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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: $22,095

Chevrolet Cobalt Sport   
Difference: $12,720

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,804

Chevrolet Cobalt Sport   
Difference: $10,484

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082006
ModelCobaltMaxima
TrimSportSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,695 $27,900
Base Invoice $18,612 $25,511
Leather seating surfaces 695  
Sunroof 750 900
CD changer, in-dash 295  
5-speed manual 0  
Sensory Package   2,350
Floor mats   160
Satellite radio   350
Rear spoiler   270
Stability control   600
Polished alloy wheels   1,550
Mud guards   130
Leather seating surfaces 612  
Sunroof 660 780
CD changer, in-dash 260  
5-speed manual 0  
Sensory Package   2,039
Floor mats   121
Satellite radio   304
Rear spoiler   207
Stability control   520
Polished alloy wheels   1,102
Mud guards   99
Options (change) 1,740 6,310
Options (change) 1,532 5,172
Destination 660 605
Total Price $22,095 $34,815
Total Invoice $20,804 $31,288

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Nissan Maxima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cobalt Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,885
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,936
Model Year20082006
ModelCobaltMaxima
TrimSportSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine171hp I4265hp V6
TransmissionM5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/30 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)228, 7320, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17245/45-18
Total Price$22,095$34,815
Adjustments for Features0-2,835
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,095$31,980
Total Invoice$20,804$31,288
Adjustments for Features0-2,548
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,804$28,740

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20082006
ModelCobaltMaxima
TrimSportSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
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
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $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 
Bodyside moldings $75
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Cassette player $50
MP3-compatible player$50 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Compass $0
Cornering lights $50
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
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 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Total Value of Features$595$3,430
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,835
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,548

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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Nissan Maxima features.

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20082006
ModelCobaltMaxima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.3 in111.2 in
Length180.5 in193.5 in
Width67.9 in71.7 in
Height57.1 in58.3 in
Curb Weight2,975 lb.3,473 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.0 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.0 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room49.5 in53.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in43.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.4 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.6 in54.8 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume13.9 ft315.5 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Nissan Maxima specs.

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Full-size spare tire225No
Total Requested40064%
Total Not Requested22536%
Sensory Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25No
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Compass0No
Bose, 320W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested130069%
Total Not Requested57531%

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