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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: $22,245

Chevrolet Sonic Premier   
Difference: $15,325

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,308

Chevrolet Sonic Premier   
Difference: $13,033

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122017
ModelMaximaSonic
TrimSVPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,120 $19,720
Base Invoice $32,163 $18,931
Monitor Package 700  
Cold Package 400  
Floor mats 195  
Rear spoiler 375  
Sunroof   850
RS Package   800
Monitor Package 607  
Cold Package 347  
Floor mats 146  
Rear spoiler 298  
Sunroof   774
RS Package   728
Options (change) 1,670 1,650
Options (change) 1,398 1,502
Destination 780 875
Total Price $37,570 $22,245
Total Invoice $34,341 $21,308

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,035
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,940
Model Year20122017
ModelMaximaSonic
TrimSVPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6138hp I4
TransmissionCVT-6M6
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$37,570$22,245
Adjustments for Features-2,2900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,280$22,245
Total Invoice$34,341$21,308
Adjustments for Features-2,0930
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,248$21,308

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year20122017
ModelMaximaSonic
TrimSVPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app $25
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
Vehicle health reports $0
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 
Body kit $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD player$125 
Media drive, small$5 
MP3-compatible player$50 
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 
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 
Floor mats, second row (optional) $0
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$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
Wheels, dark finish $0
Total Value of Features$3,985$1,695
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,290$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,0930

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

Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year20122017
ModelMaximaSonic
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in99.4 in
Length190.6 in173.9 in
Width73.2 in68.3 in
Height57.8 in59.7 in
Curb Weight3,557 lb.2,774 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

Monitor Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
A/V input jacks25No
USB port25Yes
Media drive, small5No
Total Requested22588%
Total Not Requested3012%
Cold Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Sonic Premier

RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Special interior trim0No
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces450No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Wheels, dark finish0No
Total Requested32532%
Total Not Requested70068%

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