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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: $10,820

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,135

Nissan Maxima SE   
Difference: $11,744

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082018
ModelMaximaMaximaTraverse
TrimSESLPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $28,630 $30,880 $44,450
Base Invoice $26,229 $28,286 $42,228
Platinum Edition Package 1,100 1,100  
Sensory Package 2,550    
Floor mats 175 175  
Stability control 600 600  
Navigation system 1,800 1,800  
Sunroof 900 900 1,400
Rear spoiler   370  
Driver Confidence II Package     475
Platinum Edition Package 1,006 1,006  
Sensory Package 2,213    
Floor mats 131 131  
Stability control 520 520  
Navigation system 1,561 1,561  
Sunroof 780 780 1,274
Rear spoiler   291  
Driver Confidence II Package     432
Options (change) 7,125 4,945 1,875
Options (change) 6,211 4,289 1,706
Destination 695 695 945
Total Price $36,450 $36,520 $47,270
Total Invoice $33,135 $33,270 $44,879

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Maxima SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,745
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,023
Model Year200820082018
ModelMaximaMaximaTraverse
TrimSESLPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine255hp V6255hp V6310hp V6
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6T9
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/25 MPG19/25 MPG18/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 8320, 8?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18225/55-17255/55-20
Total Price$36,450$36,520$47,270
Adjustments for Features-1000-7,175
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,350$36,520$40,095
Cost Above Minimum$0$170$0
Total Invoice$33,135$33,270$44,879
Adjustments for Features-910-6,812
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,044$33,270$38,067
Cost Above Minimum$0$226$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year200820082018
ModelMaximaMaximaTraverse
TrimSESLPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100
Power liftgate  $350
Remote app  $25
Remote start  $150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Around view cameras  $500
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag  $150
Following distance indicator  $25
Forward collision warning  $200
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
Pedestrian detection  $50
Rollover sensor  $50
Safety key  $5
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 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Rear wiper  $175
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0
Bodyside cladding  $350
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Glass roof panel(s)  $300
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
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
Wireless charging station  $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Compass  $0
Cornering lights$50$50 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Rear camera mirror  $200
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Folding third row seats  $600
Heated second row seats  $200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
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$3,555$3,455$10,630
Value of Feature Adjustments$100$0$7,175
Value of Feature Adjustments-910-6,812

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20082018
ModelMaximaTraverse
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase111.2 in120.9 in
Length193.5 in204.3 in
Width71.7 in78.6 in
Height58.3 in70.7 in
Curb Weight3,579 lb.4,362 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.19.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in41.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in62.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.5 in58.1 in
Row 1 Legroom43.9 in41.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in62.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.8 in56.9 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in38.4 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in38.2 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in57.5 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in48.5 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in33.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.5 ft323.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.558.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.598.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SE

Platinum Edition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested137590%
Total Not Requested15010%
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 player50No
Bose, 320W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested152572%
Total Not Requested60028%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SL

Platinum Edition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested137590%
Total Not Requested15010%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse Premier

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Glass roof panel(s)300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
Driver Confidence II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1075100%

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