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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: $19,125

Chevrolet Sonic LTZ   
Difference: $13,790

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,146

Chevrolet Sonic LTZ   
Difference: $11,881

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201420062006
ModelSonicSonicMaximaMaxima
TrimLTZRSSESL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,390 $19,705 $27,900 $30,000
Base Invoice $16,520 $18,720 $25,511 $27,437
Cargo net 60 60    
Sunroof 850 850 900 900
Sensory Package     2,350  
Floor mats     160 160
Bluetooth cell phone link     300 300
Satellite radio     350 350
Rear spoiler     270  
Stability control     600 600
Cargo net 53 53    
Sunroof 748 748 780 780
Sensory Package     2,039  
Floor mats     121 121
Bluetooth cell phone link     260 260
Satellite radio     304 304
Rear spoiler     207  
Stability control     520 520
Options (change) 910 910 4,930 2,310
Options (change) 801 801 4,231 1,985
Destination 825 825 605 605
Total Price $19,125 $21,440 $33,435 $32,915
Total Invoice $18,146 $20,346 $30,347 $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: $11,055
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,386
Model Year2014201420062006
ModelSonicSonicMaximaMaxima
TrimLTZRSSESL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4138hp I4265hp V6265hp V6
TransmissionM5M6T5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6320, 8320, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/50-17245/45-18225/55-17
Total Price$19,125$21,440$33,435$32,915
Adjustments for Features0-1,225-2,935-2,735
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,125$20,215$30,500$30,180
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,090$320$0
Total Invoice$18,146$20,346$30,347$30,027
Adjustments for Features0-1,162-2,664-2,495
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,146$19,184$27,683$27,532
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,038$151$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year2014201420062006
ModelSonicSonicMaximaMaxima
TrimLTZRSSESL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
6-speed manual $150  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000$1000
FWD$0$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$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Rear side airbags$300$300  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75  
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 
Body kit $0  
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0  
Aux input$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
Cassette player  $50$50
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150
Compass  $0$0
Cornering lights  $50$50
Digital instruments$0$0  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50  
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Leather seating surfaces $900$900$900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$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 recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0   
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0 
Total Value of Features$1,395$2,620$4,330$4,130
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,225$2,935$2,735
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,162-2,664-2,495

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20142006
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 Volume14.9 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%
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
Compass0No
Bose, 320W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested112560%
Total Not Requested75040%

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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