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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: $37,390

Chevrolet Equinox LTZ   
Difference: $2,665

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,371

Chevrolet Equinox LTZ   
Difference: $1,105

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122016
ModelMaximaEquinox
TrimSVLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $35,120 $29,940
Base Invoice $32,163 $28,443
Monitor Package 700  
Cold Package 400  
Tech Package 1,850  
Xenon HID headlights 400  
Floor mats 195  
Rear spoiler 375  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 235 395
Technology Package   890
Enhanced Convenience Package   950
3.6L V6   1,500
Cargo mat   75
Sunroof   995
AWD   1,750
Monitor Package 607  
Cold Package 347  
Tech Package 1,605  
Xenon HID headlights 347  
Floor mats 146  
Rear spoiler 298  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 183 359
Technology Package   810
Enhanced Convenience Package   864
3.6L V6   1,365
Cargo mat   68
Sunroof   905
AWD   1,662
Options (change) 4,155 6,555
Options (change) 3,533 6,033
Destination 780 895
Total Price $40,055 $37,390
Total Invoice $36,476 $35,371

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Equinox LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,615
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,896
Model Year20122016
ModelMaximaEquinox
TrimSVLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6301hp V6
TransmissionCVT-6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9250, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18235/55-18
Total Price$40,055$37,390
Adjustments for Features0-2,950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,055$34,440
Total Invoice$36,476$35,371
Adjustments for Features0-2,791
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,476$32,580

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year20122016
ModelMaximaEquinox
TrimSVLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power liftgate $350
Proximity key$250 
Remote app $25
Remote start $150
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Rollover sensor $50
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo net $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear wiper $175
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Laminated front side windows $200
Rear bumper protector $40
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
App support $0
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player$0 
Media drive$15 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for audio system $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats, second row (optional) $0
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$2,605$5,555
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,950
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,791

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year20122016
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.4,112 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 LTZ

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Pioneer, 250W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested62564%
Total Not Requested35036%
Enhanced Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power liftgate350No
Total Requested30035%
Total Not Requested55065%
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%

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