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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: $40,930

Nissan Maxima SV   
Difference: $6,340

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,221

Nissan Maxima SV   
Difference: $7,658

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182011
ModelTraverseMaxima
TrimPremierSV
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $44,450 $34,450
Base Invoice $42,228 $31,550
Sunroof 1,400  
Driver Confidence II Package 475  
Premium Package   3,300
Tech Package   1,850
Floor mats   195
Rear spoiler   375
Sunroof 1,274  
Driver Confidence II Package 432  
Premium Package   2,862
Tech Package   1,605
Floor mats   146
Rear spoiler   298
Options (change) 1,875 5,720
Options (change) 1,706 4,911
Destination 945 760
Total Price $47,270 $40,930
Total Invoice $44,879 $37,221

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Nissan Maxima

Lowest Adjusted Price: Chevrolet Traverse Premier
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Nissan Maxima SV
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $305
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,349
Model Year20182011
ModelTraverseMaxima
TrimPremierSV
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine310hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionT9CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/27 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-20245/45-18
Total Price$47,270$40,930
Adjustments for Features-6,6450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,625$40,930
Total Invoice$44,879$37,221
Adjustments for Features-6,3090
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,570$37,221

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20182011
ModelTraverseMaxima
TrimPremierSV
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Power liftgate$350 
Remote app$25 
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Around view cameras$500 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag$150 
Following distance indicator$25 
Forward collision warning$200 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Trailer sway control$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Cargo net $40
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Rear wiper$175 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Glass roof panel(s)$300 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player $0
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
Rear seat audio controls $25
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Wireless charging station$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Compass$0 
Interior ambient lighting $150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Rear camera mirror$200 
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 
Folding third row seats$600 
Heated second row seats$200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$11,755$5,110
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,645$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,3090

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20182011
ModelTraverseMaxima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase120.9 in109.3 in
Length204.3 in190.6 in
Width78.6 in73.2 in
Height70.7 in57.8 in
Curb Weight4,362 lb.3,556 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.4 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.3 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room62.1 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.1 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.0 in43.8 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in36.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room62.2 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.9 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom38.4 in34.6 in
Row 3 Headroom38.2 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room57.5 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room48.5 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom33.5 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.0 ft314.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
58.1 ft314.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
98.2 ft314.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse Premier

Driver Confidence II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1075100%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SV

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Panoramic sunroof300No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Rear air vents with manual controls50Yes
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo net40No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Second-row 3-person bench0No
Rearview camera200Yes
A/V input jacks25No
USB port25Yes
Media drive, small5No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested162566%
Total Not Requested84534%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested72592%
Total Not Requested658%

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