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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: $11,605

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,135

Honda Civic Si   
Difference: $10,000

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220082008
ModelCivicMaximaMaxima
TrimSiSESL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,555 $28,630 $30,880
Base Invoice $20,956 $26,229 $28,286
Navigation system 1,500 1,800 1,800
Floor mats   175 175
Stability control   600 600
Platinum Edition Package   1,100 1,100
Sensory Package   2,550  
Sunroof   900 900
Rear spoiler     370
Navigation system 1,389 1,561 1,561
Floor mats   131 131
Stability control   520 520
Platinum Edition Package   1,006 1,006
Sensory Package   2,213  
Sunroof   780 780
Rear spoiler     291
Options (change) 1,500 7,125 4,945
Options (change) 1,389 6,211 4,289
Destination 790 695 695
Total Price $24,845 $36,450 $36,520
Total Invoice $23,135 $33,135 $33,270

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Civic vs. Nissan Maxima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Civic Si
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,595
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,446
Model Year201220082008
ModelCivicMaximaMaxima
TrimSiSESL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine201hp I4255hp V6255hp V6
TransmissionM6CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/31 MPG19/25 MPG19/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7320, 8320, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17245/45-18225/55-17
Total Price$24,845$36,450$36,520
Adjustments for Features0-5,010-4,910
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,845$31,440$31,610
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$170
Total Invoice$23,135$33,135$33,270
Adjustments for Features0-4,554-4,473
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,135$28,581$28,797
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$216

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Features Comparison: Honda Civic vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year201220082008
ModelCivicMaximaMaxima
TrimSiSESL
Body4dr Sedan4dr 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
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 mat $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 
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
SD Card slot$25  
Traffic information$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
Digital instruments$0  
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 
Door sill trim plates $100$100
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 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Transmission 
Short-throw shifter (optional)$0  
Total Value of Features$1,520$6,530$6,430
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,010$4,910
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,554-4,473

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

Specifications Comparison: Honda Civic vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20122008
ModelCivicMaxima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.1 in111.2 in
Length177.3 in193.5 in
Width69.0 in71.7 in
Height56.5 in58.3 in
Curb Weight2,906 lb.3,579 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.6 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.5 in53.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in43.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.3 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.4 in54.8 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume12.5 ft315.5 ft3

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

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 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 headlights500No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested1007%
Total Not Requested142593%
Sensory Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated mirrors25No
Heated front seats200No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Satellite radio200Yes
Compass0No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 320W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested25012%
Total Not Requested187588%

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 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 headlights500No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested1007%
Total Not Requested142593%

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