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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: $34,650

Nissan Maxima SE   
Difference: $1,660

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,574

Nissan Maxima SE   
Difference: $2,843

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320082008
ModelTraverseMaximaMaxima
TrimLTSESL
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,725 $28,630 $30,880
Base Invoice $32,039 $26,229 $28,286
Sunroof 1,400 900 900
Heated front seats 250    
Cargo mat 75    
Floor mats   175 175
Stability control   600 600
Platinum Edition Package   1,100 1,100
Sensory Package   2,550  
Rear spoiler     370
Sunroof 1,232 780 780
Heated front seats 220    
Cargo mat 66    
Floor mats   131 131
Stability control   520 520
Platinum Edition Package   1,006 1,006
Sensory Package   2,213  
Rear spoiler     291
Options (change) 1,725 5,325 3,145
Options (change) 1,518 4,650 2,728
Destination 860 695 695
Total Price $36,310 $34,650 $34,720
Total Invoice $34,417 $31,574 $31,709

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Nissan Maxima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Maxima SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,825
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,993
Model Year201320082008
ModelTraverseMaximaMaxima
TrimLTSESL
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine281hp V6255hp V6255hp V6
TransmissionT6CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG19/25 MPG19/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6320, 8320, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/65-18245/45-18225/55-17
Total Price$36,310$34,650$34,720
Adjustments for Features0-165-65
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,310$34,485$34,655
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$170
Total Invoice$34,417$31,574$31,709
Adjustments for Features0-150-59
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,417$31,424$31,650
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$226

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year201320082008
ModelTraverseMaximaMaxima
TrimLTSESL
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
Proximity key $250$250
Remote start$150  
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag$150  
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor$50  
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Trailer sway control$25  
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rails$250  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
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
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Glass roof panel(s)$300  
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
HD radio$50  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
USB port$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Cornering lights $50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Spotter mirror(s)$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Folding third row seats$600  
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$5,625$5,790$5,690
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$165$65
Value of Feature Adjustments0-150-59

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

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20132008
ModelTraverseMaxima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase118.9 in111.2 in
Length203.7 in193.5 in
Width78.5 in71.7 in
Height69.9 in58.3 in
Curb Weight4,646 lb.3,579 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.0 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.0 in53.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in43.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 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		70.3 ft315.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		116.3 ft315.5 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Full-size spare tire75No
Total Requested40084%
Total Not Requested7516%
Platinum Edition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested40026%
Total Not Requested112574%
Sensory Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Satellite radio200Yes
Compass0Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 320W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested47522%
Total Not Requested165078%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Full-size spare tire75No
Total Requested40084%
Total Not Requested7516%
Platinum Edition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested40026%
Total Not Requested112574%

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