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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: $20,305

Chevrolet Cobalt SS   
Difference: $16,565

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,071

Chevrolet Cobalt SS   
Difference: $14,663

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122006
ModelMaximaCobalt
TrimSVSS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,120 $17,400
Base Invoice $32,163 $16,443
Cold Package 400  
Floor mats 195  
Rear spoiler 375  
Leather seating surfaces   695
Satellite radio   325
Side curtain airbags   395
MP3-compatible player   150
Sunroof   750
Cold Package 347  
Floor mats 146  
Rear spoiler 298  
Leather seating surfaces   612
Satellite radio   286
Side curtain airbags   348
MP3-compatible player   132
Sunroof   660
Options (change) 970 2,315
Options (change) 791 2,038
Destination 780 590
Total Price $36,870 $20,305
Total Invoice $33,734 $19,071

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Chevrolet Cobalt

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cobalt SS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,070
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,550
Model Year20122006
ModelMaximaCobalt
TrimSVSS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6171hp I4
TransmissionCVT-6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG23/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18205/50-17
Total Price$36,870$20,305
Adjustments for Features-4,4950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,375$20,305
Total Invoice$33,734$19,071
Adjustments for Features-4,1130
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,621$19,071

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Chevrolet Cobalt

Model Year20122006
ModelMaximaCobalt
TrimSVSS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
5-speed manual $0
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
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 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Traction control$100 
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
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Compass$0 
Heated mirrors$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
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 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length 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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Polished alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$5,280$785
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,495$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,1130

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

Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Chevrolet Cobalt

Model Year20122006
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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See a complete comparison of Nissan Maxima vs. Chevrolet Cobalt specs.

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SV

Cold Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested20062%
Total Not Requested12538%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cobalt SS

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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