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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: $26,630

Chevrolet Cruze LT   
Difference: $11,370

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,200

Chevrolet Cruze LT   
Difference: $9,039

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820112011
ModelMaximaCruzeCruze
TrimSELTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,630 $18,425 $22,225
Base Invoice $26,229 $17,688 $21,336
Sensory Package 2,550    
Stability control 600    
Platinum Edition Package 1,100    
Floor mats 175    
Sunroof 900 850 850
Navigation system 1,800 1,995 1,995
Chrome-plated alloy wheels 1,550    
225/50R17   395  
Machined alloy wheels   0  
2LT Equipment Group   2,500  
RS Package   695 695
Driver Convenience Package   475  
Pioneer 250W 9 speakers   445 445
Temporary spare tire   100 100
Sensory Package 2,213    
Stability control 520    
Platinum Edition Package 1,006    
Floor mats 131    
Sunroof 780 748 748
Navigation system 1,561 1,756 1,756
Chrome-plated alloy wheels 1,104    
225/50R17   348  
Machined alloy wheels   0  
2LT Equipment Group   2,400  
RS Package   612 612
Driver Convenience Package   418  
Pioneer 250W 9 speakers   392 392
Temporary spare tire   88 88
Options (change) 8,675 7,455 4,085
Options (change) 7,315 6,762 3,596
Destination 695 750 750
Total Price $38,000 $26,630 $27,060
Total Invoice $34,239 $25,200 $25,682

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cruze LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,130
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,021
Model Year200820112011
ModelMaximaCruzeCruze
TrimSELTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine255hp V6138hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionCVT-6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 8250, 9250, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18225/50-17225/45-18
Total Price$38,000$26,630$27,060
Adjustments for Features-2,2400-200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,760$26,630$26,860
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$230
Total Invoice$34,239$25,200$25,682
Adjustments for Features-2,0180-190
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,221$25,200$25,492
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$292

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year200820112011
ModelMaximaCruzeCruze
TrimSELTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100  
Proximity key$250  
Remote start $150$150
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Universal garage door opener$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Full-size spare tire$225  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Rear side airbags $300$300
Rollover sensor $50$50
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 $200
Dual-zone climate control$125  
Rear air vents$100  
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Media drive $15$15
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
USB port $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Cornering lights$50  
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Door sill trim plates$100  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Chrome-plated alloy wheels$850  
Machined alloy wheels $350 
Total Value of Features$5,480$3,240$3,440
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,240$0$200
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,0180-190

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year20082011
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

Sensory Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Satellite radio200Yes
Compass0No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 320W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested137565%
Total Not Requested75035%
Platinum Edition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested35023%
Total Not Requested117577%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze LT

225/50R17 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
225/50R17 tires400No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Total Requested40050%
Total Not Requested40050%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60084%
Total Not Requested11516%
2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Remote start150No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
USB port25No
Total Requested182591%
Total Not Requested1759%
RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Total Requested505100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze LTZ

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60084%
Total Not Requested11516%
RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%

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