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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: $31,790

Chevrolet Equinox LT   
Difference: $7,340

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,956

Chevrolet Equinox LT   
Difference: $5,704

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122011
ModelEquinoxEquinoxMaxima
TrimLTLTZSV
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,050 $29,220 $34,450
Base Invoice $23,798 $27,759 $31,550
2LT Equipment Group 1,820    
3.0L V6 1,500 1,500  
Navigation system 795 795  
MyLink / Intellilink 100 100  
Sunroof 900 900  
Leather seating surfaces 800    
Floor mats     195
Cold Package     400
Monitor Package     700
Tech Package     1,850
Xenon HID headlights     400
Rear spoiler     375
2LT Equipment Group 1,729    
3.0L V6 1,320 1,320  
Navigation system 700 700  
MyLink / Intellilink 88 88  
Sunroof 792 792  
Leather seating surfaces 704    
Floor mats     146
Cold Package     347
Monitor Package     607
Tech Package     1,605
Xenon HID headlights     347
Rear spoiler     298
Options (change) 5,915 3,295 3,920
Options (change) 5,333 2,900 3,350
Destination 825 825 760
Total Price $31,790 $33,340 $39,130
Total Invoice $29,956 $31,484 $35,660

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Nissan Maxima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Equinox LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,485
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,841
Model Year201220122011
ModelEquinoxEquinoxMaxima
TrimLTLTZSV
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine264hp V6264hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionT6T6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG17/24 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 8250, 8?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17225/65-17245/45-18
Total Price$31,790$33,340$39,130
Adjustments for Features-145-1,1100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,645$32,230$39,130
Cost Above Minimum$0$585$0
Total Invoice$29,956$31,484$35,660
Adjustments for Features-137-1,0480
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,819$30,436$35,660
Cost Above Minimum$0$617$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year201220122011
ModelEquinoxEquinoxMaxima
TrimLTLTZSV
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Power liftgate $350 
Proximity key  $250
Remote start$150$150 
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75 
Cargo mat $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Roof rack $300 
Roof rails$250  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Interior air filter  $0
Rear air vents  $100
Rear wiper$175$175 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
DVD-compatible player  $0
Media drive  $15
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Traffic + travel information  $25
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Machined alloy wheels $350 
Total Value of Features$3,265$4,230$3,120
Value of Feature Adjustments$145$1,110$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-137-1,0480

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20122011
ModelEquinoxMaxima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.5 in109.3 in
Length187.8 in190.6 in
Width72.5 in73.2 in
Height66.3 in57.8 in
Curb Weight3,944 lb.3,556 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.8 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.9 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.8 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in43.8 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in36.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.3 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.1 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom39.9 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
31.5 ft314.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
63.7 ft314.2 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%
MyLink / Intellilink
FeatureValueRequested?
Voice control for external devices0No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0No
Voice control for audio system25Yes
Total Requested50100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Equinox LTZ

MyLink / Intellilink
FeatureValueRequested?
Voice control for external devices0No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0No
Voice control for audio system25Yes
Total Requested50100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SV

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested22569%
Total Not Requested10031%
Monitor Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
A/V input jacks25No
USB port25Yes
Media drive, small5No
Total Requested22588%
Total Not Requested3012%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested75095%
Total Not Requested405%

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