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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: $24,370

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $13,690

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,197

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $11,486

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122010
ModelCruzeCruzeMaxima
Trim2LTLTZSV
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,685 $23,190 $33,410
Base Invoice $19,858 $22,146 $30,600
RS Package 695 595  
Navigation system 995 995  
Sunroof 900 900  
Proximity key 300    
Cold Package     400
Tech Package     1,850
Xenon HID headlights     400
Monitor Package     700
Floor mats     180
Rear spoiler     370
RS Package 612 524  
Navigation system 876 876  
Sunroof 792 792  
Proximity key 264    
Cold Package     347
Tech Package     1,605
Xenon HID headlights     347
Monitor Package     607
Floor mats     135
Rear spoiler     292
Options (change) 2,890 2,490 3,900
Options (change) 2,544 2,192 3,333
Destination 795 795 750
Total Price $24,370 $26,475 $38,060
Total Invoice $23,197 $25,133 $34,683

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Nissan Maxima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cruze 2LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,165
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,185
Model Year201220122010
ModelCruzeCruzeMaxima
Trim2LTLTZSV
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4138hp I4290hp V6
TransmissionM6T6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$24,370$26,475$38,060
Adjustments for Features0-1,805-2,525
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,370$24,670$35,535
Cost Above Minimum$0$300$0
Total Invoice$23,197$25,133$34,683
Adjustments for Features0-1,714-2,301
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,197$23,419$32,382
Cost Above Minimum$0$222$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year201220122010
ModelCruzeCruzeMaxima
Trim2LTLTZSV
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Remote start $150 
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Obstacle detection, rear $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 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
DVD-compatible player  $0
Media drive  $15
SD Card slot  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Traffic + travel information  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
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
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 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Total Value of Features$945$2,750$3,470
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,805$2,525
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,714-2,301

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20122010
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 2LT

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?
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested200100%
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
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested70089%
Total Not Requested9011%
Monitor Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
A/V input jacks25No
USB port25Yes
Media drive, small5No
Total Requested2510%
Total Not Requested23090%

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