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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: $33,520

Dodge Grand Caravan SXT   
Difference: $5,925

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,810

Dodge Grand Caravan SXT   
Difference: $5,185

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092012
ModelGrand CaravanMaxima
TrimSXTSV
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,660 $35,120
Base Invoice $26,394 $32,163
uconnect gps 1,300  
Quick Order Package M 1,845  
Sunroof 895  
Cold Package   400
Monitor Package   700
Tech Package   1,850
Xenon HID headlights   400
Floor mats   195
uconnect gps 1,157  
Quick Order Package M 1,642  
Sunroof 797  
Cold Package   347
Monitor Package   607
Tech Package   1,605
Xenon HID headlights   347
Floor mats   146
Options (change) 4,040 3,545
Options (change) 3,596 3,052
Destination 820 780
Total Price $33,520 $39,445
Total Invoice $30,810 $35,995

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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: $8,825
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,851
Model Year20092012
ModelGrand CaravanMaxima
TrimSXTSV
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan
Engine197hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionT6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17245/45-18
Total Price$33,520$39,445
Adjustments for Features-2,9000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,620$39,445
Total Invoice$30,810$35,995
Adjustments for Features-2,6660
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,144$35,995

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Features Comparison: Dodge Grand Caravan vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20092012
ModelGrand CaravanMaxima
TrimSXTSV
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Dual power sliding doors$800 
Heated steering wheel $100
Power flip-out rear side windows$125 
Power liftgate$350 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Proximity key $250
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Front side airbags $350
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Cargo net$40 
Console with shifter $150
Overhead console storage compartments$100 
Removable console$200 
Roof rack$300 
Second-row under-floor storage$150 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Interior air filter $0
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Rear wiper$175 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SD Card slot $25
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Voice recorder$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Compass$0 
Conversation mirror$25 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding second row seats $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 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Stowable second row seats$500 
Stowable third row seats$600 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$7,305$4,405
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,900$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,6660

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Grand Caravan vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20092012
ModelGrand CaravanMaxima
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase121.2 in109.3 in
Length202.5 in190.6 in
Width76.9 in73.2 in
Height68.9 in57.8 in
Curb Weight4,322 lb.3,557 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.5 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room63.0 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.0 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in43.8 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in36.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room64.7 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room64.8 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in34.6 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 ft314.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
83.0 ft314.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
144.4 ft314.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Dodge Grand Caravan SXT

uconnect gps
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Voice recorder0No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested1215100%
Total Not Requested00%
Quick Order Package M
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power liftgate350No
Interior lights, additional0No
225/65R17 tires400No
Total Requested130048%
Total Not Requested140052%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SV

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
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 port25Yes
Media drive, small5Yes
Total Requested23090%
Total Not Requested2510%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large10Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested71090%
Total Not Requested7510%

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