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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: $29,290

Chevrolet Cruze Premier   
Difference: $9,820

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,905

Chevrolet Cruze Premier   
Difference: $8,529

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172018
ModelMaximaMaximaCruze
TrimSLPlatinumPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $37,250 $40,340 $23,475
Base Invoice $34,772 $37,652 $22,536
Illuminated door sill trim plates 350 350 295
Rear spoiler 405 405  
Floor mats 220 220  
Driver Confidence II Package     790
Enhanced Convenience Package     865
Sun and Sound with Navigation Package     1,995
RS Package     995
Illuminated door sill trim plates 266 266 268
Rear spoiler 344 344  
Floor mats 167 167  
Driver Confidence II Package     719
Enhanced Convenience Package     787
Sun and Sound with Navigation Package     1,815
RS Package     905
Options (change) 975 975 4,940
Options (change) 777 777 4,494
Destination 885 885 875
Total Price $39,110 $42,200 $29,290
Total Invoice $36,434 $39,314 $27,905

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cruze Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,755
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,537
Model Year201720172018
ModelMaximaMaximaCruze
TrimSLPlatinumPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V6300hp V6153hp I4
TransmissionCVT-7CVT-7T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 11?, 11?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/45-18225/40-18
Total Price$39,110$42,200$29,290
Adjustments for Features-1,065-3,5650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,045$38,635$29,290
Cost Above Minimum$0$590$0
Total Invoice$36,434$39,314$27,905
Adjustments for Features-992-3,3210
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,442$35,993$27,905
Cost Above Minimum$0$551$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year201720172018
ModelMaximaMaximaCruze
TrimSLPlatinumPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Active noise reduction$0$0 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600 
Cruise control  $150
Remote app $25$25
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Sunshade, rear, power $225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$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 
Driver drowsiness monitor $150 
Following distance indicator  $25
Forward collision warning  $200
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
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
Rearview camera$200 $200
Safety key  $5
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Cargo net$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rain-sensing wipers $175 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 $75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0
Android Auto support  $100
CD player$125$125 
HD radio$50$50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Voice control for external devices  $0
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50
Wireless charging station  $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Compass  $0
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Heated second row seats  $200
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $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, passenger seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Touring suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$6,345$8,845$5,280
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,065$3,565$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-992-3,3210

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year20172018
ModelMaximaCruze
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in106.3 in
Length192.8 in183.7 in
Width73.2 in70.5 in
Height56.5 in57.4 in
Curb Weight3,472 lb.2,836 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.2 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom45.0 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in53.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.5 in51.9 in
Row 2 Legroom34.2 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume14.3 ft314.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze Premier

Driver Confidence II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Following distance indicator25No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Total Requested75055%
Total Not Requested62545%
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%
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%
RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Machined alloy wheels0No
225/40VR18 tires400No
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested32545%
Total Not Requested40055%

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