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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: $27,850

Chevrolet Cruze Premier   
Difference: $7,645

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,462

Chevrolet Cruze Premier   
Difference: $5,790

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620062006
ModelCruzeMaximaMaxima
TrimPremierSESL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,120 $27,900 $30,000
Base Invoice $22,080 $25,511 $27,437
RS Package 995    
Enhanced Convenience Package 865    
Sun and Sound with Navigation Package 1,995    
Driver Preferred Package   3,500 800
Mud guards   130 130
Stability control   600 600
Sunroof   900 900
Navigation system   1,800 1,800
Xenon HID headlights   150 150
Satellite radio   350 350
Floor mats   160 160
RS Package 905    
Enhanced Convenience Package 787    
Sun and Sound with Navigation Package 1,815    
Driver Preferred Package   3,035 694
Mud guards   99 99
Stability control   520 520
Sunroof   780 780
Navigation system   1,561 1,561
Xenon HID headlights   131 131
Satellite radio   304 304
Floor mats   121 121
Options (change) 3,855 7,590 4,890
Options (change) 3,507 6,551 4,210
Destination 875 605 605
Total Price $27,850 $36,095 $35,495
Total Invoice $26,462 $32,667 $32,252

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Nissan Maxima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cruze Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,125
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,246
Model Year201620062006
ModelCruzeMaximaMaxima
TrimPremierSESL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine153hp I4265hp V6265hp V6
TransmissionT6T5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9320, 8320, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18245/45-18225/55-17
Total Price$27,850$36,095$35,495
Adjustments for Features-480-2000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,370$35,895$35,495
Cost Above Minimum$0$400$0
Total Invoice$26,462$32,667$32,252
Adjustments for Features-456-1810
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,006$32,486$32,252
Cost Above Minimum$0$234$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year201620062006
ModelCruzeMaximaMaxima
TrimPremierSESL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Proximity key$250  
Remote app$25  
Remote start$150  
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$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
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Rear side airbags$300  
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor$50  
Tire-pressure monitor$75  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40
Cargo net $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rear air vents $100$100
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150  
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0  
Android Auto support$100  
App support$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Cassette player $50$50
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50  
Wireless charging station$75  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Compass$0  
Cornering lights $50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats$200  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$4,375$4,095$3,895
Value of Feature Adjustments$480$200$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-456-1810

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20162006
ModelCruzeMaxima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in111.2 in
Length183.7 in193.5 in
Width70.5 in71.7 in
Height57.4 in58.3 in
Curb Weight2,836 lb.3,474 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.7 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in53.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in43.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.2 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.9 in54.8 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume14.8 ft315.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze Premier

RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Machined alloy wheels0No
225/40VR18 tires400No
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested32545%
Total Not Requested40055%
Enhanced Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
AC power outlet100No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested35048%
Total Not Requested37552%
Sun and Sound with Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Compass0No
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested150078%
Total Not Requested42522%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SE

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Full-size spare tire225No
Total Requested40064%
Total Not Requested22536%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Driver Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Compass0No
Bose, 320W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested152554%
Total Not Requested132546%

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 tire225No
Total Requested40064%
Total Not Requested22536%
Driver Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested20026%
Total Not Requested57574%

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