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Nissan Maxima vs. Chevrolet Impala Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Maxima vs. Chevrolet Impala Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,275

Chevrolet Impala LTZ   
Difference: $4,740

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,925

Chevrolet Impala LTZ   
Difference: $2,926

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012
ModelMaximaImpala
TrimSVLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,120 $30,300
Base Invoice $32,163 $29,088
Cold Package 400  
Floor mats 195  
Cargo organizer 145 250
Rear spoiler 375  
Sunroof   900
Cold Package 347  
Floor mats 146  
Cargo organizer 117 220
Rear spoiler 298  
Sunroof   792
Options (change) 1,115 1,150
Options (change) 908 1,012
Destination 780 825
Total Price $37,015 $32,275
Total Invoice $33,851 $30,925

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Chevrolet Impala

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Impala LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,675
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,952
Model Year20122012
ModelMaximaImpala
TrimSVLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6300hp V6
TransmissionCVT-6A6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG18/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18235/50-18
Total Price$37,015$32,275
Adjustments for Features-1,0650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,950$32,275
Total Invoice$33,851$30,925
Adjustments for Features-9740
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,877$30,925

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Chevrolet Impala

Model Year20122012
ModelMaximaImpala
TrimSVLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
6-speed automatic $1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Proximity key$250 
Remote start $150
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Brake assist$50 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Cargo tray $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Storage compartment under second row seats $50
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Rear air vents$100 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Trip computer$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Total Value of Features$3,480$2,415
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,065$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-9740

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Chevrolet Impala

Model Year20122012
ModelMaximaImpala
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in110.5 in
Length190.6 in200.4 in
Width73.2 in72.9 in
Height57.8 in58.7 in
Curb Weight3,556 lb.3,555 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.17.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in58.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in56.4 in
Row 1 Legroom43.8 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in58.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in57.2 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume14.2 ft318.6 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%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Impala LTZ

Cargo organizer
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo organizer100Yes
Cargo tray40No
Total Requested10071%
Total Not Requested4029%

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