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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: $18,310

Chevrolet Sonic LTZ   
Difference: $16,430

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,375

Chevrolet Sonic LTZ   
Difference: $14,457

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102012
ModelMaximaSonic
TrimSVLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,410 $16,665
Base Invoice $30,600 $15,832
Cold Package 400  
Floor mats 180  
Sunroof   850
Cold Package 347  
Floor mats 135  
Sunroof   748
Options (change) 580 850
Options (change) 482 748
Destination 750 795
Total Price $34,740 $18,310
Total Invoice $31,832 $17,375

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,620
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,966
Model Year20102012
ModelMaximaSonic
TrimSVLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6138hp I4
TransmissionCVT-6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18205/50-17
Total Price$34,740$18,310
Adjustments for Features-3,8100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,930$18,310
Total Invoice$31,832$17,375
Adjustments for Features-3,4910
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,341$17,375

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year20102012
ModelMaximaSonic
TrimSVLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
5-speed manual $0
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Proximity key$250 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rear side airbags $300
Rollover sensor $50
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear air vents$100 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Compass$0 
Digital instruments $0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Total Value of Features$4,780$970
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,810$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,4910

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year20102012
ModelMaximaSonic
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in99.4 in
Length190.6 in173.1 in
Width73.2 in68.3 in
Height57.8 in59.7 in
Curb Weight3,557 lb.2,728 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.12.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in53.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in51.4 in
Row 1 Legroom43.8 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in53.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume14.2 ft314.0 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%

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