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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: $25,825

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $10,625

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,504

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $8,631

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320082008
ModelCruzeCruzeMaximaMaxima
Trim2LTLTZSESL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $21,040 $23,550 $28,630 $30,880
Base Invoice $20,198 $22,490 $26,229 $28,286
RS Package 695      
Enhanced Safety Package 790 790    
Driver Convenience Package 380      
Proximity key 300      
Door sill trim plates 130 130    
Sunroof 900 900 900 900
Navigation system 795 795 1,800 1,800
Rear spoiler   410   370
Sensory Package     2,550  
Floor mats     175 175
Stability control     600 600
Platinum Edition Package     1,100 1,100
RS Package 612      
Enhanced Safety Package 695 695    
Driver Convenience Package 334      
Proximity key 264      
Door sill trim plates 114 114    
Sunroof 792 792 780 780
Navigation system 700 700 1,561 1,561
Rear spoiler   361   291
Sensory Package     2,213  
Floor mats     131 131
Stability control     520 520
Platinum Edition Package     1,006 1,006
Options (change) 3,990 3,025 7,125 4,945
Options (change) 3,511 2,662 6,211 4,289
Destination 795 795 695 695
Total Price $25,825 $27,370 $36,450 $36,520
Total Invoice $24,504 $25,947 $33,135 $33,270

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Nissan Maxima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cruze 2LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,745
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,922
Model Year2013201320082008
ModelCruzeCruzeMaximaMaxima
Trim2LTLTZSESL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4138hp I4255hp V6255hp V6
TransmissionM6T6CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6320, 8320, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-18245/45-18225/55-17
Total Price$25,825$27,370$36,450$36,520
Adjustments for Features0-1,150-1,880-1,780
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,825$26,220$34,570$34,740
Cost Above Minimum$0$395$0$170
Total Invoice$24,504$25,947$33,135$33,270
Adjustments for Features0-1,090-1,709-1,622
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,504$24,857$31,426$31,648
Cost Above Minimum$0$353$0$222

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year2013201320082008
ModelCruzeCruzeMaximaMaxima
Trim2LTLTZSESL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100$100
Remote start$150$150  
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Universal garage door opener  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Blind spot warning system$200$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100  
Full-size spare tire  $225$225
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Rear side airbags$300$300  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Rear air vents  $100$100
Exterior 
Body kit$0   
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Infotainment 
App support$0$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
USB port$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75
Cornering lights  $50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Memory system, driver seat  $200$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 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0 
Total Value of Features$2,400$3,550$4,280$4,180
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,150$1,880$1,780
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,090-1,709-1,622

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20132008
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 2LT

RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Enhanced Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested25045%
Total Not Requested30055%
Driver Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Remote start150No
Total Requested25542%
Total Not Requested35058%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze LTZ

Enhanced Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested25045%
Total Not Requested30055%

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%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SL

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%
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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