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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: $13,465

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,852

Chevrolet Cruze LT   
Difference: $12,142

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120182018
ModelCruzeCruzeMaximaMaxima
TrimLTLTZSLPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,425 $22,225 $37,690 $40,940
Base Invoice $17,688 $21,336 $35,182 $38,212
RS Package 695 695    
Machined alloy wheels 0      
2LT Equipment Group 2,500      
Navigation system 1,995 1,995    
Pioneer 250W 9 speakers 445 445    
Driver Convenience Package 475      
Temporary spare tire 100 100    
Sunroof 850 850    
Body kit     420 420
Floor mats     300 300
Rear spoiler     405 405
RS Package 612 612    
Machined alloy wheels 0      
2LT Equipment Group 2,400      
Navigation system 1,756 1,756    
Pioneer 250W 9 speakers 392 392    
Driver Convenience Package 418      
Temporary spare tire 88 88    
Sunroof 748 748    
Body kit     349 349
Floor mats     234 234
Rear spoiler     344 344
Options (change) 7,060 4,085 1,125 1,125
Options (change) 6,414 3,596 927 927
Destination 750 750 885 885
Total Price $26,235 $27,060 $39,700 $42,950
Total Invoice $24,852 $25,682 $36,994 $40,024

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Nissan Maxima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cruze LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,435
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,387
Model Year2011201120182018
ModelCruzeCruzeMaximaMaxima
TrimLTLTZSLPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4138hp I4300hp V6300hp V6
TransmissionT6T6CVT-7CVT-7
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 9250, 9?, 11?, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16225/45-18245/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$26,235$27,060$39,700$42,950
Adjustments for Features0-350-4,030-6,530
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,235$26,710$35,670$36,420
Cost Above Minimum$0$475$0$750
Total Invoice$24,852$25,682$36,994$40,024
Adjustments for Features0-332-3,755-6,085
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,852$25,350$33,239$33,939
Cost Above Minimum$0$498$0$700

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year2011201120182018
ModelCruzeCruzeMaximaMaxima
TrimLTLTZSLPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction  $0$0
Adaptive cruise control  $600$600
Cruise control$150$150  
Heated steering wheel  $100$100
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote app   $25
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Sunshade, rear, power   $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350
Universal garage door opener  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150
Around view cameras   $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor   $150
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Moving object detection, front   $25
Moving object detection, rear   $25
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Predictive forward collision warning  $250$250
Rear side airbags$300$300  
Rearview camera  $200 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40$40
Cargo net  $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Rain-sensing wipers   $175
Rear air vents  $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Laminated front side windows  $200$200
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Sunroof$900$900  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100
App support  $0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
HD radio  $50$50
Media drive$15$15  
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)  $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Surround sound  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75
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
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Memory system, driver seat   $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Machined alloy wheels$350   
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Total Value of Features$3,615$3,965$7,645$10,145
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$350$4,030$6,530
Value of Feature Adjustments0-332-3,755-6,085

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20112018
ModelCruzeMaxima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.7 in109.3 in
Length181.0 in192.8 in
Width70.7 in73.2 in
Height58.1 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,103 lb.3,472 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.6 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in54.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in45.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in53.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in34.2 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft314.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze LT

RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0Yes
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 start150Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
USB port25Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Total Requested2000100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 kit0Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo net40No
Cargo mat40No
First-aid kit15No
Total Requested7544%
Total Not Requested9556%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima Platinum

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo net40No
Cargo mat40No
First-aid kit15No
Total Requested7544%
Total Not Requested9556%

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