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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: $20,630

Chevrolet Sonic LT   
Difference: $10,105

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,737

Chevrolet Sonic LT   
Difference: $8,267

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820062006
ModelSonicSonicMaximaMaxima
TrimLTPremierSESL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,695 $19,795 $27,900 $30,000
Base Invoice $16,987 $19,003 $25,511 $27,437
Fun & Sun Package 550      
RS Package 800 800    
Convenience Package 650      
Cargo net 60 60    
Sunroof   850 900 900
Floor mats     160 160
Bluetooth cell phone link     300 300
Rear spoiler     270  
Stability control     600 600
Satellite radio       350
Fun & Sun Package 500      
RS Package 728 728    
Convenience Package 592      
Cargo net 55 55    
Sunroof   774 780 780
Floor mats     121 121
Bluetooth cell phone link     260 260
Rear spoiler     207  
Stability control     520 520
Satellite radio       304
Options (change) 2,060 1,710 2,230 2,310
Options (change) 1,875 1,557 1,888 1,985
Destination 875 875 605 605
Total Price $20,630 $22,380 $30,735 $32,915
Total Invoice $19,737 $21,435 $28,004 $30,027

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Nissan Maxima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,920
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,098
Model Year2018201820062006
ModelSonicSonicMaximaMaxima
TrimLTPremierSESL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4138hp I4265hp V6265hp V6
TransmissionM6M6T5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6240, 8320, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/50-17245/45-18225/55-17
Total Price$20,630$22,380$30,735$32,915
Adjustments for Features00-185-1,710
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,630$22,380$30,550$31,205
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,750$0$655
Total Invoice$19,737$21,435$28,004$30,027
Adjustments for Features00-169-1,560
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,737$21,435$27,835$28,467
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,698$0$632

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year2018201820062006
ModelSonicSonicMaximaMaxima
TrimLTPremierSESL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100  
Proximity key$250$250  
Remote app$25$25  
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$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Rear side airbags$300$300  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75  
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
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0  
Android Auto support$100$100  
App support$0$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100  
Aux input$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
Cassette player  $50$50
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player  $125 
Satellite radio$200$200 $200
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
Voice control for audio system$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150
Compass$0$0 $0
Cornering lights  $50$50
Heated mirrors$25$25 $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Floor mats, second row (optional)$0$0  
Heated front seats$200$200 $200
Leather seating surfaces   $900
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power recliner, passenger seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0  
Upgraded floor mats$0$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0 
Wheels, dark finish$0$0  
Total Value of Features$2,545$2,545$2,730$4,255
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$185$1,710
Value of Feature Adjustments00-169-1,560

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20182006
ModelSonicMaxima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase99.4 in111.2 in
Length173.9 in193.5 in
Width68.3 in71.7 in
Height59.7 in58.3 in
Curb Weight2,774 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
Chevrolet Sonic LT

Fun & Sun Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Wheels, dark finish0No
Sunroof900Yes
205/50HR17 tires400No
turbocharged
1.4L I4
DOHC-4v
138 hp@4900
148 lb-ft@1850
1000No
Total Requested115045%
Total Not Requested140055%
RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
205/55HR16 tires400No
Special interior trim0No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested47554%
Total Not Requested40046%
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 wheel100No
Upgraded instruments0No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested60063%
Total Not Requested35037%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Sonic Premier

RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Special interior trim0No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Wheels, dark finish0No
Total Requested575100%
Total Not Requested00%

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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