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Honda CR-Z vs. Nissan Maxima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Honda CR-Z vs. Nissan Maxima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,845

Honda CR-Z EX   
Difference: $12,130

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,741

Honda CR-Z EX   
Difference: $10,107

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220082008
ModelCR-ZMaximaMaxima
TrimEXSESL
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $21,255 $28,630 $30,880
Base Invoice $20,243 $26,229 $28,286
Navigation system 1,800 1,800 1,800
Stability control   600 600
Platinum Edition Package   1,100 1,100
Sensory Package   2,550  
Sunroof   900 900
Navigation system 1,708 1,561 1,561
Stability control   520 520
Platinum Edition Package   1,006 1,006
Sensory Package   2,213  
Sunroof   780 780
Options (change) 1,800 6,950 4,400
Options (change) 1,708 6,080 3,867
Destination 790 695 695
Total Price $23,845 $36,275 $35,975
Total Invoice $22,741 $33,004 $32,848

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda CR-Z vs. Nissan Maxima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda CR-Z EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,640
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,995
Model Year201220082008
ModelCR-ZMaximaMaxima
TrimEXSESL
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine122hp I4 H255hp V6255hp V6
TransmissionM6CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7320, 8320, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/55-16245/45-18225/55-17
Total Price$23,845$36,275$35,975
Adjustments for Features0-5,790-5,490
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,845$30,485$30,485
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$0
Total Invoice$22,741$33,004$32,848
Adjustments for Features0-5,268-5,013
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,741$27,736$27,835
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$99

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Features Comparison: Honda CR-Z vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year201220082008
ModelCR-ZMaximaMaxima
TrimEXSESL
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Power rear side windows $200$200
Proximity key $250$250
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Temporary spare tire$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Interior air filter $0$0
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear wiper$175  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Rear spoiler $200 
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
Satellite radio $200$200
SD Card slot$25  
USB port$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Cornering lights $50$50
Detailed driving style feedback$100  
Digital instruments$0  
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 
Center armrest(s), front row $75$75
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Folding second row seats $300$300
Heated front seats $200$200
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Metal pedals$75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$1,825$7,615$7,315
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,790$5,490
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,268-5,013

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Specifications Comparison: Honda CR-Z vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20122008
ModelCR-ZMaxima
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase95.9 in111.2 in
Length160.6 in193.5 in
Width68.5 in71.7 in
Height54.9 in58.3 in
Curb Weight2,638 lb.3,580 lb.
Fuel Capacity10.6 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.8 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.5 in53.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in43.9 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.8 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume25.1 ft315.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SE

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Full-size spare tire75No
Total Requested40084%
Total Not Requested7516%
Platinum Edition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested60039%
Total Not Requested92561%
Sensory Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Satellite radio200No
Compass0No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 320W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested754%
Total Not Requested205096%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SL

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Full-size spare tire75No
Total Requested40084%
Total Not Requested7516%
Platinum Edition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested60039%
Total Not Requested92561%

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