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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: $26,235

Chevrolet Cruze LT   
Difference: $11,370

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,852

Chevrolet Cruze LT   
Difference: $9,403

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112009
ModelCruzeCruzeMaxima
TrimLTLTZSV
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,425 $22,225 $32,860
Base Invoice $17,688 $21,336 $30,097
2LT Equipment Group 2,500    
Machined alloy wheels 0    
Driver Convenience Package 475    
RS Package 695 695  
Navigation system 1,995 1,995  
Pioneer 250W 9 speakers 445 445  
Temporary spare tire 100 100  
Sunroof 850 850  
Cold Package     400
Tech Package     2,400
Xenon HID headlights     400
Bluetooth cell phone link     300
Floor mats     180
Rear spoiler     370
2LT Equipment Group 2,400    
Machined alloy wheels 0    
Driver Convenience Package 418    
RS Package 612 612  
Navigation system 1,756 1,756  
Pioneer 250W 9 speakers 392 392  
Temporary spare tire 88 88  
Sunroof 748 748  
Cold Package     347
Tech Package     2,082
Xenon HID headlights     347
Bluetooth cell phone link     260
Floor mats     135
Rear spoiler     292
Options (change) 7,060 4,085 4,050
Options (change) 6,414 3,596 3,463
Destination 750 750 695
Total Price $26,235 $27,060 $37,605
Total Invoice $24,852 $25,682 $34,255

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Nissan Maxima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cruze LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,140
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,283
Model Year201120112009
ModelCruzeCruzeMaxima
TrimLTLTZSV
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4138hp I4290hp V6
TransmissionT6T6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 9250, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16225/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$26,235$27,060$37,605
Adjustments for Features0-350-1,230
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,235$26,710$36,375
Cost Above Minimum$0$475$0
Total Invoice$24,852$25,682$34,255
Adjustments for Features0-332-1,120
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,852$25,350$33,135
Cost Above Minimum$0$498$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year201120112009
ModelCruzeCruzeMaxima
TrimLTLTZSV
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
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor$50$50 
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 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
SD Card slot  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Traffic information  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
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$350
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$2,675$3,025$3,905
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$350$1,230
Value of Feature Adjustments0-332-1,120

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20112009
ModelCruzeMaxima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.7 in109.3 in
Length181.0 in190.6 in
Width70.7 in73.2 in
Height58.1 in57.8 in
Curb Weight3,103 lb.3,557 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.6 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in43.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in36.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft314.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze LT

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 port25Yes
Total Requested185093%
Total Not Requested1507%
Driver Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Total Requested25550%
Total Not Requested25050%
RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Total Requested325100%
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 SV

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Cold Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested22569%
Total Not Requested10031%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
A/V input jacks25No
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested94077%
Total Not Requested27523%

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