Car Price Comparison
Nissan Altima vs. Nissan Maxima

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Specifications Comparison
Nissan Altima vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20102010
ModelAltimaMaxima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3109.3
Length190.7190.6
Width70.773.2
Height57.957.8
Curb Weight33573556
Fuel Capacity20.020.0
R1 Headroom40.638.5
R1 Shoulder Room55.756.3
R1 Hip Room56.853.4
R1 Legroom44.143.8
R2 Headroom36.836.4
R2 Shoulder Room55.555.1
R2 Hip Room52.553.9
R2 Legroom35.834.6
Cargo Volume15.314.2
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Price Comparison (MSRP) : Nissan Altima vs. Nissan Maxima

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Model Year20102010
ModelAltimaMaxima
Trim3.5 SRSV
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price$24,520$33,410
Cold Package $400
Door sill trim plates$170 
Floormats$175$180
Monitor Package $700
Premium Package$2,380 
Rear spoiler $370
Sport Package$2,370 
Tech Package $1,850
Technology Package$1,780 
Xenon HID headlights $400
Total options$6,875$3,900
Destination$750$750
Gas Tax / Credit$0$0
Net Price$32,145$38,060
Lowest Net Price Altima 3.5 SR 4dr Sedan
Difference$5,915
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Invoice Comparison : Nissan Altima vs. Nissan Maxima

Dealer cost before holdback, bonuses, advertising fees, and such. Also before adjusting for remaining feature differences.

Models that are not in demand can often be purchased at or a few hundred dollars over these prices.
Model Year20102010
ModelAltimaMaxima
Trim3.5 SRSV
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Invoice$22,727$30,600
Cold Package $347
Door sill trim plates$134 
Floormats$134$135
Monitor Package $607
Premium Package$2,064 
Rear spoiler $292
Sport Package$2,056 
Tech Package $1,605
Technology Package$1,543 
Xenon HID headlights $347
Total options$5,931$3,333
Destination$750$750
Gas Tax / Credit$0$0
Net Invoice$29,408$34,683
Lowest Net Invoice Altima 3.5 SR 4dr Sedan
Difference$5,275
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Feature Comparison : Nissan Altima vs. Nissan Maxima

Adjusts for unshared features -- values in parentheses

These are features on some but not all of the displayed trim lines.

In parentheses are the values assigned to these features by TrueDelta or, optionally, by you.
Model Year20102010
ModelAltimaMaxima
Trim3.5 SRSV
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionCVT-6 ($1100)CVT-6 ($1100)
DrivetrainFWD ($0)FWD ($0)
EPA Fuel Economy (City / Highway)20 / 2719 / 26
Tires (rear if not equal)215/55-17245/45-18
Audio (watts, speakers)264, 9?, 9
Accessories  
Heated steering wheel ($100)
Climate Control and Infotainment  
Digital media reader ($25)
Exterior  
Bodyside moldings ($75)
Seats and Interior Trim  
Manual thigh support, driver first row ($50)
Power fore-aft, passenger first row ($100)
Power recline, passenger first row ($100)
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires  
Sport suspension (upgrade) ($0)
Total Feature Adjustments The total value of the features listed for a trim, after subtracting the lowest total.-$0-$300
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TrueDelta Value Comparison : Nissan Altima vs. Nissan Maxima

These are the sticker and invoice prices after adjusting for feature differences, to provide an "apples to apples" comparison.
Model Year20102010
ModelAltimaMaxima
Trim3.5 SRSV
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Net Price (from Price table)$32,145$38,060
Adjustment (from Feature table)-$0-$300
Feature-adjusted Net Price$32,145$37,760
Net Invoice (from Invoice table)$29,408$34,683
Invoice AdjustmentThe price adjustment multiplied by the ratio between the invoice and sticker prices.-$0-$273
Feature-adjusted Net Invoice$29,408$34,410
Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice Altima 3.5 SR 4dr Sedan
TrueDelta Price Difference$5,615
TrueDelta Invoice Difference$5,002
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Notes

While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.

The "TrueDelta Value Comparison" figures include adjustments for most differences in feature content. However, they do not include advertising fees, factory-to-dealer incentives, or differences in engines, tires, seat configurations, and audio systems. Exceptions: They do include values for third-row seats and media players.

Usually the base prices, options, and packages you see here match those on the window stickers. However, in some cases these have been restructured to simplify the database and calculations. These modifictions have no impact on the "total" and "net" figures.

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