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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: $39,130

Nissan Maxima SV   
Difference: $680

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,660

Nissan Maxima SV   
Difference: $1,705

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120092009
ModelMaximaTraverseTraverse
TrimSVLTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $34,450 $31,745 $39,975
Base Invoice $31,550 $29,999 $37,776
Cold Package 400    
Monitor Package 700    
Tech Package 1,850    
Xenon HID headlights 400    
Floor mats 195    
Rear spoiler 375    
2LT Equipment Group   2,225  
Navigation system   1,890  
Leather seating surfaces   1,775  
Sunroof   1,400 1,400
Cold Package 347    
Monitor Package 607    
Tech Package 1,605    
Xenon HID headlights 347    
Floor mats 146    
Rear spoiler 298    
2LT Equipment Group   2,134  
Navigation system   1,663  
Leather seating surfaces   1,562  
Sunroof   1,232 1,232
Options (change) 3,920 7,290 1,400
Options (change) 3,350 6,591 1,232
Destination 760 775 775
Total Price $39,130 $39,810 $42,150
Total Invoice $35,660 $37,365 $39,783

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Traverse LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,675
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $505
Model Year201120092009
ModelMaximaTraverseTraverse
TrimSVLTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6281hp V6288hp V6
TransmissionCVT-6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18255/65-18255/55-20
Total Price$39,130$39,810$42,150
Adjustments for Features0-2,355-3,230
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,130$37,455$38,920
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,465
Total Invoice$35,660$37,365$39,783
Adjustments for Features0-2,210-3,049
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,660$35,155$36,734
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,579

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year201120092009
ModelMaximaTraverseTraverse
TrimSVLTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Heated steering wheel$100  
Power liftgate $350$350
Proximity key$250  
Remote start $150$150
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rollover sensor $50$50
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Rear wiper $175$175
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Glass roof panel(s) $300$300
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
DVD-compatible player$0  
Media drive$15  
Rear seat audio controls $25$25
SD Card slot$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Traffic + travel information$25  
Traffic information $25$25
USB port$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Compass $0$0
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Door sill trim plates$100  
Folding third row seats $600$600
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Machined alloy wheels $350$350
Total Value of Features$3,270$5,625$6,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,355$3,230
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,210-3,049

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

Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20112009
ModelMaximaTraverse
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.3 in118.9 in
Length190.6 in205.0 in
Width73.2 in78.4 in
Height57.8 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,557 lb.4,791 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.22.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in62.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in59.1 in
Row 1 Legroom43.8 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in61.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in57.8 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 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		14.2 ft324.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		14.268.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		14.2116.4 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Nissan Maxima vs. Chevrolet Traverse specs.

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SV

Cold Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested22569%
Total Not Requested10031%
Monitor Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
A/V input jacks25No
USB port25No
Media drive, small5No
Total Requested20078%
Total Not Requested5522%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested70089%
Total Not Requested9011%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse LT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested1300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Glass roof panel(s)300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Remote start150No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Bose, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested87550%
Total Not Requested87550%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse LTZ

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Glass roof panel(s)300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%

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