5A4M5CVT-7CVT-7
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 7?, 4?, 11?, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/60-15205/55-16205/50-17245/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$19,190$20,880$21,000$38,760$41,850
Adjustments for Features0-975-100-8,360-10,860
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,190$19,905$20,900$30,400$30,990
Cost Above Minimum$0$715$1,710$0$590
Total Invoice$17,947$19,597$19,683$36,168$39,048
Adjustments for Features0-915-94-7,801-10,133
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,947$18,682$19,589$28,367$28,915
Cost Above Minimum$0$735$1,642$0$548

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20062006200620172017
ModelCobaltCobaltCobaltMaximaMaxima
TrimLTLTZSSSLPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 $0  
4-speed automatic $800   
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT   $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction   $0$0
Adaptive cruise control   $600$600
Cruise control$150$150$150  
Heated steering wheel   $100$100
Proximity key   $250$250
Remote app    $25
Remote start   $150$150
Remote window/roof operation   $15$15
Sunshade, rear, power    $225
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power    $350
Universal garage door opener   $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150$150$150
Around view cameras    $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200$200
Blind spot warning system   $200$200
Brake assist   $50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor    $150
Front side airbags   $350$350
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
Stability control   $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor   $75$75
Traction control $100 $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat   $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200$200
Dual-zone climate control   $125$125
Rain-sensing wipers    $175
Rear air vents   $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75$75 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0  
Bodyside moldings$75$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25
Laminated front side windows   $200$200
Panoramic sunroof   $1200$1200
Sunroof$900$900$900  
Infotainment 
App support   $0$0
Apple CarPlay support   $100$100
Aux input   $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100$100
HD radio   $50$50
Navigation system   $600$600
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25
Surround sound   $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 $200
Traffic + travel information   $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio   $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror    $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150$150
Heated mirrors   $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50$50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display   $250$250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only    $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse    $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75 $75$75
Center armrest(s), second row   $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats    $300
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Memory system, driver seat    $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat   $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat   $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200
Machined alloy wheels $350   
Polished alloy wheels  $350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Total Value of Features$2,020$2,995$2,120$10,380$12,880
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$975$100$8,360$10,860
Value of Feature Adjustments0-915-94-7,801-10,133

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20062017
ModelCobaltMaxima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.3 in109.3 in
Length180.5 in192.8 in
Width67.9 in73.2 in
Height57.1 in56.5 in
Curb Weight2,781 lb.3,472 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.0 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.0 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room49.5 in54.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in45.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.4 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.6 in53.5 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in34.2 in
Cargo Volume13.9 ft314.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested11574%
Total Not Requested4026%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima Platinum

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested11574%
Total Not Requested4026%

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