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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: $39,820

Nissan Maxima SV   
Difference: $5,615

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,293

Nissan Maxima SV   
Difference: $5,774

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220112011
ModelMaximaAvalancheAvalanche
TrimSVLTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUT4dr SUT
Base Price $35,120 $39,405 $46,195
Base Invoice $32,163 $36,646 $42,961
Floor mats 195    
Monitor Package 700    
Cold Package 400    
Tech Package 1,850    
Xenon HID headlights 400    
Rear spoiler 375    
Luxury Package   1,585  
Navigation system   2,500  
Sunroof   995 995
Floor mats 146    
Monitor Package 607    
Cold Package 347    
Tech Package 1,605    
Xenon HID headlights 347    
Rear spoiler 298    
Luxury Package   1,395  
Navigation system   2,200  
Sunroof   876 876
Options (change) 3,920 5,080 995
Options (change) 3,350 4,471 876
Destination 780 950 950
Total Price $39,820 $45,435 $48,140
Total Invoice $36,293 $42,067 $44,787

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Chevrolet Avalanche

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Maxima SV
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,505
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,895
Model Year201220112011
ModelMaximaAvalancheAvalanche
TrimSVLTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUT4dr SUT
Engine290hp V6320hp V8320hp V8
TransmissionCVT-6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9200, 7300, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18265/70-17275/55-20
Total Price$39,820$45,435$48,140
Adjustments for Features0-3,110-4,460
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,820$42,325$43,680
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,355
Total Invoice$36,293$42,067$44,787
Adjustments for Features0-2,879-4,149
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,293$39,188$40,638
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,450

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Chevrolet Avalanche

Model Year201220112011
ModelMaximaAvalancheAvalanche
TrimSVLTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUT4dr SUT
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100  
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Proximity key$250  
Remote start $150$150
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Brake assist$50  
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rollover sensor $50$50
Temporary spare tire$150  
Cargo Management 
Class IV trailer hitch $300$300
Console with shifter$150  
Console without shifter $150$150
Midgate $400$400
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Rigid bed cover $700$700
Roof rack $300$300
Storage compartment(s) in bed $100$100
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$150
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200  
Interior air filter$0  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Removable rear window $100$100
Running boards $350$350
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
DVD-compatible player$0  
Media drive$15  
Rear seat audio controls $25$25
SD Card slot$25  
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Traffic + travel information$25  
Traffic information $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Compass $0$0
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Auto-leveling rear shocks  $200
Polished alloy wheels  $350
Total Value of Features$3,555$6,665$8,015
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,110$4,460
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,879-4,149

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Chevrolet Avalanche

Model Year20122011
ModelMaximaAvalanche
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUT
Wheelbase109.3 in130.0 in
Length190.6 in221.3 in
Width73.2 in79.1 in
Height57.8 in76.6 in
Curb Weight3,557 lb.5,841 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.31.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in41.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in65.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in64.4 in
Row 1 Legroom43.8 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in65.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in62.3 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.2 ft345.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.2101.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SV

Monitor Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
A/V input jacks25No
USB port25Yes
Media drive, small5No
Total Requested22588%
Total Not Requested3012%
Cold Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested22569%
Total Not Requested10031%
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 streaming25No
Total Requested70089%
Total Not Requested9011%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Avalanche LT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested1075100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested162579%
Total Not Requested42521%

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