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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: $26,235

Chevrolet Cruze LT   
Difference: $11,020

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,852

Chevrolet Cruze LT   
Difference: $9,130

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320112011
ModelMaximaCruzeCruze
TrimSVLTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,240 $18,425 $22,225
Base Invoice $30,444 $17,688 $21,336
Tech Package 1,150    
Xenon HID headlights 400    
Cold Package 400    
Monitor Package 700    
Floor mats 195    
Rear spoiler 380    
Navigation system   1,995 1,995
Pioneer 250W 9 speakers   445 445
Machined alloy wheels   0  
2LT Equipment Group   2,500  
RS Package   695 695
Driver Convenience Package   475  
Sunroof   850 850
Temporary spare tire   100 100
Tech Package 998    
Xenon HID headlights 347    
Cold Package 347    
Monitor Package 607    
Floor mats 146    
Rear spoiler 303    
Navigation system   1,756 1,756
Pioneer 250W 9 speakers   392 392
Machined alloy wheels   0  
2LT Equipment Group   2,400  
RS Package   612 612
Driver Convenience Package   418  
Sunroof   748 748
Temporary spare tire   88 88
Options (change) 3,225 7,060 4,085
Options (change) 2,748 6,414 3,596
Destination 790 750 750
Total Price $37,255 $26,235 $27,060
Total Invoice $33,982 $24,852 $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: $9,765
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,985
Model Year201320112011
ModelMaximaCruzeCruze
TrimSVLTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6138hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionCVT-6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8250, 9250, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18215/60-16225/45-18
Total Price$37,255$26,235$27,060
Adjustments for Features-1,2550-350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,000$26,235$26,710
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$475
Total Invoice$33,982$24,852$25,682
Adjustments for Features-1,1450-332
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,837$24,852$25,350
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$498

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year201320112011
ModelMaximaCruzeCruze
TrimSVLTLTZ
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  
Universal garage door opener$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150 $150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rear side airbags $300$300
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor $50$50
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
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
SD Card slot$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Traffic + travel information$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
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 $350
Machined alloy wheels $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$3,930$2,675$3,025
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,255$0$350
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,1450-332

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year20132011
ModelMaximaCruze
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in105.7 in
Length190.6 in181.0 in
Width73.2 in70.7 in
Height57.8 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,557 lb.3,103 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.15.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.8 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in37.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume14.2 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SV

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large10Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested91092%
Total Not Requested758%
Cold Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested22569%
Total Not Requested10031%
Monitor Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
A/V input jacks25No
USB port25Yes
Media drive, small5Yes
Total Requested3012%
Total Not Requested22588%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze LT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested715100%
Total Not Requested00%
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
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
USB port25Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Total Requested185093%
Total Not Requested1507%
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, rear250No
Total Requested25550%
Total Not Requested25050%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze LTZ

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested715100%
Total Not Requested00%
RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%

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