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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: $33,380

Dodge Grand Caravan R/T   
Difference: $6,065

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,519

Dodge Grand Caravan R/T   
Difference: $4,476

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112012
ModelGrand CaravanMaxima
TrimR/TSV
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,695 $35,120
Base Invoice $29,038 $32,163
Driver's Convenience Group 490  
Media Center 730N 1,360  
Cold Package   400
Monitor Package   700
Tech Package   1,850
Xenon HID headlights   400
Floor mats   195
Driver's Convenience Group 436  
Media Center 730N 1,210  
Cold Package   347
Monitor Package   607
Tech Package   1,605
Xenon HID headlights   347
Floor mats   146
Options (change) 1,850 3,545
Options (change) 1,646 3,052
Destination 835 780
Total Price $33,380 $39,445
Total Invoice $31,519 $35,995

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Grand Caravan vs. Nissan Maxima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Grand Caravan R/T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,465
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,742
Model Year20112012
ModelGrand CaravanMaxima
TrimR/TSV
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan
Engine283hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionT6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)506, 10?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17245/45-18
Total Price$33,380$39,445
Adjustments for Features-2,4000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,980$39,445
Total Invoice$31,519$35,995
Adjustments for Features-2,2660
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,253$35,995

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Features Comparison: Dodge Grand Caravan vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20112012
ModelGrand CaravanMaxima
TrimR/TSV
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 
Power flip-out rear side windows$125 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Proximity key $250
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Cargo net$40 
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Overhead console storage compartments$100 
Second-row under-floor storage$150 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
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 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SD Card slot $25
Surround sound$250 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice recorder$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
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
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
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 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 
Alloy wheels $350
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$7,005$4,605
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,400$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,2660

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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 Year20112012
ModelGrand CaravanMaxima
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase121.2 in109.3 in
Length202.5 in190.6 in
Width78.7 in73.2 in
Height67.9 in57.8 in
Curb Weight4,510 lb.3,556 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room63.7 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.4 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom40.7 in43.8 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in36.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room64.1 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room65.0 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 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 Legroom32.7 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		33.0 ft314.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		83.3 ft314.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		143.8 ft314.2 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Dodge Grand Caravan R/T

Driver's Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Total Requested575100%
Total Not Requested00%
Media Center 730N
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Voice recorder0No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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 wheel100Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested76097%
Total Not Requested253%

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