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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: $33,075

Chevrolet Equinox 2LT   
Difference: $6,745

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,169

Chevrolet Equinox 2LT   
Difference: $5,124

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220142014
ModelMaximaEquinoxEquinox
TrimSV2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $35,120 $27,955 $31,650
Base Invoice $32,163 $26,557 $30,068
Monitor Package 700    
Cold Package 400    
Tech Package 1,850    
Xenon HID headlights 400    
Floor mats 195 80 80
Rear spoiler 375    
3.6L V6   1,500 1,500
Navigation system   795 795
Cargo mat   75  
Sunroof   995 995
Leather seating surfaces   800  
Monitor Package 607    
Cold Package 347    
Tech Package 1,605    
Xenon HID headlights 347    
Floor mats 146 71 71
Rear spoiler 298    
3.6L V6   1,320 1,320
Navigation system   700 700
Cargo mat   66  
Sunroof   876 876
Leather seating surfaces   704  
Options (change) 3,920 4,245 3,370
Options (change) 3,350 3,737 2,967
Destination 780 875 875
Total Price $39,820 $33,075 $35,895
Total Invoice $36,293 $31,169 $33,910

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Equinox 2LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,880
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,251
Model Year201220142014
ModelMaximaEquinoxEquinox
TrimSV2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6301hp V6301hp 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)245/45-18225/65-17235/55-18
Total Price$39,820$33,075$35,895
Adjustments for Features0-135-2,210
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,820$32,940$33,685
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$745
Total Invoice$36,293$31,169$33,910
Adjustments for Features0-127-2,088
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,293$31,042$31,822
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$780

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year201220142014
ModelMaximaEquinoxEquinox
TrimSV2LTLTZ
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 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Forward collision warning  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rollover sensor $50$50
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Roof rack  $300
Roof rails $250 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125  
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  
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Traffic + travel information$25  
Voice control for audio system $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
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 $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600
Touring suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$3,180$3,315$5,390
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$135$2,210
Value of Feature Adjustments0-127-2,088

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year20122014
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.3,922 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 audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested65082%
Total Not Requested14018%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Equinox 2LT

3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
301 hp@6500
272 lb-ft@4800
FeatureValueRequested?
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
301 hp@6500
272 lb-ft@4800
1000Yes
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Total Requested1025100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested625100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Equinox LTZ

3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
301 hp@6500
272 lb-ft@4800
FeatureValueRequested?
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
301 hp@6500
272 lb-ft@4800
1000Yes
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Touring suspension (upgrade)250No
Total Requested102580%
Total Not Requested25020%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested625100%
Total Not Requested00%

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