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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: $21,035

Chevrolet Cobalt SS   
Difference: $15,835

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,773

Chevrolet Cobalt SS   
Difference: $13,961

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072012
ModelCobaltMaxima
TrimSSSV
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,285 $35,120
Base Invoice $17,279 $32,163
Leather seating surfaces 695  
Sunroof 750  
CD changer, in-dash 295  
Side curtain airbags 395  
5-speed manual 0  
Cold Package   400
Floor mats   195
Rear spoiler   375
Leather seating surfaces 612  
Sunroof 660  
CD changer, in-dash 260  
Side curtain airbags 347  
5-speed manual 0  
Cold Package   347
Floor mats   146
Rear spoiler   298
Options (change) 2,135 970
Options (change) 1,879 791
Destination 615 780
Total Price $21,035 $36,870
Total Invoice $19,773 $33,734

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Nissan Maxima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cobalt SS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,590
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,077
Model Year20072012
ModelCobaltMaxima
TrimSSSV
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine173hp I4290hp V6
TransmissionM5CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/29 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)228, 7?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17245/45-18
Total Price$21,035$36,870
Adjustments for Features0-4,245
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,035$32,625
Total Invoice$19,773$33,734
Adjustments for Features0-3,884
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,773$29,850

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20072012
ModelCobaltMaxima
TrimSSSV
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Proximity key $250
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist $50
Front side airbags $350
Stability control $400
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Traction control $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Cargo net$40 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rear air vents $100
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Compass $0
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$660$4,905
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,245
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,884

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20072012
ModelCobaltMaxima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.3 in109.3 in
Length180.5 in190.6 in
Width67.9 in73.2 in
Height57.1 in57.8 in
Curb Weight2,975 lb.3,556 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.0 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.0 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room49.5 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in43.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in36.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.4 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.6 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume13.9 ft314.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SV

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Cold Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested20062%
Total Not Requested12538%

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