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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: $32,975

Dodge Grand Caravan R/T   
Difference: $5,620

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,431

Dodge Grand Caravan R/T   
Difference: $3,162

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122006
ModelGrand CaravanMaxima
TrimR/TSE
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,995 $27,900
Base Invoice $28,670 $25,511
Driver Convenience Group 625  
Media Center 730N 1,360  
Driver Preferred Package   3,500
Mud guards   130
Elite Package   950
Xenon HID headlights   150
Polished alloy wheels   1,550
Stability control   600
Sunroof   900
Navigation system   1,800
Satellite radio   350
Floor mats   160
Driver Convenience Group 556  
Media Center 730N 1,210  
Driver Preferred Package   3,035
Mud guards   99
Elite Package   824
Xenon HID headlights   131
Polished alloy wheels   1,102
Stability control   520
Sunroof   780
Navigation system   1,561
Satellite radio   304
Floor mats   121
Options (change) 1,985 10,090
Options (change) 1,766 8,477
Destination 995 605
Total Price $32,975 $38,595
Total Invoice $31,431 $34,593

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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: $8,555
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,960
Model Year20122006
ModelGrand CaravanMaxima
TrimR/TSE
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan
Engine283hp V6265hp V6
TransmissionT6T5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)506, 10320, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17245/45-18
Total Price$32,975$38,595
Adjustments for Features-2,9350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,040$38,595
Total Invoice$31,431$34,593
Adjustments for Features-2,7980
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,633$34,593

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Features Comparison: Dodge Grand Caravan vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20122006
ModelGrand CaravanMaxima
TrimR/TSE
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Dual power sliding doors$800 
Power flip-out rear side windows$125 
Power liftgate$350 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Sunshades, second row$125 
Sunshades, third row$125 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Rearview camera$200 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Overhead console storage compartments$100 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Second-row high console $250
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 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Cassette player $50
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player$0 
Media drive$15 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Surround sound$250 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Conversation mirror$25 
Cornering lights $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Manual recliner, third row seats$125 
Memory system, driver seat $200
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 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200 
Total Value of Features$8,115$5,180
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,935$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,7980

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Grand Caravan vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20122006
ModelGrand CaravanMaxima
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase121.2 in111.2 in
Length202.5 in193.5 in
Width78.7 in71.7 in
Height67.9 in58.3 in
Curb Weight4,510 lb.3,473 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room63.7 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.4 in53.5 in
Row 1 Legroom40.7 in43.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room64.1 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room65.0 in54.8 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 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 Legroom32.7 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.0 ft315.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
83.3 ft315.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
143.8 ft315.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Dodge Grand Caravan R/T

Driver Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Sunshades, third row125No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested75073%
Total Not Requested27527%
Media Center 730N
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
iPod integration100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Voice recorder0No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested85077%
Total Not Requested25023%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SE

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Full-size spare tire225No
Total Requested40064%
Total Not Requested22536%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Driver Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Rear spoiler200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Compass0No
Bose, 320W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested157555%
Total Not Requested127545%
Elite Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Second-row buckets500Yes
Second-row high console250No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Total Requested70055%
Total Not Requested57545%

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