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Nissan Maxima vs. Chevrolet Cobalt Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Maxima vs. Chevrolet Cobalt Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $22,095

Chevrolet Cobalt Sport   
Difference: $12,405

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,804

Chevrolet Cobalt Sport   
Difference: $10,348

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008
ModelMaximaCobalt
TrimSESport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,630 $19,695
Base Invoice $26,229 $18,612
Sensory Package 2,550  
Floor mats 175  
Sunroof 900 750
Chrome-plated alloy wheels 1,550  
Leather seating surfaces   695
CD changer, in-dash   295
5-speed manual   0
Sensory Package 2,213  
Floor mats 131  
Sunroof 780 660
Chrome-plated alloy wheels 1,104  
Leather seating surfaces   612
CD changer, in-dash   260
5-speed manual   0
Options (change) 5,175 1,740
Options (change) 4,228 1,532
Destination 695 660
Total Price $34,500 $22,095
Total Invoice $31,152 $20,804

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Chevrolet Cobalt

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cobalt Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,835
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,124
Model Year20082008
ModelMaximaCobalt
TrimSESport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine255hp V6171hp I4
TransmissionCVT-6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/25 MPG22/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 8228, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18205/50-17
Total Price$34,500$22,095
Adjustments for Features-3,5700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,930$22,095
Total Invoice$31,152$20,804
Adjustments for Features-3,2240
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,928$20,804

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Chevrolet Cobalt

Model Year20082008
ModelMaximaCobalt
TrimSESport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
5-speed manual $0
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Brake assist$50 
Front side airbags$350 
Stability control $400
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Cargo net $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear air vents$100 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Compass$0 
Cornering lights$50 
Heated mirrors$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Center armrest(s), front row$75 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels$850 
Polished alloy wheels $350
Total Value of Features$4,780$1,210
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,570$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,2240

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See a complete comparison of Nissan Maxima vs. Chevrolet Cobalt features.

Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Chevrolet Cobalt

Model Year20082008
ModelMaximaCobalt
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.2 in103.3 in
Length193.5 in180.5 in
Width71.7 in67.9 in
Height58.3 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,579 lb.2,975 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.13.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in53.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.5 in49.5 in
Row 1 Legroom43.9 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in51.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.8 in49.6 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume15.5 ft313.9 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Nissan Maxima vs. Chevrolet Cobalt specs.

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SE

Sensory Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25No
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Satellite radio200Yes
Compass0No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 320W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested155073%
Total Not Requested57527%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cobalt Sport

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Map lights25No
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%

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