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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: $37,195

Nissan Maxima SL   
Difference: $6,255

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,751

Nissan Maxima SL   
Difference: $7,316

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220072007
ModelTraverseMaximaMaxima
TrimLTZSESL
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $39,035 $28,050 $30,150
Base Invoice $37,083 $25,648 $27,575
Sunroof 1,400 900 900
Navigation system 1,890 1,800 1,800
Second-row high console 300    
Driver Preferred Package   3,600 1,000
Mud guards   140 140
Elite Package   950 950
Xenon HID headlights   150 150
Stability control   600 600
Satellite radio   350 350
Floor mats   170 170
Rear spoiler     360
Sunroof 1,232 780 780
Navigation system 1,663 1,561 1,561
Second-row high console 264    
Driver Preferred Package   3,122 867
Mud guards   105 105
Elite Package   874 874
Xenon HID headlights   131 131
Stability control   520 520
Satellite radio   304 304
Floor mats   127 127
Rear spoiler     282
Options (change) 3,590 8,660 6,420
Options (change) 3,159 7,524 5,551
Destination 825 625 625
Total Price $43,450 $37,335 $37,195
Total Invoice $41,067 $33,797 $33,751

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Nissan Maxima

Lowest Adjusted Price: Nissan Maxima SL
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Nissan Maxima SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,660
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,908
Model Year201220072007
ModelTraverseMaximaMaxima
TrimLTZSESL
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine288hp V6255hp V6255hp V6
TransmissionT6CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG20/28 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10320, 8320, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-20245/45-18225/55-17
Total Price$43,450$37,335$37,195
Adjustments for Features-2,595-1000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,855$37,235$37,195
Cost Above Minimum$0$40$0
Total Invoice$41,067$33,797$33,751
Adjustments for Features-2,453-910
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,614$33,706$33,751
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$45

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year201220072007
ModelTraverseMaximaMaxima
TrimLTZSESL
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Power liftgate$350  
Proximity key $250$250
Remote start$150  
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor$50  
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Tire-pressure monitor$75  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Roof rails$250  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Rear HVAC unit$400  
Rear wiper$175  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Glass roof panel(s)$300  
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
Rear seat audio controls$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Traffic information$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Compass$0  
Cornering lights $50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Spotter mirror(s)$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Folding second row seats$300  
Folding third row seats$600  
Heated second row seats $200$200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$6,850$4,355$4,255
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,595$100$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,453-910

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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Traverse vs. Nissan Maxima features.

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20122007
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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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Traverse vs. Nissan Maxima specs.

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SE

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Full-size spare tire225No
Total Requested40064%
Total Not Requested22536%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Driver Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Compass0No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 320W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested210071%
Total Not Requested85029%
Elite Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Second-row buckets500Yes
Second-row high console250Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Total Requested75059%
Total Not Requested52541%

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%
Elite Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Second-row buckets500Yes
Second-row high console250Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Total Requested75059%
Total Not Requested52541%
Driver Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested72571%
Total Not Requested30029%

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