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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: $36,450

Nissan Maxima SE   
Difference: $5,910

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,135

Nissan Maxima SE   
Difference: $6,959

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082017
ModelMaximaMaximaTraverse
TrimSESL2LT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $28,630 $30,880 $36,650
Base Invoice $26,229 $28,286 $34,818
Platinum Edition Package 1,100 1,100  
Sensory Package 2,550    
Floor mats 175 175  
Stability control 600 600  
Sunroof 900 900 1,400
Navigation system 1,800 1,800 495
Rear spoiler   370  
Leather and Driver Confidence Package     2,450
Cargo mat     75
Illuminated door sill trim plates     395
Platinum Edition Package 1,006 1,006  
Sensory Package 2,213    
Floor mats 131 131  
Stability control 520 520  
Sunroof 780 780 1,274
Navigation system 1,561 1,561 450
Rear spoiler   291  
Leather and Driver Confidence Package     2,230
Cargo mat     68
Illuminated door sill trim plates     359
Options (change) 7,125 4,945 4,815
Options (change) 6,211 4,289 4,381
Destination 695 695 895
Total Price $36,450 $36,520 $42,360
Total Invoice $33,135 $33,270 $40,094

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Maxima SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,825
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,035
Model Year200820082017
ModelMaximaMaximaTraverse
TrimSESL2LT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine255hp V6255hp V6281hp V6
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/25 MPG19/25 MPG15/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 8320, 8?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18225/55-17255/65-18
Total Price$36,450$36,520$42,360
Adjustments for Features-1000-3,185
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,350$36,520$39,175
Cost Above Minimum$0$170$0
Total Invoice$33,135$33,270$40,094
Adjustments for Features-910-3,015
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,044$33,270$37,079
Cost Above Minimum$0$226$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year200820082017
ModelMaximaMaximaTraverse
TrimSESL2LT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Power liftgate  $350
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote app  $25
Remote start  $150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
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 
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag  $150
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor  $50
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Temporary spare tire  $150
Trailer sway control  $25
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
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 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Glass roof panel(s)  $300
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0
App support  $0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
Rear seat audio controls  $25
Siri Eyes Free support  $0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Traffic information  $25
USB port  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Compass  $0
Cornering lights$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Folding third row seats  $600
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$4,115$4,015$7,200
Value of Feature Adjustments$100$0$3,185
Value of Feature Adjustments-910-3,015

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20082017
ModelMaximaTraverse
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase111.2 in118.9 in
Length193.5 in203.7 in
Width71.7 in78.5 in
Height58.3 in69.9 in
Curb Weight3,579 lb.4,646 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.22.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.5 in58.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.9 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in61.0 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
15.570.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.5116.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SE

Platinum Edition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested75049%
Total Not Requested77551%
Sensory Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Compass0No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 320W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested157574%
Total Not Requested55026%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SL

Platinum Edition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested75049%
Total Not Requested77551%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse 2LT

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Glass roof panel(s)300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic information25No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%
Leather and Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested145074%
Total Not Requested50026%

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