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Nissan Maxima vs. Chevrolet Sonic Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Maxima vs. Chevrolet Sonic Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $18,970

Chevrolet Sonic LTZ   
Difference: $11,765

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,999

Chevrolet Sonic LTZ   
Difference: $10,005

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062013
ModelMaximaMaximaSonic
TrimSESLLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,900 $30,000 $17,250
Base Invoice $25,511 $27,437 $16,388
Bluetooth cell phone link 300 300  
Stability control 600 600  
Sunroof 900 900 850
Floor mats 160 160  
Rear spoiler 270    
Satellite radio   350  
Cargo net     60
Bluetooth cell phone link 260 260  
Stability control 520 520  
Sunroof 780 780 748
Floor mats 121 121  
Rear spoiler 207    
Satellite radio   304  
Cargo net     53
Options (change) 2,230 2,310 910
Options (change) 1,888 1,985 801
Destination 605 605 810
Total Price $30,735 $32,915 $18,970
Total Invoice $28,004 $30,027 $17,999

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,355
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,720
Model Year200620062013
ModelMaximaMaximaSonic
TrimSESLLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine265hp V6265hp V6138hp I4
TransmissionT5T5M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)240, 8320, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18225/55-17205/50-17
Total Price$30,735$32,915$18,970
Adjustments for Features-1,410-2,9350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,325$29,980$18,970
Cost Above Minimum$0$655$0
Total Invoice$28,004$30,027$17,999
Adjustments for Features-1,285-2,6770
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,719$27,350$17,999
Cost Above Minimum$0$631$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year200620062013
ModelMaximaMaximaSonic
TrimSESLLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
5-speed manual  $0
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Rear side airbags  $300
Rollover sensor  $50
Tire-pressure monitor  $75
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Cassette player$50$50 
CD changer, in-dash $325 
CD player$125  
Satellite radio $200$200
Siri Eyes Free support  $0
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Compass $0 
Cornering lights$50$50 
Digital instruments  $0
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Spotter mirror(s)  $50
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Heated front seats $200$200
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$3,030$4,555$1,620
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,410$2,935$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,285-2,6770

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year20062013
ModelMaximaSonic
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.2 in99.4 in
Length193.5 in173.1 in
Width71.7 in68.3 in
Height58.3 in59.7 in
Curb Weight3,474 lb.2,728 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.12.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in53.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.5 in51.4 in
Row 1 Legroom43.9 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in53.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.8 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume15.5 ft314.9 ft3

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