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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: $24,370

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $12,885

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,197

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $10,785

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320122012
ModelMaximaCruzeCruze
TrimSV2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,240 $20,685 $23,190
Base Invoice $30,444 $19,858 $22,146
Tech Package 1,150    
Xenon HID headlights 400    
Cold Package 400    
Monitor Package 700    
Floor mats 195    
Rear spoiler 380    
RS Package   695 595
Navigation system   995 995
Sunroof   900 900
Proximity key   300  
Tech Package 998    
Xenon HID headlights 347    
Cold Package 347    
Monitor Package 607    
Floor mats 146    
Rear spoiler 303    
RS Package   612 524
Navigation system   876 876
Sunroof   792 792
Proximity key   264  
Options (change) 3,225 2,890 2,490
Options (change) 2,748 2,544 2,192
Destination 790 795 795
Total Price $37,255 $24,370 $26,475
Total Invoice $33,982 $23,197 $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: $10,360
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,482
Model Year201320122012
ModelMaximaCruzeCruze
TrimSV2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6138hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionCVT-6M6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18225/50-17225/45-18
Total Price$37,255$24,370$26,475
Adjustments for Features-2,5250-1,805
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,730$24,370$24,670
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$300
Total Invoice$33,982$23,197$25,133
Adjustments for Features-2,3030-1,714
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,679$23,197$23,419
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$222

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year201320122012
ModelMaximaCruzeCruze
TrimSV2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100  
6-speed manual $150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100  
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$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Obstacle detection, rear  $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  
DVD-compatible player$0  
Media drive$15  
SD Card slot$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Traffic + travel information$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 $150
Heated mirrors$25 $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Visor mirror, driver $10 
Visor mirror, passenger $10 
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  
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 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Total Value of Features$3,470$945$2,750
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,525$0$1,805
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,3030-1,714

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year20132012
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 player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested90091%
Total Not Requested909%
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, small5No
Total Requested2510%
Total Not Requested23090%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze 2LT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 audio100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%

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