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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: $18,910

Chevrolet Sonic LTZ   
Difference: $14,485

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,946

Chevrolet Sonic LTZ   
Difference: $12,675

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122013
ModelMaximaMaximaSonic
TrimSSVLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,420 $35,120 $17,250
Base Invoice $29,695 $32,163 $16,388
Floor mats 195 195  
Cold Package   400  
Rear spoiler   375  
Sunroof     850
Floor mats 146 146  
Cold Package   347  
Rear spoiler   298  
Sunroof     748
Options (change) 195 970 850
Options (change) 146 791 748
Destination 780 780 810
Total Price $33,395 $36,870 $18,910
Total Invoice $30,621 $33,734 $17,946

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,525
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,878
Model Year201220122013
ModelMaximaMaximaSonic
TrimSSVLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6290hp V6138hp I4
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/45-18205/50-17
Total Price$33,395$36,870$18,910
Adjustments for Features-1,960-3,9350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,435$32,935$18,910
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,500$0
Total Invoice$30,621$33,734$17,946
Adjustments for Features-1,797-3,6000
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,824$30,134$17,946
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,310$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year201220122013
ModelMaximaMaximaSonic
TrimSSVLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100 
5-speed manual  $0
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100 
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Universal garage door opener $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
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 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Rear spoiler $200$200
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Satellite radio $200$200
Siri Eyes Free support  $0
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
USB port  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Compass $0 
Digital instruments  $0
Fog lights $125$125
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Spotter mirror(s)  $50
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$50 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Heated front seats $200$200
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50 
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 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Total Value of Features$3,605$5,580$1,645
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,960$3,935$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,797-3,6000

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See a complete comparison of Nissan Maxima vs. Chevrolet Sonic features.

Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year20122013
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 ft314.9 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Nissan Maxima vs. Chevrolet Sonic specs.

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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