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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: $20,570

Chevrolet Sonic LT   
Difference: $14,080

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,682

Chevrolet Sonic LT   
Difference: $11,892

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820082008
ModelSonicSonicMaximaMaxima
TrimLTPremierSESL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,695 $19,795 $28,630 $30,880
Base Invoice $16,987 $19,003 $26,229 $28,286
RS Package 800 800    
Fun & Sun Package 550      
Convenience Package 650      
Sunroof   850 900 900
Floor mats     175 175
Stability control     600 600
Platinum Edition Package     1,100 1,100
Sensory Package     2,550  
Rear spoiler       370
RS Package 728 728    
Fun & Sun Package 500      
Convenience Package 592      
Sunroof   774 780 780
Floor mats     131 131
Stability control     520 520
Platinum Edition Package     1,006 1,006
Sensory Package     2,213  
Rear spoiler       291
Options (change) 2,000 1,650 5,325 3,145
Options (change) 1,820 1,502 4,650 2,728
Destination 875 875 695 695
Total Price $20,570 $22,320 $34,650 $34,720
Total Invoice $19,682 $21,380 $31,574 $31,709

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Nissan Maxima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,020
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,192
Model Year2018201820082008
ModelSonicSonicMaximaMaxima
TrimLTPremierSESL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4138hp I4255hp V6255hp V6
TransmissionM6M6CVT-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)205/50-17205/50-17245/45-18225/55-17
Total Price$20,570$22,320$34,650$34,720
Adjustments for Features00-4,060-3,960
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,570$22,320$30,590$30,760
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,750$0$170
Total Invoice$19,682$21,380$31,574$31,709
Adjustments for Features00-3,700-3,617
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,682$21,380$27,874$28,092
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,698$0$218

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year2018201820082008
ModelSonicSonicMaximaMaxima
TrimLTPremierSESL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app$25$25  
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 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150$150
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
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0  
Android Auto support$100$100  
App support$0$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
USB port$25$25  
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 driver-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150
Cornering lights  $50$50
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
Floor mats, second row (optional)$0$0  
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900
Memory system, driver seat  $200$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 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0 
Wheels, dark finish$0$0  
Total Value of Features$1,870$1,870$5,930$5,830
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$4,060$3,960
Value of Feature Adjustments00-3,700-3,617

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20182008
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.3,580 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 LT

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%
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%
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%

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 tire75No
Total Requested40084%
Total Not Requested7516%
Platinum Edition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Total Requested20013%
Total Not Requested132587%
Sensory Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
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 Requested42520%
Total Not Requested170080%

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?
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Total Requested20013%
Total Not Requested132587%

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