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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: $20,825

Chevrolet Cobalt 2LT   
Difference: $17,935

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,731

Chevrolet Cobalt 2LT   
Difference: $16,437

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020172017
ModelCobaltMaximaMaxima
Trim2LTSLPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,840 $37,250 $40,340
Base Invoice $17,017 $34,772 $37,652
Leather seating surfaces 795    
Sun and Sound Package 995    
USB port 100    
Temporary spare tire 100    
Rear spoiler 275 405 405
Floor mats   220 220
Leather seating surfaces 700    
Sun and Sound Package 876    
USB port 88    
Temporary spare tire 88    
Rear spoiler 242 344 344
Floor mats   167 167
Options (change) 2,265 625 625
Options (change) 1,994 511 511
Destination 720 885 885
Total Price $20,825 $38,760 $41,850
Total Invoice $19,731 $36,168 $39,048

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Nissan Maxima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cobalt 2LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,525
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,589
Model Year201020172017
ModelCobaltMaximaMaxima
Trim2LTSLPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine155hp I4300hp V6300hp V6
TransmissionM5CVT-7CVT-7
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/30 MPG22/30 MPG22/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)228, 7?, 11?, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16245/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$20,825$38,760$41,850
Adjustments for Features0-8,410-10,910
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,825$30,350$30,940
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$590
Total Invoice$19,731$36,168$39,048
Adjustments for Features0-7,848-10,180
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,731$28,320$28,868
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$548

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year201020172017
ModelCobaltMaximaMaxima
Trim2LTSLPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0$0
Adaptive cruise control $600$600
Cruise control$150  
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app  $25
Remote start $150$150
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Sunshade, rear, power  $225
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150
Around view cameras  $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Brake assist $50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150
Front side airbags $350$350
Moving object detection, front  $25
Moving object detection, rear  $25
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Predictive forward collision warning $250$250
Rearview camera $200 
Rollover sensor $50$50
Stability control $400$400
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
HD radio $50$50
Navigation system $600$600
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 $200
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Fog lights $125$125
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75$75
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Memory system, driver seat  $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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Total Value of Features$2,020$10,430$12,930
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$8,410$10,910
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,848-10,180

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20102017
ModelCobaltMaxima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.3 in109.3 in
Length180.5 in192.8 in
Width67.9 in73.2 in
Height57.1 in56.5 in
Curb Weight2,975 lb.3,471 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.0 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.0 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room49.5 in54.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in45.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.4 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.6 in53.5 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in34.2 in
Cargo Volume13.9 ft314.3 ft3

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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 SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested11574%
Total Not Requested4026%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima Platinum

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested11574%
Total Not Requested4026%

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