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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: $12,525

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,852

Chevrolet Cruze LT   
Difference: $11,316

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720112011
ModelMaximaMaximaCruzeCruze
TrimSLPlatinumLTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $37,250 $40,340 $18,425 $22,225
Base Invoice $34,772 $37,652 $17,688 $21,336
Floor mats 220 220    
Rear spoiler 405 405    
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
Floor mats 167 167    
Rear spoiler 344 344    
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) 625 625 7,060 4,085
Options (change) 511 511 6,414 3,596
Destination 885 885 750 750
Total Price $38,760 $41,850 $26,235 $27,060
Total Invoice $36,168 $39,048 $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: $8,595
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,649
Model Year2017201720112011
ModelMaximaMaximaCruzeCruze
TrimSLPlatinumLTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V6300hp V6138hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionCVT-7CVT-7T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 11?, 11250, 9250, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/45-18215/60-16225/45-18
Total Price$38,760$41,850$26,235$27,060
Adjustments for Features-3,930-6,4300-350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,830$35,420$26,235$26,710
Cost Above Minimum$0$590$0$475
Total Invoice$36,168$39,048$24,852$25,682
Adjustments for Features-3,667-5,9990-332
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,501$33,049$24,852$25,350
Cost Above Minimum$0$548$0$498

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year2017201720112011
ModelMaximaMaximaCruzeCruze
TrimSLPlatinumLTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0$0  
Adaptive cruise control$600$600  
Cruise control  $150$150
Heated steering wheel$100$100  
Proximity key$250$250  
Remote app $25  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Sunshade, rear, power $225  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350  
Universal garage door opener$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150 $150
Around view cameras $500  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200  
Blind spot warning system$200$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100  
Driver drowsiness monitor $150  
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Moving object detection, front $25  
Moving object detection, rear $25  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150  
Predictive forward collision warning$250$250  
Rear side airbags  $300$300
Rearview camera$200   
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40  
Cargo net$40$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 $200
Dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Rain-sensing wipers $175  
Rear air vents$100$100  
Variable intermittent wipers$75 $75$75
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Laminated front side windows$200$200  
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200  
Sunroof  $900$900
Infotainment 
App support$0$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
HD radio$50$50  
Media drive  $15$15
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Surround sound$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300  
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Memory system, driver seat $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 
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
Machined alloy wheels  $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$7,545$10,045$3,615$3,965
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,930$6,430$0$350
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,667-5,9990-332

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year20172011
ModelMaximaCruze
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in105.7 in
Length192.8 in181.0 in
Width73.2 in70.7 in
Height56.5 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,472 lb.3,103 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.15.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.2 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom45.0 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in37.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.5 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom34.2 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume14.3 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze LT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested70098%
Total Not Requested152%
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 start150Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
USB port25Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Total Requested2000100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested70098%
Total Not Requested152%
RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%

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