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Honda Civic vs. Nissan Maxima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Honda Civic vs. Nissan Maxima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,730

Honda Civic Si   
Difference: $6,705

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,896

Honda Civic Si   
Difference: $5,848

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820062006
ModelCivicMaximaMaxima
TrimSiSESL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $21,310 $27,900 $30,000
Base Invoice $19,621 $25,511 $27,437
Navigation system 1,750   1,800
Floor mats   160 160
Sunroof   900 900
Rear spoiler   270  
Stability control   600 600
Satellite radio     350
Xenon HID headlights     150
Mud guards     130
Driver Preferred Package     800
Navigation system 1,605   1,561
Floor mats   121 121
Sunroof   780 780
Rear spoiler   207  
Stability control   520 520
Satellite radio     304
Xenon HID headlights     131
Mud guards     99
Driver Preferred Package     694
Options (change) 1,750 1,930 4,890
Options (change) 1,605 1,628 4,210
Destination 670 605 605
Total Price $23,730 $30,435 $35,495
Total Invoice $21,896 $27,744 $32,252

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Civic vs. Nissan Maxima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Civic Si
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,605
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,845
Model Year200820062006
ModelCivicMaximaMaxima
TrimSiSESL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine197hp I4265hp V6265hp V6
TransmissionM6T5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/29 MPG20/28 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)350, 7240, 8320, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17245/45-18225/55-17
Total Price$23,730$30,435$35,495
Adjustments for Features0-1,100-4,500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,730$29,335$30,995
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,660
Total Invoice$21,896$27,744$32,252
Adjustments for Features0-1,003-4,089
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,896$26,741$28,163
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,422

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Features Comparison: Honda Civic vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year200820062006
ModelCivicMaximaMaxima
TrimSiSESL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50$50
Tire-pressure monitor$75  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40
Cargo net $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rear air vents $100$100
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential$500  
Exterior 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
Cassette player $50$50
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
MP3-compatible player$50  
Navigation system$600 $600
Satellite radio$200 $200
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Cornering lights $50$50
Digital instruments$0  
Fog lights $125$125
Heated mirrors  $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Trip computer $150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats  $200
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50 
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Transmission 
Short-throw shifter (optional)$0  
Total Value of Features$2,370$3,470$6,870
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,100$4,500
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,003-4,089

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Civic vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20082006
ModelCivicMaxima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in111.2 in
Length176.7 in193.5 in
Width69.0 in71.7 in
Height56.5 in58.3 in
Curb Weight2,912 lb.3,473 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.7 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.9 in53.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in43.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.4 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.0 in54.8 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume12.0 ft315.5 ft3

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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 tire225No
Total Requested40064%
Total Not Requested22536%

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 tire225No
Total Requested40064%
Total Not Requested22536%
Driver Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested775100%

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