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Nissan Maxima vs. Chevrolet Avalanche Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Maxima vs. Chevrolet Avalanche Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $38,000

Nissan Maxima SE   
Difference: $10,840

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,239

Nissan Maxima SE   
Difference: $11,164

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082011
ModelMaximaAvalanche
TrimSELTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUT
Base Price $28,630 $46,195
Base Invoice $26,229 $42,961
Sensory Package 2,550  
Platinum Edition Package 1,100  
Floor mats 175  
Stability control 600  
Sunroof 900 995
Navigation system 1,800  
Chrome-plated alloy wheels 1,550 700
Sensory Package 2,213  
Platinum Edition Package 1,006  
Floor mats 131  
Stability control 520  
Sunroof 780 876
Navigation system 1,561  
Chrome-plated alloy wheels 1,104 616
Options (change) 8,675 1,695
Options (change) 7,315 1,492
Destination 695 950
Total Price $38,000 $48,840
Total Invoice $34,239 $45,403

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Chevrolet Avalanche

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Maxima SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,015
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,608
Model Year20082011
ModelMaximaAvalanche
TrimSELTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUT
Engine255hp V6320hp V8
TransmissionCVT-6T6
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 8300, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18275/55-20
Total Price$38,000$48,840
Adjustments for Features0-3,825
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,000$45,015
Total Invoice$34,239$45,403
Adjustments for Features0-3,556
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,239$41,847

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Chevrolet Avalanche

Model Year20082011
ModelMaximaAvalanche
TrimSELTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUT
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Proximity key$250 
Remote start $150
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Brake assist$50 
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Cargo Management 
Class IV trailer hitch $300
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Midgate $400
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rigid bed cover $700
Roof rack $300
Storage compartment(s) in bed $100
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Interior air filter$0 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Rear bumper protector $40
Removable rear window $100
Running boards $350
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
Rear seat audio controls $25
Surround sound $250
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 passenger-side mirror$75 
Compass $0
Cornering lights$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$3,415$7,240
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,825
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,556

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Chevrolet Avalanche

Model Year20082011
ModelMaximaAvalanche
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUT
Wheelbase111.2 in130.0 in
Length193.5 in221.3 in
Width71.7 in79.1 in
Height58.3 in76.6 in
Curb Weight3,580 lb.5,841 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.31.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in41.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in65.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.5 in64.4 in
Row 1 Legroom43.9 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in65.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.8 in62.3 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.5 ft345.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.5101.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SE

Sensory Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Compass0No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 320W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested157574%
Total Not Requested55026%
Platinum Edition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Total Requested75049%
Total Not Requested77551%

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