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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: $21,820

Chevrolet Sonic RS   
Difference: $12,830

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,739

Chevrolet Sonic RS   
Difference: $10,835

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820162016
ModelMaximaMaximaSonicSonic
TrimSESLLTZRS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,630 $30,880 $19,780 $20,095
Base Invoice $26,229 $28,286 $18,791 $19,090
Sensory Package 2,550      
Floor mats 175 175    
Stability control 600 600    
Platinum Edition Package 1,100 1,100    
Sunroof 900 900 850 850
Rear spoiler   370    
Dusk Package     1,715  
Sensory Package 2,213      
Floor mats 131 131    
Stability control 520 520    
Platinum Edition Package 1,006 1,006    
Sunroof 780 780 774 774
Rear spoiler   291    
Dusk Package     1,561  
Options (change) 5,325 3,145 2,565 850
Options (change) 4,650 2,728 2,335 774
Destination 695 695 875 875
Total Price $34,650 $34,720 $23,220 $21,820
Total Invoice $31,574 $31,709 $22,001 $20,739

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic RS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,070
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,409
Model Year2008200820162016
ModelMaximaMaximaSonicSonic
TrimSESLLTZRS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine255hp V6255hp V6138hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 8320, 8?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18225/55-17215/45-18205/50-17
Total Price$34,650$34,720$23,220$21,820
Adjustments for Features-3,760-3,660-1,0250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,890$31,060$22,195$21,820
Cost Above Minimum$0$170$375$0
Total Invoice$31,574$31,709$22,001$20,739
Adjustments for Features-3,426-3,343-9710
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,148$28,366$21,030$20,739
Cost Above Minimum$0$218$291$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year2008200820162016
ModelMaximaMaximaSonicSonic
TrimSESLLTZRS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 
6-speed manual   $150
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100  
Proximity key$250$250  
Remote app  $25$25
Remote start  $150 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  
Universal garage door opener$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Full-size spare tire$225$225  
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250  
Rear side airbags  $300$300
Rearview camera  $200$200
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Vehicle health reports  $0$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$0
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0
App support  $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
USB port  $25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150  
Cornering lights$50$50  
Digital instruments  $0$0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100   
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  
Metal pedals   $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  $0
Total Value of Features$5,505$5,405$2,770$1,745
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,760$3,660$1,025$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,426-3,343-9710

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year20082016
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 Weight3,580 lb.2,734 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
Nissan Maxima SE

Sensory Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Satellite radio200Yes
Compass0Yes
MP3-compatible player50No
Bose, 320W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested132562%
Total Not Requested80038%
Platinum Edition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested1007%
Total Not Requested142593%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SL

Platinum Edition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested1007%
Total Not Requested142593%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Sonic LTZ

Dusk Package
FeatureValueRequested?
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Body kit0No
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Special exterior trim0No
215/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested107573%
Total Not Requested40027%

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