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Nissan Maxima vs. Chevrolet Traverse Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Maxima vs. Chevrolet Traverse Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,445

Nissan Maxima SL   
Difference: $6,205

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,076

Nissan Maxima SL   
Difference: $7,230

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062011
ModelMaximaMaximaTraverse
TrimSESLLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $27,900 $30,000 $38,250
Base Invoice $25,511 $27,437 $36,337
Driver Preferred Package 3,500 800  
Mud guards 130 130  
Elite Package 950 950  
Xenon HID headlights 150 150  
Stability control 600 600  
Sunroof 900 900 1,400
Satellite radio 350 350  
Floor mats 160 160  
Navigation system 1,800 1,800 1,890
Second-row high console     300
Driver Preferred Package 3,035 694  
Mud guards 99 99  
Elite Package 824 824  
Xenon HID headlights 131 131  
Stability control 520 520  
Sunroof 780 780 1,232
Satellite radio 304 304  
Floor mats 121 121  
Navigation system 1,561 1,561 1,663
Second-row high console     264
Options (change) 8,540 5,840 3,590
Options (change) 7,375 5,034 3,159
Destination 605 605 810
Total Price $37,045 $36,445 $42,650
Total Invoice $33,491 $33,076 $40,306

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Maxima SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,825
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,036
Model Year200620062011
ModelMaximaMaximaTraverse
TrimSESLLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine265hp V6265hp V6288hp V6
TransmissionT5T5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 8320, 8?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18225/55-17255/55-20
Total Price$37,045$36,445$42,650
Adjustments for Features-2000-3,380
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,845$36,445$39,270
Cost Above Minimum$400$0$0
Total Invoice$33,491$33,076$40,306
Adjustments for Features-1810-3,194
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,310$33,076$37,112
Cost Above Minimum$234$0$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year200620062011
ModelMaximaMaximaTraverse
TrimSESLLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Power liftgate  $350
Remote start  $150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor  $50
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Tire-pressure monitor  $75
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Cargo net$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Rear wiper  $175
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Glass roof panel(s)  $300
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
Cassette player$50$50 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
MP3-compatible player  $50
Rear seat audio controls  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Compass  $0
Cornering lights$50$50 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Spotter mirror(s)  $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Folding second row seats  $300
Folding third row seats  $600
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$4,220$4,020$7,400
Value of Feature Adjustments$200$0$3,380
Value of Feature Adjustments-1810-3,194

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20062011
ModelMaximaTraverse
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase111.2 in118.9 in
Length193.5 in205.0 in
Width71.7 in78.4 in
Height58.3 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,474 lb.4,791 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.22.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in62.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.5 in59.1 in
Row 1 Legroom43.9 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in61.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.8 in57.8 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in36.8 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in57.6 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in48.3 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.5 ft324.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.568.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.5116.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SE

Driver Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Compass0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Bose, 320W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested197569%
Total Not Requested87531%
Elite Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Second-row buckets500Yes
Second-row high console250Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Total Requested75059%
Total Not Requested52541%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SL

Driver Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested45058%
Total Not Requested32542%
Elite Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Second-row buckets500Yes
Second-row high console250Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Total Requested75059%
Total Not Requested52541%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse LTZ

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Glass roof panel(s)300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%

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