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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: $27,360

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $12,715

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,037

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $11,248

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820152015
ModelMaximaMaximaCruzeCruze
TrimSLPlatinum2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $37,690 $40,940 $23,270 $24,270
Base Invoice $35,182 $38,212 $22,339 $23,178
Floor mats 300 300    
Rear spoiler 405 405    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 375 375 505 505
Body kit 420 420    
Driver Convenience Package     340  
Sun, Sound, & Sport Package     995 995
Enhanced Safety Package     790 790
Navigation system     495 495
Cargo net     60 60
Cargo mat     80 80
Floor mats 234 234    
Rear spoiler 344 344    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 291 291 444 444
Body kit 349 349    
Driver Convenience Package     299  
Sun, Sound, & Sport Package     876 876
Enhanced Safety Package     695 695
Navigation system     436 436
Cargo net     53 53
Cargo mat     70 70
Options (change) 1,500 1,500 3,265 2,925
Options (change) 1,218 1,218 2,873 2,574
Destination 885 885 825 825
Total Price $40,075 $43,325 $27,360 $28,020
Total Invoice $37,285 $40,315 $26,037 $26,577

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cruze 2LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,575
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,327
Model Year2018201820152015
ModelMaximaMaximaCruzeCruze
TrimSLPlatinum2LTLTZ
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)245/45-18245/45-18225/50-17225/45-18
Total Price$40,075$43,325$27,360$28,020
Adjustments for Features-3,140-5,6400-450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,935$37,685$27,360$27,570
Cost Above Minimum$0$750$0$210
Total Invoice$37,285$40,315$26,037$26,577
Adjustments for Features-2,921-5,2480-427
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,364$35,067$26,037$26,150
Cost Above Minimum$0$703$0$113

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year2018201820152015
ModelMaximaMaximaCruzeCruze
TrimSLPlatinum2LTLTZ
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 $250
Remote app $25$25$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 
Around view cameras $500  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200  
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 $200$200
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
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 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Laminated front side windows$200$200  
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200  
Sunroof  $900$900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0
Android Auto support$100$100  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100  
HD radio$50$50  
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)$0$0  
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0
Surround sound$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75  
Compass  $0$0
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  
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$6,615$9,115$3,475$3,925
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,140$5,640$0$450
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,921-5,2480-427

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year20182015
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.3,085 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 in42.3 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 ft315.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze 2LT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested375100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sun, Sound, & Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Pioneer, 250W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Total Requested122578%
Total Not Requested35022%
Enhanced Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze LTZ

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sun, Sound, & Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Pioneer, 250W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested122578%
Total Not Requested35022%
Enhanced Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%

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