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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: $24,665

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $16,225

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220202020
ModelCruzeCruzeMaximaMaxima
Trim2LTLTZSLPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,685 $23,190 $38,840 $41,840
RS Package 695 595    
Navigation system 995 995    
Proximity key 300      
Obstacle detection, rear 295      
Sunroof 900 900    
Body kit     420 420
Floor mats     300 300
Rear spoiler     405 405
RS Package 612 524    
Navigation system 876 876    
Proximity key 264      
Obstacle detection, rear 260      
Sunroof 792 792    
Body kit     349 349
Floor mats     234 234
Rear spoiler     344 344
Options (change) 3,185 2,490 1,125 1,125
Options (change) 2,804 2,192 927 927
Destination 795 795 925 925
Total Price $24,665 $26,475 $40,890 $43,890

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Nissan Maxima

Lowest Adjusted Price: Chevrolet Cruze 2LT
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Nissan Maxima Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,175
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,924
Model Year2012201220202020
ModelCruzeCruzeMaximaMaxima
Trim2LTLTZSLPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4138hp I4300hp V6300hp V6
TransmissionM6T6CVT-7CVT-7
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 11?, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-18245/45-18245/40-19
Total Price$24,665$26,475$40,890$43,890
Adjustments for Features0-1,555-5,050-7,550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,665$24,920$35,840$36,340
Cost Above Minimum$0$255$0$500

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year2012201220202020
ModelCruzeCruzeMaximaMaxima
Trim2LTLTZSLPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $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
Remote app   $25
Remote start $150$150$150
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 
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
HD radio  $50$50
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
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
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 
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
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 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0  
Total Value of Features$2,270$3,825$7,320$9,820
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,555$5,050$7,550
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,476-229-319

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20122020
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.3,553 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 2LT

RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze LTZ

RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Body kit0Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested200100%
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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