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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: $25,185

Chevrolet Cobalt SS   
Difference: $6,435

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,765

Chevrolet Cobalt SS   
Difference: $5,233

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020102009
ModelMaximaMaximaCobalt
TrimSSVSS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,690 $33,410 $23,425
Base Invoice $28,113 $30,600 $22,137
Floor mats 180 180  
Rear spoiler   370 275
Temporary spare tire     75
Sunroof     750
5-speed manual     0
Floor mats 135 135  
Rear spoiler   292 242
Temporary spare tire     66
Sunroof     660
5-speed manual     0
Options (change) 180 550 1,100
Options (change) 135 427 968
Destination 750 750 660
Total Price $31,620 $34,710 $25,185
Total Invoice $28,998 $31,777 $23,765

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Chevrolet Cobalt

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cobalt SS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,065
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,060
Model Year201020102009
ModelMaximaMaximaCobalt
TrimSSVSS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6290hp V6260hp I4
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG19/26 MPG22/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 9228, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/45-18225/40-18
Total Price$31,620$34,710$25,185
Adjustments for Features-2,370-4,0200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,250$30,690$25,185
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,440$0
Total Invoice$28,998$31,777$23,765
Adjustments for Features-2,173-3,6800
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,825$28,097$23,765
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,272$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Chevrolet Cobalt

Model Year201020102009
ModelMaximaMaximaCobalt
TrimSSVSS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100 
5-speed manual  $0
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Universal garage door opener $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Brake assist$50$50 
Front side airbags$350$350 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Cargo net  $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Rear spoiler $200$200
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
Satellite radio $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
USB port  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Boost gauge  $75
Compass $0 
Fog lights $125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50 
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 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces  $450
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
No-lift shift  $50
Short-throw shifter (optional)  $0
Total Value of Features$4,480$6,130$2,110
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,370$4,020$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,173-3,6800

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Chevrolet Cobalt

Model Year20102009
ModelMaximaCobalt
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in103.3 in
Length190.6 in180.5 in
Width73.2 in67.9 in
Height57.8 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,556 lb.2,975 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.13.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in53.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in49.5 in
Row 1 Legroom43.8 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in51.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in49.6 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume14.2 ft313.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cobalt SS

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Map lights25No
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%

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