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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: $30,185

Chevrolet Impala LT    
Difference: $6,830

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,718

Chevrolet Impala LT    
Difference: $5,133

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220112011
ModelMaximaImpalaImpala
TrimSVLT LTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,120 $25,710 $30,035
Base Invoice $32,163 $24,681 $28,833
Cold Package 400    
Cargo organizer 145 235 235
Floor mats 195    
Rear spoiler 375    
Luxury Edition Package   2,515  
Sunroof   900 900
Cold Package 347    
Cargo organizer 117 207 207
Floor mats 146    
Rear spoiler 298    
Luxury Edition Package   2,213  
Sunroof   792 792
Options (change) 1,115 3,650 1,135
Options (change) 908 3,212 999
Destination 780 825 825
Total Price $37,015 $30,185 $31,995
Total Invoice $33,851 $28,718 $30,657

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Chevrolet Impala

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Impala LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,490
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,908
Model Year201220112011
ModelMaximaImpalaImpala
TrimSVLT LTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6211hp V6230hp V6
TransmissionCVT-6A4A4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18225/55-17235/50-18
Total Price$37,015$30,185$31,995
Adjustments for Features-1,3400-100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,675$30,185$31,895
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,710
Total Invoice$33,851$28,718$30,657
Adjustments for Features-1,2250-96
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,626$28,718$30,561
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,843

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Chevrolet Impala

Model Year201220112011
ModelMaximaImpalaImpala
TrimSVLT LTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100  
4-speed automatic $800$800
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100  
Proximity key$250  
Remote start $150$150
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$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$40
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Storage compartment under second row seats $50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200  
Rear air vents$100  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
Satellite radio$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$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$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100 $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Machined alloy wheels $350$350
Total Value of Features$3,805$2,465$2,565
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,340$0$100
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,2250-96

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Chevrolet Impala

Model Year20122011
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 Weight3,557 lb.3,556 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 LT

Cargo organizer
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo organizer100Yes
Cargo tray40No
Total Requested10071%
Total Not Requested4029%
Luxury Edition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Bose, 8 speakers350No
Satellite radio - one year subscription50No
Storage compartment under second row seats50No
Total Requested202573%
Total Not Requested75027%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Impala LTZ

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

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