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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: $31,790

Chevrolet Equinox LT   
Difference: $8,030

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,956

Chevrolet Equinox LT   
Difference: $6,337

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012
ModelMaximaEquinoxEquinox
TrimSVLTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $35,120 $25,050 $29,220
Base Invoice $32,163 $23,798 $27,759
Monitor Package 700    
Cold Package 400    
Tech Package 1,850    
Xenon HID headlights 400    
Floor mats 195    
Rear spoiler 375    
3.0L V6   1,500 1,500
Navigation system   795 795
2LT Equipment Group   1,820  
MyLink / Intellilink   100 100
Sunroof   900 900
Leather seating surfaces   800  
Monitor Package 607    
Cold Package 347    
Tech Package 1,605    
Xenon HID headlights 347    
Floor mats 146    
Rear spoiler 298    
3.0L V6   1,320 1,320
Navigation system   700 700
2LT Equipment Group   1,729  
MyLink / Intellilink   88 88
Sunroof   792 792
Leather seating surfaces   704  
Options (change) 3,920 5,915 3,295
Options (change) 3,350 5,333 2,900
Destination 780 825 825
Total Price $39,820 $31,790 $33,340
Total Invoice $36,293 $29,956 $31,484

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Equinox LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,175
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,474
Model Year201220122012
ModelMaximaEquinoxEquinox
TrimSVLTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6264hp V6264hp V6
TransmissionCVT-6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG17/24 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9250, 8250, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18225/65-17225/65-17
Total Price$39,820$31,790$33,340
Adjustments for Features0-145-1,110
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,820$31,645$32,230
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$585
Total Invoice$36,293$29,956$31,484
Adjustments for Features0-137-1,048
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,293$29,819$30,436
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$617

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year201220122012
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 
App support $0$0
DVD-compatible player$0  
Media drive$15  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Traffic + travel information$25  
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0$0
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
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$350 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Total Value of Features$3,120$3,265$4,230
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$145$1,110
Value of Feature Adjustments0-137-1,048

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year20122012
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 in54.6 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 in51.1 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in39.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.2 ft331.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.263.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SV

Monitor Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
A/V input jacks25No
USB port25Yes
Media drive, small5No
Total Requested22588%
Total Not Requested3012%
Cold Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested22569%
Total Not Requested10031%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested75095%
Total Not Requested405%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Equinox LT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested700100%
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%
2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Remote start150No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Pioneer, 250W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested97566%
Total Not Requested50034%
MyLink / Intellilink
FeatureValueRequested?
Voice control for external devices0No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0No
Voice control for audio system25Yes
Total Requested50100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Equinox LTZ

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
MyLink / Intellilink
FeatureValueRequested?
Voice control for external devices0No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0No
Voice control for audio system25Yes
Total Requested50100%
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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