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Chevrolet Traverse vs. Nissan Maxima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Traverse vs. Nissan Maxima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,450

Nissan Maxima SE   
Difference: $5,475

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,135

Nissan Maxima SE   
Difference: $6,277

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120082008
ModelTraverseTraverseMaximaMaxima
TrimLTLTZSESL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,010 $38,250 $28,630 $30,880
Base Invoice $30,409 $36,337 $26,229 $28,286
Personal Connectivity Package 340      
Leather seating surfaces 1,775      
2LT Equipment Group 2,580      
255/55HR20 1,120      
Sunroof 1,400 1,400 900 900
Navigation system 1,890 1,890 1,800 1,800
Platinum Edition Package     1,100 1,100
Sensory Package     2,550  
Floor mats     175 175
Stability control     600 600
Rear spoiler       370
Personal Connectivity Package 299      
Leather seating surfaces 1,562      
2LT Equipment Group 2,451      
255/55HR20 986      
Sunroof 1,232 1,232 780 780
Navigation system 1,663 1,663 1,561 1,561
Platinum Edition Package     1,006 1,006
Sensory Package     2,213  
Floor mats     131 131
Stability control     520 520
Rear spoiler       291
Options (change) 9,105 3,290 7,125 4,945
Options (change) 8,193 2,895 6,211 4,289
Destination 810 810 695 695
Total Price $41,925 $42,350 $36,450 $36,520
Total Invoice $39,412 $40,042 $33,135 $33,270

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Nissan Maxima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Maxima SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,430
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,568
Model Year2011201120082008
ModelTraverseTraverseMaximaMaxima
TrimLTLTZSESL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine288hp V6288hp V6255hp V6255hp V6
TransmissionT6T6CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG17/24 MPG19/25 MPG19/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10320, 8320, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-20255/55-20245/45-18225/55-17
Total Price$41,925$42,350$36,450$36,520
Adjustments for Features-1,845-2,570-1000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,080$39,780$36,350$36,520
Cost Above Minimum$300$0$0$170
Total Invoice$39,412$40,042$33,135$33,270
Adjustments for Features-1,734-2,430-910
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,678$37,612$33,044$33,270
Cost Above Minimum$66$0$0$226

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year2011201120082008
ModelTraverseTraverseMaximaMaxima
TrimLTLTZSESL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100$100
Power liftgate$350$350  
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote start$150$150  
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Full-size spare tire  $225$225
Rearview camera$200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500  
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Roof rails$250$250  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents  $100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150  
Rear HVAC unit$400$400  
Rear wiper$175$175  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250  
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300  
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
Rear seat audio controls$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
Traffic information$25$25  
USB port$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75
Compass$0$0  
Cornering lights  $50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300  
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Folding third row seats$600$600  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Total Value of Features$6,250$6,975$4,505$4,405
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,845$2,570$100$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,734-2,430-910

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20112008
ModelTraverseMaxima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase118.9 in111.2 in
Length205.0 in193.5 in
Width78.4 in71.7 in
Height70.4 in58.3 in
Curb Weight4,790 lb.3,579 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.0 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room62.0 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.1 in53.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in43.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.3 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.8 in54.8 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in36.5 in
Row 3 Headroom37.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room57.6 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room48.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom33.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
24.4 ft315.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
68.8 ft315.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
116.4 ft315.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse LT

Personal Connectivity Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Remote start150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200No
Power liftgate350No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Bose, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25No
Total Requested47533%
Total Not Requested95067%

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?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested70046%
Total Not Requested82554%
Sensory Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Compass0No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 320W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested157574%
Total Not Requested55026%

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 seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested70046%
Total Not Requested82554%

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