Nissan Maxima Nissan Maxima 2018 Chevrolet Sonic Chevrolet Sonic 2018

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

Nissan Maxima vs. Chevrolet Sonic Price Comparison (MSRP)

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Nissan Maxima vs. Chevrolet Sonic Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,575

Chevrolet Sonic LT   
Difference: $19,125

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,687

Chevrolet Sonic LT   
Difference: $17,307

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelMaximaMaximaSonicSonic
TrimSLPlatinumLTPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $37,690 $40,940 $17,695 $19,795
Base Invoice $35,182 $38,212 $16,987 $19,003
Floor mats 300 300    
Body kit 420 420    
Rear spoiler 405 405    
Driver Confidence Package     495 495
Convenience Package     650  
RS Package     800 800
Cargo net     60 60
Sunroof       850
Floor mats 234 234    
Body kit 349 349    
Rear spoiler 344 344    
Driver Confidence Package     450 450
Convenience Package     592  
RS Package     728 728
Cargo net     55 55
Sunroof       774
Options (change) 1,125 1,125 2,005 2,205
Options (change) 927 927 1,825 2,007
Destination 885 885 875 875
Total Price $39,700 $42,950 $20,575 $22,875
Total Invoice $36,994 $40,024 $19,687 $21,885

Return to top

While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.

Dealer Price Quotes

Want to find out how much dealers are willing to discount these cars?

Request free, no-obligation Nissan Maxima dealer quotes or Chevrolet Sonic dealer quotes from dealers using our car quote form.

The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll receive price quotes from local approved dealers within 48 hours.

TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,115
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,775
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelMaximaMaximaSonicSonic
TrimSLPlatinumLTPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V6300hp V6138hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionCVT-7CVT-7M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 11?, 11?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/45-18205/55-16205/50-17
Total Price$39,700$42,950$20,575$22,875
Adjustments for Features-7,010-9,5100-900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,690$33,440$20,575$21,975
Cost Above Minimum$0$750$0$1,400
Total Invoice$36,994$40,024$19,687$21,885
Adjustments for Features-6,532-8,8620-861
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,462$31,162$19,687$21,024
Cost Above Minimum$0$700$0$1,337

Return to top

Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year2018201820182018
ModelMaximaMaximaSonicSonic
TrimSLPlatinumLTPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100  
6-speed manual  $150$150
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0$0  
Adaptive cruise control$600$600  
Cruise control  $150$150
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote start$150$150  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Sunshade, rear, power $225  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350  
Universal garage door opener$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150  
Around view cameras $500  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200  
Blind spot warning system$200$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100  
Driver drowsiness monitor $150  
Forward collision warning  $200$200
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Lane departure warning  $200$200
Moving object detection, front $25  
Moving object detection, rear $25  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150  
Predictive forward collision warning$250$250  
Rear side airbags  $300$300
Rearview camera$200 $200$200
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  
Rain-sensing wipers $175  
Rear air vents$100$100  
Variable intermittent wipers$75 $75$75
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Laminated front side windows$200$200  
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200  
Sunroof   $900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0
CD player$125$125  
HD radio$50$50  
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Navigation system$600$600  
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)$0$0  
Surround sound$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Voice control for audio system  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150  
Compass  $0$0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300  
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Floor mats, second row (optional)  $0$0
Leather seating surfaces$900$900  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $0
Upgraded floor mats  $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Wheels, dark finish   $0
Total Value of Features$9,030$11,530$2,020$2,920
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,010$9,510$0$900
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,532-8,8620-861

Return to top

Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year20182018
ModelMaximaSonic
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in99.4 in
Length192.8 in173.9 in
Width73.2 in68.3 in
Height56.5 in59.7 in
Curb Weight3,472 lb.2,774 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.12.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in53.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.2 in51.4 in
Row 1 Legroom45.0 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in53.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.5 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom34.2 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume14.3 ft314.9 ft3

Return to top

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Sonic LT

Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Lane departure warning200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Body kit0Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
205/55HR16 tires400No
Special interior trim0No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested47554%
Total Not Requested40046%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Sonic Premier

Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Lane departure warning200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%
RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Special interior trim0No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Wheels, dark finish0No
Total Requested32557%
Total Not Requested25043%

Was this information useful?

We're glad we could help! Share this page:

We're so sorry! Tell us how we can improve it.

See TrueDelta's information for all Sedans
See TrueDelta's information for all Nissan models.