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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: $20,020

Chevrolet Sonic LT   
Difference: $14,785

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,182

Chevrolet Sonic LT   
Difference: $12,644

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182009
ModelSonicSonicMaxima
TrimLTPremierSV
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,695 $19,795 $32,860
Base Invoice $16,987 $19,003 $30,097
Convenience Package 650    
RS Package 800 800  
Sunroof   850  
Cold Package     400
Floor mats     180
Bluetooth cell phone link     300
Rear spoiler     370
Convenience Package 592    
RS Package 728 728  
Sunroof   774  
Cold Package     347
Floor mats     135
Bluetooth cell phone link     260
Rear spoiler     292
Options (change) 1,450 1,650 1,250
Options (change) 1,320 1,502 1,034
Destination 875 875 695
Total Price $20,020 $22,320 $34,805
Total Invoice $19,182 $21,380 $31,826

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Nissan Maxima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,375
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,526
Model Year201820182009
ModelSonicSonicMaxima
TrimLTPremierSV
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4138hp I4290hp V6
TransmissionM6M6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/50-17245/45-18
Total Price$20,020$22,320$34,805
Adjustments for Features0-900-3,410
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,020$21,420$31,395
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,400$0
Total Invoice$19,182$21,380$31,826
Adjustments for Features0-862-3,118
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,182$20,518$28,708
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,336$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year201820182009
ModelSonicSonicMaxima
TrimLTPremierSV
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Rear air vents  $100
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Sunroof $900$900
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
MP3-compatible player  $50
Satellite radio$200$200 
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 rearview mirror  $150
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Door sill trim plates  $100
Floor mats, second row (optional)$0$0 
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0 
Upgraded floor mats$0$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Wheels, dark finish $0 
Total Value of Features$1,670$2,570$5,080
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$900$3,410
Value of Feature Adjustments0-862-3,118

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20182009
ModelSonicMaxima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase99.4 in109.3 in
Length173.9 in190.6 in
Width68.3 in73.2 in
Height59.7 in57.8 in
Curb Weight2,774 lb.3,557 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.2 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.4 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.4 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in43.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in36.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.0 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume14.9 ft314.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Sonic LT

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 kit0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
205/55HR16 tires400No
Special interior trim0No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested47554%
Total Not Requested40046%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Sonic Premier

RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Special interior trim0No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Wheels, dark finish0No
Total Requested32557%
Total Not Requested25043%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SV

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Cold Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%

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