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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: $36,310

Chevrolet Traverse LT   
Difference: $3,095

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,417

Chevrolet Traverse LT   
Difference: $1,400

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132009
ModelTraverseTraverseMaxima
TrimLTLTZSV
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,725 $40,575 $32,860
Base Invoice $32,039 $38,141 $30,097
Sunroof 1,400 1,400  
Cargo mat 75 75  
Heated front seats 250    
Navigation system   795  
Premium Package     3,450
Tech Package     1,850
Floor mats     180
Rear spoiler     370
Sunroof 1,232 1,232  
Cargo mat 66 66  
Heated front seats 220    
Navigation system   700  
Premium Package     2,993
Tech Package     1,605
Floor mats     135
Rear spoiler     292
Options (change) 1,725 2,270 5,850
Options (change) 1,518 1,998 5,025
Destination 860 860 695
Total Price $36,310 $43,705 $39,405
Total Invoice $34,417 $40,999 $35,817

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Nissan Maxima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Traverse LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,925
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $337
Model Year201320132009
ModelTraverseTraverseMaxima
TrimLTLTZSV
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine281hp V6288hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionT6T6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 10?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/65-18255/55-20245/45-18
Total Price$36,310$43,705$39,405
Adjustments for Features0-4,000-1,170
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,310$39,705$38,235
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,395$0
Total Invoice$34,417$40,999$35,817
Adjustments for Features0-3,752-1,063
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,417$37,247$34,754
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,830$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year201320132009
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$100
Power liftgate $350 
Proximity key  $250
Remote start$150$150 
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Sunshade, rear, power  $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Blind spot warning system $200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100 
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
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 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
App support $0 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25 
HD radio$50$50 
Media drive  $15
Navigation system $600$600
Rear seat audio controls $25$25
SD Card slot  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Traffic information $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0 
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Compass$0$0 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Power-folding mirrors $50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50  
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat  $150
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
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$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Machined alloy wheels $350 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$6,750$10,750$7,920
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,000$1,170
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,752-1,063

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20132009
ModelTraverseMaxima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase118.9 in109.3 in
Length203.7 in190.6 in
Width78.5 in73.2 in
Height69.9 in57.8 in
Curb Weight4,647 lb.3,557 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.0 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.0 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in43.8 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in36.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 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
70.3 ft314.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
116.3 ft314.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SV

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rearview camera200Yes
Panoramic sunroof300No
Rear seat audio controls25Yes
Rear air vents with manual controls50Yes
USB port25Yes
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo net40No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Second-row 3-person bench0No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested135049%
Total Not Requested139051%
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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