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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: $28,305

Chevrolet Cruze Premier   
Difference: $11,750

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,009

Chevrolet Cruze Premier   
Difference: $9,467

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122017
ModelMaximaCruze
TrimSVPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,120 $23,475
Base Invoice $32,163 $22,536
Monitor Package 700  
Tech Package 1,850  
Xenon HID headlights 400  
Cold Package 400  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 235 295
Rear spoiler 375 425
Floor mats 195  
Sun and Sound with Navigation Package   1,995
Enhanced Convenience Package   865
Fog lights   375
Monitor Package 607  
Tech Package 1,605  
Xenon HID headlights 347  
Cold Package 347  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 183 268
Rear spoiler 298 387
Floor mats 146  
Sun and Sound with Navigation Package   1,815
Enhanced Convenience Package   787
Fog lights   341
Options (change) 4,155 3,955
Options (change) 3,533 3,598
Destination 780 875
Total Price $40,055 $28,305
Total Invoice $36,476 $27,009

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cruze Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,985
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,691
Model Year20122017
ModelMaximaCruze
TrimSVPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6153hp I4
TransmissionCVT-6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18225/45-17
Total Price$40,055$28,305
Adjustments for Features0-235
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,055$28,070
Total Invoice$36,476$27,009
Adjustments for Features0-224
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,476$26,785

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year20122017
ModelMaximaCruze
TrimSVPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Remote app $25
Remote start $150
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rear side airbags $300
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear air vents$100 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player$0 
Media drive$15 
MP3-compatible player$50 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Wireless charging station $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats $200
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$2,620$2,855
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$235
Value of Feature Adjustments0-224

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year20122017
ModelMaximaCruze
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in106.3 in
Length190.6 in183.7 in
Width73.2 in70.5 in
Height57.8 in57.4 in
Curb Weight3,557 lb.2,836 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom43.8 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in53.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in51.9 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume14.2 ft314.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SV

Monitor Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
A/V input jacks25No
USB port25Yes
Media drive, small5No
Total Requested22588%
Total Not Requested3012%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested72592%
Total Not Requested658%
Cold Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze Premier

Sun and Sound with Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Compass0No
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested157582%
Total Not Requested35018%
Enhanced Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
AC power outlet100No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested35048%
Total Not Requested37552%

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