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Chevrolet Volt vs. Nissan Maxima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Volt vs. Nissan Maxima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,520

Nissan Maxima SL   
Difference: $455

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,270

Nissan Maxima SL   
Difference: $1,603

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220082008
ModelVoltMaximaMaxima
TrimBaseSESL
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $39,145 $28,630 $30,880
Base Invoice $37,579 $26,229 $28,286
Premium Trim Package 1,395    
Navigation system 1,995 1,800 1,800
Bose 7 speakers 495    
Polished alloy wheels 595    
Sensory Package   2,550  
Floor mats   175 175
Stability control   600 600
Platinum Edition Package   1,100 1,100
Sunroof   900 900
Chrome-plated alloy wheels   1,550  
Rear spoiler     370
Premium Trim Package 1,228    
Navigation system 1,756 1,561 1,561
Bose 7 speakers 436    
Polished alloy wheels 524    
Sensory Package   2,213  
Floor mats   131 131
Stability control   520 520
Platinum Edition Package   1,006 1,006
Sunroof   780 780
Chrome-plated alloy wheels   1,104  
Rear spoiler     291
Options (change) 4,480 8,675 4,945
Options (change) 3,944 7,315 4,289
Destination 850 695 695
Gas Tax -7,500 0 0
Total Price $36,975 $38,000 $36,520
Total Invoice $34,873 $34,239 $33,270

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Volt vs. Nissan Maxima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Maxima SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,670
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,621
Model Year201220082008
ModelVoltMaximaMaxima
TrimBaseSESL
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine149hp E+255hp V6255hp V6
TransmissionCVTCVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)35/40 MPG19/25 MPG19/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7320, 8320, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17245/45-18225/55-17
Total Price$36,975$38,000$36,520
Adjustments for Features0-2,815-2,215
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,975$35,185$34,305
Cost Above Minimum$0$880$0
Total Invoice$34,873$34,239$33,270
Adjustments for Features0-2,536-2,018
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,873$31,703$31,252
Cost Above Minimum$0$451$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Volt vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year201220082008
ModelVoltMaximaMaxima
TrimBaseSESL
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Remote app$25  
Remote start$150  
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rollover sensor$50  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Cargo mat $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Second-row high console$250  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rear air vents $100$100
Engine / Motor 
16 kWh battery pack$0  
Automatic start / stop$150  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
DVD-compatible player$0  
Media drive$15  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Traffic information$25  
USB port$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Compass$0  
Cornering lights $50$50
Detailed driving style feedback$100  
Fog lights $125$125
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Tachometer $75$75
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Chrome-plated alloy wheels $850 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Polished alloy wheels$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$3,815$6,630$6,030
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,815$2,215
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,536-2,018

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Volt vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20122008
ModelVoltMaxima
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.7 in111.2 in
Length177.1 in193.5 in
Width70.4 in71.7 in
Height56.6 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,781 lb.3,579 lb.
Fuel Capacity9.3 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.8 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.5 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in53.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in43.9 in
Row 2 Headroom36.0 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.2 in54.8 in
Row 2 Legroom34.1 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
10.6 ft315.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
0.0 ft315.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Volt

Premium Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested1250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60081%
Total Not Requested14019%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Full-size spare tire75No
Total Requested40084%
Total Not Requested7516%
Sensory Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Satellite radio200Yes
Compass0No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 320W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested137565%
Total Not Requested75035%
Platinum Edition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested1007%
Total Not Requested142593%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Full-size spare tire75No
Total Requested40084%
Total Not Requested7516%
Platinum Edition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested1007%
Total Not Requested142593%

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