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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: $22,305

Chevrolet Sonic Premier   
Difference: $8,430

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,363

Chevrolet Sonic Premier   
Difference: $6,641

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062017
ModelMaximaMaximaSonic
TrimSESLPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,900 $30,000 $19,720
Base Invoice $25,511 $27,437 $18,931
Floor mats 160 160  
Stability control 600 600  
Sunroof 900 900 850
Bluetooth cell phone link 300 300  
Rear spoiler 270    
Satellite radio   350  
RS Package     800
Cargo net     60
Floor mats 121 121  
Stability control 520 520  
Sunroof 780 780 774
Bluetooth cell phone link 260 260  
Rear spoiler 207    
Satellite radio   304  
RS Package     728
Cargo net     55
Options (change) 2,230 2,310 1,710
Options (change) 1,888 1,985 1,557
Destination 605 605 875
Total Price $30,735 $32,915 $22,305
Total Invoice $28,004 $30,027 $21,363

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,695
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,895
Model Year200620062017
ModelMaximaMaximaSonic
TrimSESLPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine265hp V6265hp V6138hp I4
TransmissionT5T5M6
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$22,305
Adjustments for Features0-1,525-265
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,735$31,390$22,040
Cost Above Minimum$0$655$0
Total Invoice$28,004$30,027$21,363
Adjustments for Features0-1,391-254
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,004$28,636$21,109
Cost Above Minimum$0$632$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year200620062017
ModelMaximaMaximaSonic
TrimSESLPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Proximity key  $250
Remote app  $25
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
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor  $50
Tire-pressure monitor  $75
Vehicle health reports  $0
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 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Cassette player$50$50 
CD changer, in-dash $325 
CD player$125  
Satellite radio $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Voice control for audio system  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Compass $0$0
Cornering lights$50$50 
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Floor mats, second row (optional)  $0
Heated front seats $200$200
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces  $450
Upgraded floor mats  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Wheels, dark finish  $0
Total Value of Features$2,730$4,255$2,995
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,525$265
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,391-254

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year20062017
ModelMaximaSonic
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.2 in99.4 in
Length193.5 in173.9 in
Width71.7 in68.3 in
Height58.3 in59.7 in
Curb Weight3,474 lb.2,774 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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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Sonic Premier

RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Special interior trim0No
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces450No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Wheels, dark finish0No
Total Requested57556%
Total Not Requested45044%

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