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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: $24,845

Honda Civic Si   
Difference: $14,975

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,135

Honda Civic Si   
Difference: $13,158

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012
ModelCivicMaxima
TrimSiSV
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,555 $35,120
Base Invoice $20,956 $32,163
Navigation system 1,500  
Tech Package   1,850
Xenon HID headlights   400
Cold Package   400
Monitor Package   700
Floor mats   195
Rear spoiler   375
Navigation system 1,389  
Tech Package   1,605
Xenon HID headlights   347
Cold Package   347
Monitor Package   607
Floor mats   146
Rear spoiler   298
Options (change) 1,500 3,920
Options (change) 1,389 3,350
Destination 790 780
Total Price $24,845 $39,820
Total Invoice $23,135 $36,293

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Civic vs. Nissan Maxima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Civic Si
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,600
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,171
Model Year20122012
ModelCivicMaxima
TrimSiSV
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine201hp I4290hp V6
TransmissionM6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/31 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17245/45-18
Total Price$24,845$39,820
Adjustments for Features0-4,375
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,845$35,445
Total Invoice$23,135$36,293
Adjustments for Features0-3,987
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,135$32,306

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Features Comparison: Honda Civic vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20122012
ModelCivicMaxima
TrimSiSV
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Proximity key $250
Remote window/roof operation $15
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera $200
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rear air vents $100
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential$500 
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player $0
Media drive $15
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Digital instruments$0 
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Heated front seats $200
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Metal pedals$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Short-throw shifter (optional)$0 
Total Value of Features$820$5,195
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,375
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,987

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See a complete comparison of Honda Civic vs. Nissan Maxima features.

Specifications Comparison: Honda Civic vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20122012
ModelCivicMaxima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.1 in109.3 in
Length177.3 in190.6 in
Width69.0 in73.2 in
Height56.5 in57.8 in
Curb Weight2,906 lb.3,556 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.6 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.5 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in43.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in36.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.3 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.4 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume12.5 ft314.2 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Honda Civic vs. Nissan Maxima specs.

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SV

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested75095%
Total Not Requested405%
Cold Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25No
Heated front seats200No
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested325100%
Monitor Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
A/V input jacks25No
USB port25Yes
Media drive, small5No
Total Requested2510%
Total Not Requested23090%

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