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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: $12,155

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,375

Chevrolet Sonic LTZ   
Difference: $10,422

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220062006
ModelSonicMaximaMaxima
TrimLTZSESL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $16,665 $27,900 $30,000
Base Invoice $15,832 $25,511 $27,437
Sunroof 850 900 900
Floor mats   160 160
Bluetooth cell phone link   300 300
Stability control   600 600
Satellite radio     350
Sunroof 748 780 780
Floor mats   121 121
Bluetooth cell phone link   260 260
Stability control   520 520
Satellite radio     304
Options (change) 850 1,960 2,310
Options (change) 748 1,681 1,985
Destination 795 605 605
Total Price $18,310 $30,465 $32,915
Total Invoice $17,375 $27,797 $30,027

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Nissan Maxima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,830
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,213
Model Year201220062006
ModelSonicMaximaMaxima
TrimLTZSESL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4265hp V6265hp V6
TransmissionM5T5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6240, 8320, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17245/45-18225/55-17
Total Price$18,310$30,465$32,915
Adjustments for Features0-1,325-3,050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,310$29,140$29,865
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$725
Total Invoice$17,375$27,797$30,027
Adjustments for Features0-1,209-2,782
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,375$26,588$27,245
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$657

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year201220062006
ModelSonicMaximaMaxima
TrimLTZSESL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Universal garage door opener $100$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  
Tire-pressure monitor$75  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40
Cargo net $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 
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Infotainment 
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Cassette player $50$50
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
MP3-compatible player$50  
Satellite radio$200 $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Compass  $0
Cornering lights $50$50
Digital instruments$0  
Heated mirrors$25 $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Heated front seats$200 $200
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$1,545$2,870$4,595
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,325$3,050
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,209-2,782

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20122006
ModelSonicMaxima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase99.4 in111.2 in
Length173.1 in193.5 in
Width68.3 in71.7 in
Height59.7 in58.3 in
Curb Weight2,728 lb.3,474 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.2 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.4 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.4 in53.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in43.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.0 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in54.8 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume14.0 ft315.5 ft3

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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 tire225No
Total Requested40064%
Total Not Requested22536%

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 tire225No
Total Requested40064%
Total Not Requested22536%

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