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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: $33,320

Chevrolet Equinox LT   
Difference: $3,130

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,255

Chevrolet Equinox LT   
Difference: $1,880

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820112011
ModelMaximaMaximaEquinoxEquinox
TrimSESLLTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,630 $30,880 $24,160 $28,570
Base Invoice $26,229 $28,286 $22,952 $27,141
Sensory Package 2,550      
Floor mats 175 175    
Stability control 600 600    
Platinum Edition Package 1,100 1,100    
Sunroof 900 900 900 900
Navigation system 1,800 1,800 2,145 2,145
Rear spoiler   370    
3.0L V6     1,500 1,500
235/55R18     250 250
2LT Equipment Group     2,060  
Chrome Appearance Package     695  
Leather seating surfaces     800  
Sensory Package 2,213      
Floor mats 131 131    
Stability control 520 520    
Platinum Edition Package 1,006 1,006    
Sunroof 780 780 792 792
Navigation system 1,561 1,561 1,888 1,888
Rear spoiler   291    
3.0L V6     1,320 1,320
235/55R18     220 220
2LT Equipment Group     1,957  
Chrome Appearance Package     612  
Leather seating surfaces     704  
Options (change) 7,125 4,945 8,350 4,795
Options (change) 6,211 4,289 7,493 4,220
Destination 695 695 810 810
Total Price $36,450 $36,520 $33,320 $34,175
Total Invoice $33,135 $33,270 $31,255 $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: $2,805
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,585
Model Year2008200820112011
ModelMaximaMaximaEquinoxEquinox
TrimSESLLTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine255hp V6255hp V6264hp V6264hp V6
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/25 MPG19/25 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$36,450$36,520$33,320$34,175
Adjustments for Features-325-2250-715
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,125$36,295$33,320$33,460
Cost Above Minimum$0$170$0$140
Total Invoice$33,135$33,270$31,255$32,171
Adjustments for Features-295-2050-673
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,840$33,065$31,255$31,498
Cost Above Minimum$0$225$0$243

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year2008200820112011
ModelMaximaMaximaEquinoxEquinox
TrimSESLLTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100  
Power liftgate   $350
Proximity key$250$250  
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  
Full-size spare tire$225$225  
Rearview camera  $200$200
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75
Cargo mat$40$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 bumper protector  $40$40
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
Media drive  $15$15
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
USB port  $25$25
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  
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100   
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
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$4,555$4,455$4,230$4,945
Value of Feature Adjustments$325$225$0$715
Value of Feature Adjustments-295-2050-673

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year20082011
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 Weight3,579 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

Sensory Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Satellite radio200Yes
Compass0No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 320W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested137565%
Total Not Requested75035%
Platinum Edition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested60039%
Total Not Requested92561%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SL

Platinum Edition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested60039%
Total Not Requested92561%

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 recliner, driver seat100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200No
Remote start150No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Pioneer, 250W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested97558%
Total Not Requested70042%
Chrome Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished mirror housings (optional)0No
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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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