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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: $13,510

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,804

Chevrolet Cobalt Sport   
Difference: $11,788

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082013
ModelCobaltMaxima
TrimSportSV
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,695 $33,240
Base Invoice $18,612 $30,444
Leather seating surfaces 695  
CD changer, in-dash 295  
Sunroof 750  
5-speed manual 0  
Value Package   1,000
Rear spoiler   380
Floor mats   195
Leather seating surfaces 612  
CD changer, in-dash 260  
Sunroof 660  
5-speed manual 0  
Value Package   909
Rear spoiler   303
Floor mats   146
Options (change) 1,740 1,575
Options (change) 1,532 1,358
Destination 660 790
Total Price $22,095 $35,605
Total Invoice $20,804 $32,592

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Nissan Maxima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cobalt Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,790
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,383
Model Year20082013
ModelCobaltMaxima
TrimSportSV
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine171hp I4290hp V6
TransmissionM5CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/30 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)228, 7?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17245/45-18
Total Price$22,095$35,605
Adjustments for Features0-3,720
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,095$31,885
Total Invoice$20,804$32,592
Adjustments for Features0-3,405
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,804$29,187

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20082013
ModelCobaltMaxima
TrimSportSV
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
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
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Compass $0
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
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
Door sill trim plates $100
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$860$4,580
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,720
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,405

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20082013
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%
Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated mirrors25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested40046%
Total Not Requested47554%

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