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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: $25,185

Chevrolet Cobalt SS   
Difference: $9,465

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,765

Chevrolet Cobalt SS   
Difference: $7,809

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920082008
ModelCobaltMaximaMaxima
TrimSSSESL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,425 $28,630 $30,880
Base Invoice $22,137 $26,229 $28,286
Rear spoiler 275   370
Temporary spare tire 75    
Sunroof 750 900 900
5-speed manual 0    
Floor mats   175 175
Stability control   600 600
Platinum Edition Package   1,100 1,100
Sensory Package   2,550  
Rear spoiler 242   291
Temporary spare tire 66    
Sunroof 660 780 780
5-speed manual 0    
Floor mats   131 131
Stability control   520 520
Platinum Edition Package   1,006 1,006
Sensory Package   2,213  
Options (change) 1,100 5,325 3,145
Options (change) 968 4,650 2,728
Destination 660 695 695
Total Price $25,185 $34,650 $34,720
Total Invoice $23,765 $31,574 $31,709

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Nissan Maxima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cobalt SS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,770
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,620
Model Year200920082008
ModelCobaltMaximaMaxima
TrimSSSESL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine260hp I4255hp V6255hp V6
TransmissionM5CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/30 MPG19/25 MPG19/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)228, 7320, 8320, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18245/45-18225/55-17
Total Price$25,185$34,650$34,720
Adjustments for Features0-5,695-5,595
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,185$28,955$29,125
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$170
Total Invoice$23,765$31,574$31,709
Adjustments for Features0-5,189-5,110
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,765$26,385$26,599
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$214

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year200920082008
ModelCobaltMaximaMaxima
TrimSSSESL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Proximity key $250$250
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Brake assist $50$50
Front side airbags $350$350
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Temporary spare tire$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40
Cargo net$40  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rear air vents $100$100
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
USB port$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Boost gauge$75  
Compass $0$0
Cornering lights $50$50
Fog lights $125$125
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 
Center armrest(s), front row $75$75
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Heated front seats $200$200
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200$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
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces$450  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Performance steering system (optional)$0  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Launch control$100  
No-lift shift$50  
Short-throw shifter (optional)$0  
Total Value of Features$1,860$7,555$7,455
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,695$5,595
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,189-5,110

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20092008
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.3,579 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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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 tire75No
Total Requested40084%
Total Not Requested7516%
Platinum Edition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested1007%
Total Not Requested142593%
Sensory Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated mirrors25No
Heated front seats200No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Satellite radio200Yes
Compass0No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 320W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested25012%
Total Not Requested187588%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Full-size spare tire75No
Total Requested40084%
Total Not Requested7516%
Platinum Edition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested1007%
Total Not Requested142593%

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