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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: $4,980

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,643

Chevrolet Equinox LT   
Difference: $3,612

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920112011
ModelMaximaEquinoxEquinox
TrimSVLTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $32,860 $24,160 $28,570
Base Invoice $30,097 $22,952 $27,141
Cold Package 400    
Tech Package 2,400    
Xenon HID headlights 400    
Bluetooth cell phone link 300    
Floor mats 180    
Rear spoiler 370    
3.0L V6   1,500 1,500
235/55R18   250 250
Navigation system   2,145 2,145
2LT Equipment Group   2,060  
Sunroof   900 900
Leather seating surfaces   800  
Cold Package 347    
Tech Package 2,082    
Xenon HID headlights 347    
Bluetooth cell phone link 260    
Floor mats 135    
Rear spoiler 292    
3.0L V6   1,320 1,320
235/55R18   220 220
Navigation system   1,888 1,888
2LT Equipment Group   1,957  
Sunroof   792 792
Leather seating surfaces   704  
Options (change) 4,050 7,655 4,795
Options (change) 3,463 6,881 4,220
Destination 695 810 810
Total Price $37,605 $32,625 $34,175
Total Invoice $34,255 $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: $5,065
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,692
Model Year200920112011
ModelMaximaEquinoxEquinox
TrimSVLTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6264hp V6264hp V6
TransmissionCVT-6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG17/25 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9250, 8250, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18235/55-18235/55-18
Total Price$37,605$32,625$34,175
Adjustments for Features0-85-1,050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,605$32,540$33,125
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$585
Total Invoice$34,255$30,643$32,171
Adjustments for Features0-80-988
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,255$30,563$31,183
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$620

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year200920112011
ModelMaximaEquinoxEquinox
TrimSVLTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100  
Power liftgate  $350
Proximity key$250  
Remote start $150$150
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Universal garage door opener$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rollover sensor $50$50
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Cargo mat$40 $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Roof rack  $300
Roof rails $250 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125  
Interior air filter$0  
Rear air vents$100  
Rear wiper $175$175
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Infotainment 
SD Card slot$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Traffic information$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0$0
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Machined alloy wheels $350$350
Total Value of Features$3,130$3,215$4,180
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$85$1,050
Value of Feature Adjustments0-80-988

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year20092011
ModelMaximaEquinox
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.3 in112.5 in
Length190.6 in187.8 in
Width73.2 in72.5 in
Height57.8 in66.3 in
Curb Weight3,556 lb.3,944 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.18.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in40.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in55.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in51.1 in
Row 1 Legroom43.8 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in55.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in51.3 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in39.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.2 ft331.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.263.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SV

Cold Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested22569%
Total Not Requested10031%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
A/V input jacks25No
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested114094%
Total Not Requested756%

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 audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested715100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 camera200Yes
Remote start150No
Pioneer, 250W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested117570%
Total Not Requested50030%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Equinox LTZ

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested715100%
Total Not Requested00%
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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