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Chevrolet Sonic vs. Nissan Maxima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Sonic vs. Nissan Maxima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $18,310

Chevrolet Sonic LTZ   
Difference: $15,085

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,375

Chevrolet Sonic LTZ   
Difference: $13,246

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012
ModelSonicMaximaMaxima
TrimLTZSSV
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $16,665 $32,420 $35,120
Base Invoice $15,832 $29,695 $32,163
Sunroof 850    
Floor mats   195 195
Cold Package     400
Sunroof 748    
Floor mats   146 146
Cold Package     347
Options (change) 850 195 595
Options (change) 748 146 493
Destination 795 780 780
Total Price $18,310 $33,395 $36,495
Total Invoice $17,375 $30,621 $33,436

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Nissan Maxima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,050
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,380
Model Year201220122012
ModelSonicMaximaMaxima
TrimLTZSSV
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionM5CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 8?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17245/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$18,310$33,395$36,495
Adjustments for Features0-2,035-3,810
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,310$31,360$32,685
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,325
Total Invoice$17,375$30,621$33,436
Adjustments for Features0-1,866-3,491
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,375$28,755$29,945
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,190

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year201220122012
ModelSonicMaximaMaxima
TrimLTZSSV
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Proximity key $250$250
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Rear side airbags$300  
Rollover sensor$50  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rear air vents $100$100
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
Satellite radio$200 $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
USB port$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Compass  $0
Digital instruments$0  
Fog lights$125 $125
Heated mirrors$25 $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Heated front seats$200 $200
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0  
Total Value of Features$1,520$3,555$5,330
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,035$3,810
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,866-3,491

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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Sonic vs. Nissan Maxima features.

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20122012
ModelSonicMaxima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase99.4 in109.3 in
Length173.1 in190.6 in
Width68.3 in73.2 in
Height59.7 in57.8 in
Curb Weight2,728 lb.3,557 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.2 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.4 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.4 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in43.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in36.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.0 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume14.0 ft314.2 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Sonic vs. Nissan Maxima specs.

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima S

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SV

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Cold Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested22569%
Total Not Requested10031%

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