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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: $20,575

Chevrolet Sonic LT   
Difference: $19,125

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,687

Chevrolet Sonic LT   
Difference: $17,307

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelSonicSonicMaximaMaxima
TrimLTPremierSLPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,695 $19,795 $37,690 $40,940
Base Invoice $16,987 $19,003 $35,182 $38,212
Driver Confidence Package 495 495    
Convenience Package 650      
RS Package 800 800    
Cargo net 60 60    
Sunroof   850    
Floor mats     300 300
Body kit     420 420
Rear spoiler     405 405
Driver Confidence Package 450 450    
Convenience Package 592      
RS Package 728 728    
Cargo net 55 55    
Sunroof   774    
Floor mats     234 234
Body kit     349 349
Rear spoiler     344 344
Options (change) 2,005 2,205 1,125 1,125
Options (change) 1,825 2,007 927 927
Destination 875 875 885 885
Total Price $20,575 $22,875 $39,700 $42,950
Total Invoice $19,687 $21,885 $36,994 $40,024

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Nissan Maxima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,115
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,775
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelSonicSonicMaximaMaxima
TrimLTPremierSLPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4138hp I4300hp V6300hp V6
TransmissionM6M6CVT-7CVT-7
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 11?, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/50-17245/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$20,575$22,875$39,700$42,950
Adjustments for Features0-900-7,010-9,510
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,575$21,975$32,690$33,440
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,400$0$750
Total Invoice$19,687$21,885$36,994$40,024
Adjustments for Features0-861-6,532-8,862
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,687$21,024$30,462$31,162
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,337$0$700

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year2018201820182018
ModelSonicSonicMaximaMaxima
TrimLTPremierSLPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction  $0$0
Adaptive cruise control  $600$600
Cruise control$150$150  
Remote app$25$25 $25
Remote start  $150$150
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Sunshade, rear, power   $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$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
Forward collision warning$200$200  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Lane departure warning$200$200  
Moving object detection, front   $25
Moving object detection, rear   $25
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Predictive forward collision warning  $250$250
Rear side airbags$300$300  
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
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
Rain-sensing wipers   $175
Rear air vents  $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Laminated front side windows  $200$200
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Sunroof $900  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0  
CD player  $125$125
HD radio  $50$50
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Navigation system  $600$600
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)  $0$0
Surround sound  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Voice control for audio system$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150
Compass$0$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$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Floor mats, second row (optional)$0$0  
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Memory system, driver seat   $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0  
Upgraded floor mats$0$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Wheels, dark finish $0  
Total Value of Features$2,020$2,920$9,030$11,530
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$900$7,010$9,510
Value of Feature Adjustments0-861-6,532-8,862

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20182018
ModelSonicMaxima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase99.4 in109.3 in
Length173.9 in192.8 in
Width68.3 in73.2 in
Height59.7 in56.5 in
Curb Weight2,774 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 Volume14.9 ft314.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Sonic LT

Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Lane departure warning200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Body kit0Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
205/55HR16 tires400No
Special interior trim0No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested47554%
Total Not Requested40046%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Sonic Premier

Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Lane departure warning200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%
RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Special interior trim0No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Wheels, dark finish0No
Total Requested32557%
Total Not Requested25043%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo mat40No
First-aid kit15No
Total Requested11568%
Total Not Requested5532%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima Platinum

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo mat40No
First-aid kit15No
Total Requested11568%
Total Not Requested5532%

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