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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: $14,095

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,457

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $12,711

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720122012
ModelMaximaMaximaCruzeCruze
TrimSLPlatinum2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $37,250 $40,340 $20,685 $23,190
Base Invoice $34,772 $37,652 $19,858 $22,146
Floor mats 220 220    
Rear spoiler 405 405    
RS Package     695 595
Navigation system     995 995
Obstacle detection, rear     295  
Sunroof     900 900
Proximity key     300  
Floor mats 167 167    
Rear spoiler 344 344    
RS Package     612 524
Navigation system     876 876
Obstacle detection, rear     260  
Sunroof     792 792
Proximity key     264  
Options (change) 625 625 3,185 2,490
Options (change) 511 511 2,804 2,192
Destination 885 885 795 795
Total Price $38,760 $41,850 $24,665 $26,475
Total Invoice $36,168 $39,048 $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: $9,145
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,092
Model Year2017201720122012
ModelMaximaMaximaCruzeCruze
TrimSLPlatinum2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V6300hp V6138hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionCVT-7CVT-7M6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 11?, 11?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/45-18225/50-17225/45-18
Total Price$38,760$41,850$24,665$26,475
Adjustments for Features-4,950-7,4500-1,555
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,810$34,400$24,665$24,920
Cost Above Minimum$0$590$0$255
Total Invoice$36,168$39,048$23,457$25,133
Adjustments for Features-4,619-6,9510-1,476
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,549$32,097$23,457$23,657
Cost Above Minimum$0$548$0$200

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year2017201720122012
ModelMaximaMaximaCruzeCruze
TrimSLPlatinum2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100  
6-speed manual  $150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $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  
Remote app $25  
Remote start$150$150 $150
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 
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  
HD radio$50$50  
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  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 $150
Heated mirrors$25$25 $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 $50
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  
Visor mirror, driver  $10 
Visor mirror, passenger  $10 
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  
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 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Total Value of Features$7,220$9,720$2,270$3,825
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,950$7,450$0$1,555
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,619-6,9510-1,476

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year20172012
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 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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