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Nissan Maxima vs. Chrysler PT Cruiser Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Maxima vs. Chrysler PT Cruiser Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,185

Chrysler PT Cruiser Classic   
Difference: $14,320

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,603

Chrysler PT Cruiser Classic   
Difference: $11,963

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092010
ModelMaximaPT Cruiser
TrimSVClassic
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Base Price $32,860 $18,275
Base Invoice $30,097 $17,801
Cold Package 400  
Floor mats 180  
Rear spoiler 370  
Convenience Group   395
Sunroof   795
Cold Package 347  
Floor mats 135  
Rear spoiler 292  
Convenience Group   359
Sunroof   723
Options (change) 950 1,190
Options (change) 774 1,082
Destination 695 720
Total Price $34,505 $20,185
Total Invoice $31,566 $19,603

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Chrysler PT Cruiser

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chrysler PT Cruiser Classic
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,355
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,336
Model Year20092010
ModelMaximaPT Cruiser
TrimSVClassic
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Engine290hp V6150hp I4
TransmissionCVT-6A4
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9100, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18205/55-16
Total Price$34,505$20,185
Adjustments for Features-3,9650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,540$20,185
Total Invoice$31,566$19,603
Adjustments for Features-3,6270
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,939$19,603

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Chrysler PT Cruiser

Model Year20092010
ModelMaximaPT Cruiser
TrimSVClassic
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
4-speed automatic $800
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Proximity key$250 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Antilock brakes (ABS)$400 
Brake assist$50 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Side curtain airbags$350 
Stability control$400 
Traction control$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Cargo net $40
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable $100
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Interior air filter$0 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear wiper $175
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
MP3-compatible player$50 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights$125 
Heated mirrors$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding passenger seat $150
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Removable second row seats $0
Stain-resistant fabric $100
Total Value of Features$6,405$2,440
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,965$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,6270

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See a complete comparison of Nissan Maxima vs. Chrysler PT Cruiser features.

Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Chrysler PT Cruiser

Model Year20092010
ModelMaximaPT Cruiser
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Wheelbase109.3 in103.0 in
Length190.6 in168.9 in
Width73.2 in67.1 in
Height57.8 in65.2 in
Curb Weight3,556 lb.3,215 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.15.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in39.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in53.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in50.1 in
Row 1 Legroom43.8 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in39.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in46.7 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in40.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		14.2 ft321.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		14.264.2 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Nissan Maxima vs. Chrysler PT Cruiser specs.

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SV

Cold Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested20062%
Total Not Requested12538%

Option Package Details
Chrysler PT Cruiser Classic

Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Folding passenger seat150No
Stain-resistant fabric100No
Total Requested55069%
Total Not Requested25031%

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