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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: $24,665

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $11,785

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,457

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $9,678

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820122012
ModelMaximaMaximaCruzeCruze
TrimSESL2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,630 $30,880 $20,685 $23,190
Base Invoice $26,229 $28,286 $19,858 $22,146
Sensory Package 2,550      
Floor mats 175 175    
Stability control 600 600    
Platinum Edition Package 1,100 1,100    
Navigation system 1,800 1,800 995 995
Sunroof 900 900 900 900
Rear spoiler   370    
RS Package     695 595
Obstacle detection, rear     295  
Proximity key     300  
Sensory Package 2,213      
Floor mats 131 131    
Stability control 520 520    
Platinum Edition Package 1,006 1,006    
Navigation system 1,561 1,561 876 876
Sunroof 780 780 792 792
Rear spoiler   291    
RS Package     612 524
Obstacle detection, rear     260  
Proximity key     264  
Options (change) 7,125 4,945 3,185 2,490
Options (change) 6,211 4,289 2,804 2,192
Destination 695 695 795 795
Total Price $36,450 $36,520 $24,665 $26,475
Total Invoice $33,135 $33,270 $23,457 $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: $8,875
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,033
Model Year2008200820122012
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$36,450$36,520$24,665$26,475
Adjustments for Features-2,910-2,8100-1,555
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,540$33,710$24,665$24,920
Cost Above Minimum$0$170$0$255
Total Invoice$33,135$33,270$23,457$25,133
Adjustments for Features-2,645-2,5600-1,476
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,490$30,710$23,457$23,657
Cost Above Minimum$0$220$0$200

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year2008200820122012
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
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  
Full-size spare tire$225$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$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  
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
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$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
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
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 
Aluminum trim$100   
Door sill trim plates$100$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$4,655$4,555$1,745$3,300
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,910$2,810$0$1,555
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,645-2,5600-1,476

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year20082012
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
Nissan Maxima SL

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 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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