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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: $20,725

Chevrolet Cobalt 2LT   
Difference: $15,455

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,643

Chevrolet Cobalt 2LT   
Difference: $13,458

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102011
ModelCobaltMaxima
Trim2LTSV
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,840 $34,450
Base Invoice $17,017 $31,550
Sun and Sound Package 995  
Leather seating surfaces 795  
Temporary spare tire 100  
Rear spoiler 275 375
Cold Package   400
Floor mats   195
Sun and Sound Package 876  
Leather seating surfaces 700  
Temporary spare tire 88  
Rear spoiler 242 298
Cold Package   347
Floor mats   146
Options (change) 2,165 970
Options (change) 1,906 791
Destination 720 760
Total Price $20,725 $36,180
Total Invoice $19,643 $33,101

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Nissan Maxima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cobalt 2LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,010
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,391
Model Year20102011
ModelCobaltMaxima
Trim2LTSV
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine155hp 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)205/55-16245/45-18
Total Price$20,725$36,180
Adjustments for Features0-4,445
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,725$31,735
Total Invoice$19,643$33,101
Adjustments for Features0-4,067
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,643$29,034

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20102011
ModelCobaltMaxima
Trim2LTSV
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 
4-wheel disc brakes $150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist $50
Front side airbags $350
Stability control $400
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 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Compass $0
Fog lights $125
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
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$1,060$5,505
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,445
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,067

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

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20102011
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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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Nissan Maxima specs.

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cobalt 2LT

Sun and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Map lights25No
Pioneer, 228W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90071%
Total Not Requested37529%

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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