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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: $25,695

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $10,550

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,390

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $8,487

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2007200720132013
ModelMaximaMaximaCruzeCruze
TrimSESL2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,050 $30,150 $21,040 $23,550
Base Invoice $25,648 $27,575 $20,198 $22,490
Driver Preferred Package 3,600 1,000    
Mud guards 140 140    
Floor mats 170 170    
Satellite radio 350 350    
Stability control 600 600    
Sunroof 900 900 900 900
Navigation system 1,800 1,800 795 795
Xenon HID headlights 150 150    
Rear spoiler   360   410
RS Package     695  
Enhanced Safety Package     790 790
Driver Convenience Package     380  
Proximity key     300  
Driver Preferred Package 3,122 867    
Mud guards 105 105    
Floor mats 127 127    
Satellite radio 304 304    
Stability control 520 520    
Sunroof 780 780 792 792
Navigation system 1,561 1,561 700 700
Xenon HID headlights 131 131    
Rear spoiler   282   361
RS Package     612  
Enhanced Safety Package     695 695
Driver Convenience Package     334  
Proximity key     264  
Options (change) 7,710 5,470 3,860 2,895
Options (change) 6,650 4,677 3,397 2,548
Destination 625 625 795 795
Total Price $36,385 $36,245 $25,695 $27,240
Total Invoice $32,923 $32,877 $24,390 $25,833

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cruze 2LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,745
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,809
Model Year2007200720132013
ModelMaximaMaximaCruzeCruze
TrimSESL2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine255hp V6255hp V6138hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6M6T6
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$36,385$36,245$25,695$27,240
Adjustments for Features-1,905-1,8050-1,150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,480$34,440$25,695$26,090
Cost Above Minimum$40$0$0$395
Total Invoice$32,923$32,877$24,390$25,833
Adjustments for Features-1,724-1,6370-1,091
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,199$31,240$24,390$24,742
Cost Above Minimum$0$41$0$352

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year2007200720132013
ModelMaximaMaximaCruzeCruze
TrimSESL2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100  
6-speed manual  $150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100  
Remote start  $150$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  
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Rear side airbags  $300$300
Rearview camera  $200$200
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Tire-pressure monitor  $75$75
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$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 
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
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  
Cornering lights$50$50  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100   
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$4,055$3,955$2,150$3,300
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,905$1,805$0$1,150
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,724-1,6370-1,091

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year20072013
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 Weight3,580 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
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Compass0No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Bose, 320W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested152552%
Total Not Requested142548%

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
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested35034%
Total Not Requested67566%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze 2LT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%
RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Enhanced Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested25045%
Total Not Requested30055%
Driver Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Remote start150No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Total Requested25542%
Total Not Requested35058%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze LTZ

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%
Enhanced Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested25045%
Total Not Requested30055%

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