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Nissan Maxima vs. Chevrolet Cruze Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Maxima vs. Chevrolet Cruze Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,070

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $11,425

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,933

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $9,319

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620122012
ModelMaximaMaximaCruzeCruze
TrimSESL2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,900 $30,000 $20,685 $23,190
Base Invoice $25,511 $27,437 $19,858 $22,146
Floor mats 160 160    
Satellite radio 350 350    
Stability control 600 600    
Sunroof 900 900 900 900
Navigation system 1,800 1,800 995 995
Xenon HID headlights 150 150    
Driver Preferred Package 3,500 800    
Mud guards 130 130    
RS Package     695 595
Floor mats 121 121    
Satellite radio 304 304    
Stability control 520 520    
Sunroof 780 780 792 792
Navigation system 1,561 1,561 876 876
Xenon HID headlights 131 131    
Driver Preferred Package 3,035 694    
Mud guards 99 99    
RS Package     612 524
Options (change) 7,590 4,890 2,590 2,490
Options (change) 6,551 4,210 2,280 2,192
Destination 605 605 795 795
Total Price $36,095 $35,495 $24,070 $26,475
Total Invoice $32,667 $32,252 $22,933 $25,133

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cruze 2LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,000
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,116
Model Year2006200620122012
ModelMaximaMaximaCruzeCruze
TrimSESL2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine265hp V6265hp V6138hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionT5T5M6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 8320, 8?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18225/55-17225/50-17225/45-18
Total Price$36,095$35,495$24,070$26,475
Adjustments for Features-2,625-2,4250-2,055
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,470$33,070$24,070$24,420
Cost Above Minimum$400$0$0$350
Total Invoice$32,667$32,252$22,933$25,133
Adjustments for Features-2,376-2,2030-1,951
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,291$30,049$22,933$23,182
Cost Above Minimum$242$0$0$249

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year2006200620122012
ModelMaximaMaximaCruzeCruze
TrimSESL2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000  
6-speed manual  $150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100  
Proximity key   $250
Remote start   $150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  
Universal garage door opener$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Rear side airbags  $300$300
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Tire-pressure monitor  $75$75
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40  
Cargo net$40$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 $200
Dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Rear air vents$100$100  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Rear spoiler$200 $200$200
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50
Cassette player$50$50  
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 $150
Cornering lights$50$50  
Heated mirrors$25$25 $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  
Visor mirror, driver  $10 
Visor mirror, passenger  $10 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0$0
Total Value of Features$4,420$4,220$1,795$3,850
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,625$2,425$0$2,055
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,376-2,2030-1,951

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year20062012
ModelMaximaCruze
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.2 in105.7 in
Length193.5 in181.0 in
Width71.7 in70.7 in
Height58.3 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,474 lb.3,103 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.15.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.5 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.9 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in37.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.8 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume15.5 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SE

Driver Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Compass0No
Bose, 320W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested142550%
Total Not Requested142550%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SL

Driver Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested10013%
Total Not Requested67587%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze 2LT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%
RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze LTZ

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%
RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%

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