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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: $20,565

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,375

Chevrolet Sonic LTZ   
Difference: $18,926

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220182018
ModelSonicMaximaMaxima
TrimLTZSLPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $16,665 $37,690 $40,940
Base Invoice $15,832 $35,182 $38,212
Sunroof 850    
Floor mats   300 300
Sunroof 748    
Floor mats   234 234
Options (change) 850 300 300
Options (change) 748 234 234
Destination 795 885 885
Total Price $18,310 $38,875 $42,125
Total Invoice $17,375 $36,301 $39,331

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Nissan Maxima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,665
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,549
Model Year201220182018
ModelSonicMaximaMaxima
TrimLTZSLPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4300hp V6300hp V6
TransmissionM5CVT-7CVT-7
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 11?, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17245/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$18,310$38,875$42,125
Adjustments for Features0-7,900-10,400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,310$30,975$31,725
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$750
Total Invoice$17,375$36,301$39,331
Adjustments for Features0-7,377-9,710
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,375$28,924$29,621
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$697

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year201220182018
ModelSonicMaximaMaxima
TrimLTZSLPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0$0
Adaptive cruise control $600$600
Cruise control$150  
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app  $25
Remote start $150$150
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Sunshade, rear, power  $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150
Around view cameras  $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Moving object detection, front  $25
Moving object detection, rear  $25
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Predictive forward collision warning $250$250
Rear side airbags$300  
Rearview camera $200 
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
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
HD radio $50$50
Navigation system $600$600
Rear seat USB outlets (optional) $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Digital instruments$0  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Memory system, driver seat  $200
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$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  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Total Value of Features$2,120$10,020$12,520
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,900$10,400
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,377-9,710

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20122018
ModelSonicMaxima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase99.4 in109.3 in
Length173.1 in192.8 in
Width68.3 in73.2 in
Height59.7 in56.5 in
Curb Weight2,728 lb.3,472 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.2 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.4 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.4 in54.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in45.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.0 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in53.5 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in34.2 in
Cargo Volume14.0 ft314.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo net40No
Cargo mat40No
First-aid kit15No
Total Requested7544%
Total Not Requested9556%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima Platinum

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo net40No
Cargo mat40No
First-aid kit15No
Total Requested7544%
Total Not Requested9556%

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