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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: $42,530

Nissan Maxima Platinum   
Difference: $620

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,675

Nissan Maxima Platinum   
Difference: $1,128

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122018
ModelTraverseMaxima
TrimLTZPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $39,035 $40,940
Base Invoice $37,083 $38,212
Navigation system 1,890  
Sunroof 1,400  
Floor mats   300
Rear spoiler   405
Navigation system 1,663  
Sunroof 1,232  
Floor mats   234
Rear spoiler   344
Options (change) 3,290 705
Options (change) 2,895 578
Destination 825 885
Total Price $43,150 $42,530
Total Invoice $40,803 $39,675

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Nissan Maxima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Maxima Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,765
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,129
Model Year20122018
ModelTraverseMaxima
TrimLTZPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine288hp V6300hp V6
TransmissionT6CVT-7
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-20245/45-18
Total Price$43,150$42,530
Adjustments for Features0-2,145
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,150$40,385
Total Invoice$40,803$39,675
Adjustments for Features0-2,001
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,803$37,674

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20122018
ModelTraverseMaxima
TrimLTZPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Heated steering wheel $100
Power liftgate$350 
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation $15
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Moving object detection, front $25
Moving object detection, rear $25
Obstacle detection, front $150
Predictive forward collision warning $250
Rearview camera$200 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Cargo net $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Glass roof panel(s)$300 
Laminated front side windows $200
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
HD radio $50
Rear seat audio controls$25 
Rear seat USB outlets (optional) $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding third row seats$600 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$6,900$9,045
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,145
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,001

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20122018
ModelTraverseMaxima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase118.9 in109.3 in
Length205.0 in192.8 in
Width78.4 in73.2 in
Height70.4 in56.5 in
Curb Weight4,791 lb.3,472 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.0 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room62.0 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.1 in54.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in45.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.3 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.8 in53.5 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in34.2 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 ft314.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
68.8 ft314.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
116.4 ft314.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima Platinum

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo net40No
Cargo mat40No
First-aid kit15No
Total Requested7544%
Total Not Requested9556%

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