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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: $21,820

Chevrolet Sonic RS   
Difference: $12,830

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,739

Chevrolet Sonic RS   
Difference: $10,835

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Model Year2016201620082008
ModelSonicSonicMaximaMaxima
TrimLTZRSSESL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,780 $20,095 $28,630 $30,880
Base Invoice $18,791 $19,090 $26,229 $28,286
Dusk Package 1,715      
Sunroof 850 850 900 900
Sensory Package     2,550  
Floor mats     175 175
Stability control     600 600
Platinum Edition Package     1,100 1,100
Rear spoiler       370
Dusk Package 1,561      
Sunroof 774 774 780 780
Sensory Package     2,213  
Floor mats     131 131
Stability control     520 520
Platinum Edition Package     1,006 1,006
Rear spoiler       291
Options (change) 2,565 850 5,325 3,145
Options (change) 2,335 774 4,650 2,728
Destination 875 875 695 695
Total Price $23,220 $21,820 $34,650 $34,720
Total Invoice $22,001 $20,739 $31,574 $31,709

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Nissan Maxima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic RS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,070
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,409
Model Year2016201620082008
ModelSonicSonicMaximaMaxima
TrimLTZRSSESL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4138hp I4255hp V6255hp V6
TransmissionT6M6CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6320, 8320, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18205/50-17245/45-18225/55-17
Total Price$23,220$21,820$34,650$34,720
Adjustments for Features-1,0250-3,760-3,660
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,195$21,820$30,890$31,060
Cost Above Minimum$375$0$0$170
Total Invoice$22,001$20,739$31,574$31,709
Adjustments for Features-9710-3,426-3,343
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,030$20,739$28,148$28,366
Cost Above Minimum$291$0$0$218

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year2016201620082008
ModelSonicSonicMaximaMaxima
TrimLTZRSSESL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
6-speed manual $150  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100$100
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote app$25$25  
Remote start$150   
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Universal garage door opener  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Full-size spare tire  $225$225
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Rear side airbags$300$300  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
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$0  
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0  
App support$0$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
USB port$25$25  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150
Cornering lights  $50$50
Digital instruments$0$0  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Metal pedals $75  
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 suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0 
Total Value of Features$2,770$1,745$5,505$5,405
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,025$0$3,760$3,660
Value of Feature Adjustments-9710-3,426-3,343

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20162008
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 Weight2,734 lb.3,580 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
Chevrolet Sonic LTZ

Dusk Package
FeatureValueRequested?
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Body kit0No
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Special exterior trim0No
215/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested107573%
Total Not Requested40027%

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 tire75No
Total Requested40084%
Total Not Requested7516%
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
Satellite radio200Yes
Compass0Yes
MP3-compatible player50No
Bose, 320W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested132562%
Total Not Requested80038%
Platinum Edition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested1007%
Total Not Requested142593%

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 tire75No
Total Requested40084%
Total Not Requested7516%
Platinum Edition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested1007%
Total Not Requested142593%

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