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Chevrolet Cruze vs. Nissan Maxima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Cruze vs. Nissan Maxima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $26,630

Chevrolet Cruze LT   
Difference: $11,370

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,200

Chevrolet Cruze LT   
Difference: $9,039

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112008
ModelCruzeCruzeMaxima
TrimLTLTZSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,425 $22,225 $28,630
Base Invoice $17,688 $21,336 $26,229
RS Package 695 695  
Machined alloy wheels 0    
225/50R17 395    
2LT Equipment Group 2,500    
Driver Convenience Package 475    
Temporary spare tire 100 100  
Sunroof 850 850 900
Navigation system 1,995 1,995 1,800
Pioneer 250W 9 speakers 445 445  
Sensory Package     2,550
Floor mats     175
Stability control     600
Platinum Edition Package     1,100
Chrome-plated alloy wheels     1,550
RS Package 612 612  
Machined alloy wheels 0    
225/50R17 348    
2LT Equipment Group 2,400    
Driver Convenience Package 418    
Temporary spare tire 88 88  
Sunroof 748 748 780
Navigation system 1,756 1,756 1,561
Pioneer 250W 9 speakers 392 392  
Sensory Package     2,213
Floor mats     131
Stability control     520
Platinum Edition Package     1,006
Chrome-plated alloy wheels     1,104
Options (change) 7,455 4,085 8,675
Options (change) 6,762 3,596 7,315
Destination 750 750 695
Total Price $26,630 $27,060 $38,000
Total Invoice $25,200 $25,682 $34,239

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Nissan Maxima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cruze LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,130
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,021
Model Year201120112008
ModelCruzeCruzeMaxima
TrimLTLTZSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4138hp I4255hp V6
TransmissionT6T6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 9250, 9320, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$26,630$27,060$38,000
Adjustments for Features0-200-2,240
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,630$26,860$35,760
Cost Above Minimum$0$230$0
Total Invoice$25,200$25,682$34,239
Adjustments for Features0-190-2,018
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,200$25,492$32,221
Cost Above Minimum$0$292$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year201120112008
ModelCruzeCruzeMaxima
TrimLTLTZSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Proximity key  $250
Remote start$150$150 
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Full-size spare tire  $225
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Rear air vents  $100
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Media drive$15$15 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Cornering lights  $50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Door sill trim plates  $100
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels  $850
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Total Value of Features$3,240$3,440$5,480
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$200$2,240
Value of Feature Adjustments0-190-2,018

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20112008
ModelCruzeMaxima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.7 in111.2 in
Length181.0 in193.5 in
Width70.7 in71.7 in
Height58.1 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,103 lb.3,580 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.6 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in53.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in43.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in54.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft315.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze LT

RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Remote start150No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
USB port25No
Total Requested182591%
Total Not Requested1759%
Driver Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Total Requested505100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze LTZ

RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%

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%
Sensory Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
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 Requested137565%
Total Not Requested75035%
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, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested35023%
Total Not Requested117577%

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