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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: $23,350

Chrysler PT Cruiser Limited   
Difference: $15,930

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,844

Chrysler PT Cruiser Limited   
Difference: $14,801

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820062006
ModelMaximaMaximaPT CruiserPT Cruiser
TrimSLPlatinumLimitedGT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $37,690 $40,940 $18,895 $23,645
Base Invoice $35,182 $38,212 $17,694 $22,017
Floor mats 300 300    
Rear spoiler 405 405    
ABS w/ traction control     825  
Quick Order Package K     1,155  
2.4L I4     1,280  
Bluetooth cell phone link     360 360
Satellite radio     195 195
Heated front seats       250
Floor mats 234 234    
Rear spoiler 344 344    
ABS w/ traction control     759  
Quick Order Package K     1,063  
2.4L I4     1,178  
Bluetooth cell phone link     331 331
Satellite radio     179 179
Heated front seats       230
Options (change) 705 705 3,815 805
Options (change) 578 578 3,510 740
Destination 885 885 640 640
Total Price $39,280 $42,530 $23,350 $25,090
Total Invoice $36,645 $39,675 $21,844 $23,397

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Chrysler PT Cruiser

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chrysler PT Cruiser Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,750
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,103
Model Year2018201820062006
ModelMaximaMaximaPT CruiserPT Cruiser
TrimSLPlatinumLimitedGT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine300hp V6300hp V6180hp I4230hp I4
TransmissionCVT-7CVT-7M5M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 11?, 11100, 6100, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/45-18205/55-16205/50-17
Total Price$39,280$42,530$23,350$25,090
Adjustments for Features-7,180-9,6800-200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,100$32,850$23,350$24,890
Cost Above Minimum$0$750$0$1,540
Total Invoice$36,645$39,675$21,844$23,397
Adjustments for Features-6,698-9,0300-187
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,947$30,645$21,844$23,210
Cost Above Minimum$0$698$0$1,366

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Chrysler PT Cruiser

Model Year2018201820062006
ModelMaximaMaximaPT CruiserPT Cruiser
TrimSLPlatinumLimitedGT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100  
5-speed manual  $0$0
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0$0  
Adaptive cruise control$600$600  
Cruise control  $150$150
Heated steering wheel$100$100  
Proximity key$250$250  
Remote app $25  
Remote start$150$150  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Sunshade, rear, power $225  
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras $500  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200  
Blind spot warning system$200$200  
Brake assist$50$50  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100  
Driver drowsiness monitor $150  
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Moving object detection, front $25  
Moving object detection, rear $25  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150  
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250  
Predictive forward collision warning$250$250  
Rearview camera$200   
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Stability control$400$400  
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40  
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable  $100$100
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200  
Dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Interior air filter$0$0  
Rain-sensing wipers $175  
Rear air vents$100$100  
Rear wiper  $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 $75$75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Laminated front side windows$200$200  
Larger rear spoiler   $200
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200  
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 
Sunroof  $900$900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100  
App support$0$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100  
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
HD radio$50$50  
Navigation system$600$600  
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)$0$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Surround sound$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200  
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75  
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Compass  $0$0
Heated mirrors$25$25  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300  
Folding passenger seat  $150$150
Heated front seats$200$200 $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Removable second row seats  $0$0
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
Polished alloy wheels  $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Touring suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Total Value of Features$9,980$12,480$2,800$3,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,180$9,680$0$200
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,698-9,0300-187

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Chrysler PT Cruiser

Model Year20182006
ModelMaximaPT Cruiser
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Wheelbase109.3 in103.0 in
Length192.8 in168.9 in
Width73.2 in67.1 in
Height56.5 in65.2 in
Curb Weight3,472 lb.3,148 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.15.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in53.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.2 in50.1 in
Row 1 Legroom45.0 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in39.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.5 in46.7 in
Row 2 Legroom34.2 in40.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.3 ft321.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.364.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chrysler PT Cruiser Limited

Bluetooth cell phone link
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
ABS w/ traction control
FeatureValueRequested?
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Quick Order Package K
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Polished alloy wheels0No
Additional chrome trim0No
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Chrysler PT Cruiser GT

Bluetooth cell phone link
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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