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Nissan Maxima vs. Chevrolet Equinox Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Maxima vs. Chevrolet Equinox Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,625

Chevrolet Equinox LT   
Difference: $2,870

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,643

Chevrolet Equinox LT   
Difference: $1,609

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620112011
ModelMaximaMaximaEquinoxEquinox
TrimSESLLTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,900 $30,000 $24,160 $28,570
Base Invoice $25,511 $27,437 $22,952 $27,141
Driver Preferred Package 3,500 800    
Mud guards 130 130    
Floor mats 160 160    
Navigation system 1,800 1,800 2,145 2,145
Sunroof 900 900 900 900
Xenon HID headlights 150 150    
Satellite radio 350 350    
Stability control 600 600    
3.0L V6     1,500 1,500
235/55R18     250 250
2LT Equipment Group     2,060  
Leather seating surfaces     800  
Driver Preferred Package 3,035 694    
Mud guards 99 99    
Floor mats 121 121    
Navigation system 1,561 1,561 1,888 1,888
Sunroof 780 780 792 792
Xenon HID headlights 131 131    
Satellite radio 304 304    
Stability control 520 520    
3.0L V6     1,320 1,320
235/55R18     220 220
2LT Equipment Group     1,957  
Leather seating surfaces     704  
Options (change) 7,590 4,890 7,655 4,795
Options (change) 6,551 4,210 6,881 4,220
Destination 605 605 810 810
Total Price $36,095 $35,495 $32,625 $34,175
Total Invoice $32,667 $32,252 $30,643 $32,171

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Equinox LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,240
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,957
Model Year2006200620112011
ModelMaximaMaximaEquinoxEquinox
TrimSESLLTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine265hp V6265hp V6264hp V6264hp V6
TransmissionT5T5T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG20/28 MPG17/25 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 8320, 8250, 8250, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18225/55-17235/55-18235/55-18
Total Price$36,095$35,495$32,625$34,175
Adjustments for Features-2000-370-1,335
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,895$35,495$32,255$32,840
Cost Above Minimum$400$0$0$585
Total Invoice$32,667$32,252$30,643$32,171
Adjustments for Features-1810-348-1,257
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,486$32,252$30,295$30,914
Cost Above Minimum$234$0$0$619

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year2006200620112011
ModelMaximaMaximaEquinoxEquinox
TrimSESLLTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100  
Power liftgate   $350
Remote start  $150$150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  
Universal garage door opener$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Rearview camera  $200$200
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Tire-pressure monitor  $75$75
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75
Cargo mat$40$40 $40
Cargo net$40$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Roof rack   $300
Roof rails  $250 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Interior air filter$0$0  
Rear air vents$100$100  
Rear wiper  $175$175
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250$250
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Laminated front side windows  $200$200
Rear spoiler$200 $200$200
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50
Cassette player$50$50  
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
Media drive  $15$15
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75  
Compass  $0$0
Cornering lights$50$50  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350  
Machined alloy wheels  $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0   
Total Value of Features$4,070$3,870$4,240$5,205
Value of Feature Adjustments$200$0$370$1,335
Value of Feature Adjustments-1810-348-1,257

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year20062011
ModelMaximaEquinox
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase111.2 in112.5 in
Length193.5 in187.8 in
Width71.7 in72.5 in
Height58.3 in66.3 in
Curb Weight3,473 lb.3,944 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.18.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in40.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in55.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.5 in51.1 in
Row 1 Legroom43.9 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in55.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.8 in51.3 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in39.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.5 ft331.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.563.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SE

Driver Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Compass0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Bose, 320W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested167559%
Total Not Requested117541%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SL

Driver Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested35045%
Total Not Requested42555%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Equinox LT

235/55R18 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
235/55R18 tires400No
Machined alloy wheels0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
3.0L V6
DOHC-4v
264 hp@6950
222 lb-ft@5100
FeatureValueRequested?
3.0L V6
DOHC-4v
264 hp@6950
222 lb-ft@5100
1000Yes
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Total Requested1025100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60084%
Total Not Requested11516%
2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200No
Remote start150No
Pioneer, 250W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested97558%
Total Not Requested70042%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Equinox LTZ

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60084%
Total Not Requested11516%
3.0L V6
DOHC-4v
264 hp@6950
222 lb-ft@5100
FeatureValueRequested?
3.0L V6
DOHC-4v
264 hp@6950
222 lb-ft@5100
1000Yes
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Total Requested1025100%
Total Not Requested00%

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