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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: $28,365

Chevrolet Cruze Premier   
Difference: $8,085

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,064

Chevrolet Cruze Premier   
Difference: $6,071

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820082008
ModelCruzeMaximaMaxima
TrimPremierSESL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,475 $28,630 $30,880
Base Invoice $22,536 $26,229 $28,286
Enhanced Convenience Package 865    
Sun and Sound with Navigation Package 1,995    
Rear spoiler 425   370
Door sill trim plates 125    
Bodyside moldings 230    
Fog lights 375    
Sensory Package   2,550  
Floor mats   175 175
Stability control   600 600
Platinum Edition Package   1,100 1,100
Sunroof   900 900
Navigation system   1,800 1,800
Enhanced Convenience Package 787    
Sun and Sound with Navigation Package 1,815    
Rear spoiler 387   291
Door sill trim plates 114    
Bodyside moldings 209    
Fog lights 341    
Sensory Package   2,213  
Floor mats   131 131
Stability control   520 520
Platinum Edition Package   1,006 1,006
Sunroof   780 780
Navigation system   1,561 1,561
Options (change) 4,015 7,125 4,945
Options (change) 3,653 6,211 4,289
Destination 875 695 695
Total Price $28,365 $36,450 $36,520
Total Invoice $27,064 $33,135 $33,270

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Nissan Maxima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cruze Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,760
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,776
Model Year201820082008
ModelCruzeMaximaMaxima
TrimPremierSESL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine153hp I4255hp V6255hp V6
TransmissionT6CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9320, 8320, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17245/45-18225/55-17
Total Price$28,365$36,450$36,520
Adjustments for Features0-325-225
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,365$36,125$36,295
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$170
Total Invoice$27,064$33,135$33,270
Adjustments for Features0-295-205
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,064$32,840$33,065
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$225

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year201820082008
ModelCruzeMaximaMaxima
TrimPremierSESL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
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
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rear side airbags$300  
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor$50  
Safety key$5  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $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 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0  
Android Auto support$100  
App support$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
MP3-compatible player $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
USB port$25  
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
Interior ambient lighting$150  
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 
Aluminum trim $100 
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 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$3,780$4,105$4,005
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$325$225
Value of Feature Adjustments0-295-205

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20182008
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.3,580 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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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Cruze vs. Nissan Maxima specs.

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze Premier

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

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 player50No
Bose, 320W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested132562%
Total Not Requested80038%
Platinum Edition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested20013%
Total Not Requested132587%

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?
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested20013%
Total Not Requested132587%

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