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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: $37,605

Nissan Maxima SV   
Difference: $3,940

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,255

Nissan Maxima SV   
Difference: $4,916

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122009
ModelTraverseTraverseMaxima
TrimLTLTZSV
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,760 $39,035 $32,860
Base Invoice $31,122 $37,083 $30,097
Leather seating surfaces 1,525    
2LT Equipment Group 3,145    
Navigation system 1,890 1,890  
Sunroof 1,400 1,400  
Cold Package     400
Tech Package     2,400
Xenon HID headlights     400
Bluetooth cell phone link     300
Floor mats     180
Rear spoiler     370
Leather seating surfaces 1,342    
2LT Equipment Group 2,987    
Navigation system 1,663 1,663  
Sunroof 1,232 1,232  
Cold Package     347
Tech Package     2,082
Xenon HID headlights     347
Bluetooth cell phone link     260
Floor mats     135
Rear spoiler     292
Options (change) 7,960 3,290 4,050
Options (change) 7,224 2,895 3,463
Destination 825 825 695
Total Price $41,545 $43,150 $37,605
Total Invoice $39,171 $40,803 $34,255

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Nissan Maxima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Maxima SV
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,460
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,578
Model Year201220122009
ModelTraverseTraverseMaxima
TrimLTLTZSV
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine281hp V6288hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionT6T6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/65-18255/55-20245/45-18
Total Price$41,545$43,150$37,605
Adjustments for Features-2,480-3,1550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,065$39,995$37,605
Cost Above Minimum$0$930$0
Total Invoice$39,171$40,803$34,255
Adjustments for Features-2,338-2,9830
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,833$37,820$34,255
Cost Above Minimum$0$987$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year201220122009
ModelTraverseTraverseMaxima
TrimLTLTZSV
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Power liftgate$350$350 
Proximity key  $250
Remote start$150$150 
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents  $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 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300 
Infotainment 
Media drive  $15
Rear seat audio controls$25$25 
SD Card slot  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Compass$0$0 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Power-folding mirrors $50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Machined alloy wheels$350$350 
Total Value of Features$5,675$6,350$3,195
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,480$3,155$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,338-2,9830

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20122009
ModelTraverseMaxima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase118.9 in109.3 in
Length205.0 in190.6 in
Width78.4 in73.2 in
Height70.4 in57.8 in
Curb Weight4,791 lb.3,557 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.0 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room62.0 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.1 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in43.8 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in36.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.3 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.8 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in34.6 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 ft314.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
68.8 ft314.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
116.4 ft314.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse LT

2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Remote start150No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Bose, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested100051%
Total Not Requested95049%

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 wheel100No
Total Requested22569%
Total Not Requested10031%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested115095%
Total Not Requested655%

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