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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: $29,290

Chevrolet Cruze Premier   
Difference: $10,785

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,905

Chevrolet Cruze Premier   
Difference: $9,380

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018
ModelCruzeMaximaMaxima
TrimPremierSLPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,475 $37,690 $40,940
Base Invoice $22,536 $35,182 $38,212
Driver Confidence II Package 790    
Enhanced Convenience Package 865    
Sun and Sound with Navigation Package 1,995    
RS Package 995    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 295 375 375
Body kit   420 420
Floor mats   300 300
Rear spoiler   405 405
Driver Confidence II Package 719    
Enhanced Convenience Package 787    
Sun and Sound with Navigation Package 1,815    
RS Package 905    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 268 291 291
Body kit   349 349
Floor mats   234 234
Rear spoiler   344 344
Options (change) 4,940 1,500 1,500
Options (change) 4,494 1,218 1,218
Destination 875 885 885
Total Price $29,290 $40,075 $43,325
Total Invoice $27,905 $37,285 $40,315

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Nissan Maxima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cruze Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,620
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,296
Model Year201820182018
ModelCruzeMaximaMaxima
TrimPremierSLPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine153hp I4300hp V6300hp V6
TransmissionT6CVT-7CVT-7
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 11?, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18245/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$29,290$40,075$43,325
Adjustments for Features0-1,165-3,665
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,290$38,910$39,660
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$750
Total Invoice$27,905$37,285$40,315
Adjustments for Features0-1,084-3,410
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,905$36,201$36,905
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$704

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year201820182018
ModelCruzeMaximaMaxima
TrimPremierSLPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Active noise reduction $0$0
Adaptive cruise control $600$600
Cruise control$150  
Remote app$25 $25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Sunshade, rear, power  $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$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
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150
Following distance indicator$25  
Forward collision warning$200  
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200  
Lane departure warning$200  
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  
Rearview camera$200$200 
Safety key$5  
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
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0  
CD player $125$125
HD radio $50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Rear seat USB outlets (optional) $0$0
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Voice control for external devices$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50  
Wireless charging station$75  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming headlights$200  
Compass$0  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Heated second row seats$200  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$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, passenger seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$5,180$6,345$8,845
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,165$3,665
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,084-3,410

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20182018
ModelCruzeMaxima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in109.3 in
Length183.7 in192.8 in
Width70.5 in73.2 in
Height57.4 in56.5 in
Curb Weight2,836 lb.3,472 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.7 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in54.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in45.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.2 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.9 in53.5 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in34.2 in
Cargo Volume14.8 ft314.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze Premier

Driver Confidence II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Following distance indicator25No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Total Requested75055%
Total Not Requested62545%
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 audio75Yes
Total Requested157582%
Total Not Requested35018%
RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Machined alloy wheels0No
225/40VR18 tires400No
Body kit0Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Total Requested32545%
Total Not Requested40055%

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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