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Chevrolet Equinox vs. Nissan Maxima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Equinox vs. Nissan Maxima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,690

Chevrolet Equinox LT   
Difference: $4,760

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,868

Chevrolet Equinox LT   
Difference: $3,267

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220082008
ModelEquinoxEquinoxMaximaMaxima
TrimLTLTZSESL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,050 $29,220 $28,630 $30,880
Base Invoice $23,798 $27,759 $26,229 $28,286
3.0L V6 1,500 1,500    
2LT Equipment Group 1,820      
Sunroof 900 900 900 900
Navigation system 795 795 1,800 1,800
Leather seating surfaces 800      
Sensory Package     2,550  
Floor mats     175 175
Stability control     600 600
Platinum Edition Package     1,100 1,100
Rear spoiler       370
3.0L V6 1,320 1,320    
2LT Equipment Group 1,729      
Sunroof 792 792 780 780
Navigation system 700 700 1,561 1,561
Leather seating surfaces 704      
Sensory Package     2,213  
Floor mats     131 131
Stability control     520 520
Platinum Edition Package     1,006 1,006
Rear spoiler       291
Options (change) 5,815 3,195 7,125 4,945
Options (change) 5,245 2,812 6,211 4,289
Destination 825 825 695 695
Total Price $31,690 $33,240 $36,450 $36,520
Total Invoice $29,868 $31,396 $33,135 $33,270

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Nissan Maxima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Equinox LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,245
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,799
Model Year2012201220082008
ModelEquinoxEquinoxMaximaMaxima
TrimLTLTZSESL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine264hp V6264hp V6255hp V6255hp V6
TransmissionT6T6CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG17/24 MPG19/25 MPG19/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 8250, 8320, 8320, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17225/65-17245/45-18225/55-17
Total Price$31,690$33,240$36,450$36,520
Adjustments for Features0-965-515-415
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,690$32,275$35,935$36,105
Cost Above Minimum$0$585$0$170
Total Invoice$29,868$31,396$33,135$33,270
Adjustments for Features0-911-468-378
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,868$30,485$32,667$32,892
Cost Above Minimum$0$617$0$225

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year2012201220082008
ModelEquinoxEquinoxMaximaMaxima
TrimLTLTZSESL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100$100
Power liftgate $350  
Proximity key  $250$250
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
Full-size spare tire  $225$225
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250
Rearview camera$200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75  
Cargo mat $40$40$40
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Roof rack $300  
Roof rails$250   
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Interior air filter  $0$0
Rear air vents  $100$100
Rear wiper$175$175  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250  
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Laminated front side windows$200$200  
Rear bumper protector$40$40  
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
SD Card slot$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
USB port$25$25  
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
Compass$0$0  
Cornering lights  $50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50  
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100 
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350
Machined alloy wheels $350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Total Value of Features$4,290$5,255$4,805$4,705
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$965$515$415
Value of Feature Adjustments0-911-468-378

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20122008
ModelEquinoxMaxima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.5 in111.2 in
Length187.8 in193.5 in
Width72.5 in71.7 in
Height66.3 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,944 lb.3,579 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.8 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.9 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.8 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in53.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in43.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.3 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.1 in54.8 in
Row 2 Legroom39.9 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
31.5 ft315.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
63.7 ft315.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Equinox LT

2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Remote start150No
Pioneer, 250W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested97566%
Total Not Requested50034%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
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 Requested60039%
Total Not Requested92561%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
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 Requested60039%
Total Not Requested92561%

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