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Dodge Grand Caravan vs. Nissan Maxima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Dodge Grand Caravan vs. Nissan Maxima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,810

Dodge Grand Caravan SXT   
Difference: $1,340

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,695

Dodge Grand Caravan SXT   
Difference: $1,284

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082008
ModelGrand CaravanMaximaMaxima
TrimSXTSESL
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,730 $28,630 $30,880
Base Invoice $25,380 $26,229 $28,286
Premium Interior Group 370    
MyGig Infotainment System with nav 1,300    
Quick Order Package M 3,785    
Sunroof 895 900 900
Sensory Package   2,550  
Floor mats   175 175
Stability control   600 600
Platinum Edition Package   1,100 1,100
Navigation system   1,800 1,800
Premium Interior Group 326    
MyGig Infotainment System with nav 1,140    
Quick Order Package M 3,331    
Sunroof 788 780 780
Sensory Package   2,213  
Floor mats   131 131
Stability control   520 520
Platinum Edition Package   1,006 1,006
Navigation system   1,561 1,561
Options (change) 6,350 7,125 4,575
Options (change) 5,585 6,211 3,998
Destination 730 695 695
Total Price $34,810 $36,450 $36,150
Total Invoice $31,695 $33,135 $32,979

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Grand Caravan vs. Nissan Maxima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Grand Caravan SXT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,830
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,345
Model Year200820082008
ModelGrand CaravanMaximaMaxima
TrimSXTSESL
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine197hp V6255hp V6255hp V6
TransmissionT6CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6320, 8320, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17245/45-18225/55-17
Total Price$34,810$36,450$36,150
Adjustments for Features-3,490-3000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,320$36,150$36,150
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$0
Total Invoice$31,695$33,135$32,979
Adjustments for Features-3,178-2730
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,517$32,862$32,979
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$117

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Features Comparison: Dodge Grand Caravan vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year200820082008
ModelGrand CaravanMaximaMaxima
TrimSXTSESL
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Dual power sliding doors$800  
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Power flip-out rear side windows$125  
Power liftgate$350  
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Proximity key $250$250
Remote start$150  
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Sunshades, second row$125  
Sunshades, third row$125  
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Front side airbags $350$350
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Rearview camera$200  
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40
Cargo net$40  
Console with shifter $150$150
Overhead console storage compartments$100  
Removable console$200  
Roof rack$300  
Second-row under-floor storage$150  
Sliding center console$50  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250  
Rear HVAC unit$400  
Rear wiper$175  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Rear bumper protector$40  
Rear spoiler $200 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
DVD-compatible player$0  
Media drive$15  
Satellite radio $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250  
USB port$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Voice recorder$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Compass$0  
Conversation mirror$25  
Cornering lights $50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Folding second row seats $300$300
Heated second row seats$200  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Manual recliner, third row seats$125  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Stowable second row seats$500  
Stowable third row seats$600  
Tailgating position, third row seats$50  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$8,470$5,280$4,980
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,490$300$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,178-2730

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See a complete comparison of Dodge Grand Caravan vs. Nissan Maxima features.

Specifications Comparison: Dodge Grand Caravan vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20082008
ModelGrand CaravanMaxima
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase121.2 in111.2 in
Length202.5 in193.5 in
Width76.9 in71.7 in
Height68.9 in58.3 in
Curb Weight4,322 lb.3,580 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.5 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room63.0 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.0 in53.5 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in43.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room64.7 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room64.8 in54.8 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in36.5 in
Row 3 Headroom37.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room62.0 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room48.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom37.6 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		32.7 ft315.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		83.0 ft315.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		144.4 ft315.5 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Dodge Grand Caravan vs. Nissan Maxima specs.

Option Package Details
Dodge Grand Caravan SXT

Premium Interior Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Interior air filter0Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls100No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshades, third row125No
Sliding center console50No
Total Requested130068%
Total Not Requested60032%
MyGig Infotainment System with nav
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Voice recorder0No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%
Quick Order Package M
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Interior air filter0Yes
Remote start150No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
225/65R17 tires400No
Sliding center console50No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Roof rack300No
Power liftgate350No
Interior lights, additional0No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Alarm100No
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshades, third row125No
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25No
Total Requested107533%
Total Not Requested216567%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Full-size spare tire75No
Total Requested40084%
Total Not Requested7516%
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 player50Yes
Bose, 320W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested157574%
Total Not Requested55026%
Platinum Edition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested42528%
Total Not Requested110072%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Full-size spare tire75No
Total Requested40084%
Total Not Requested7516%
Platinum Edition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested42528%
Total Not Requested110072%

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