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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: $12,360

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,135

Honda Civic Si   
Difference: $10,773

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122009
ModelCivicMaxima
TrimSiSV
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,555 $32,860
Base Invoice $20,956 $30,097
Navigation system 1,500  
Tech Package   2,400
Xenon HID headlights   400
Bluetooth cell phone link   300
Floor mats   180
Rear spoiler   370
Navigation system 1,389  
Tech Package   2,082
Xenon HID headlights   347
Bluetooth cell phone link   260
Floor mats   135
Rear spoiler   292
Options (change) 1,500 3,650
Options (change) 1,389 3,116
Destination 790 695
Total Price $24,845 $37,205
Total Invoice $23,135 $33,908

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Civic vs. Nissan Maxima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Civic Si
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,335
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,105
Model Year20122009
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$37,205
Adjustments for Features0-4,025
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,845$33,180
Total Invoice$23,135$33,908
Adjustments for Features0-3,668
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,135$30,240

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Features Comparison: Honda Civic vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20122009
ModelCivicMaxima
TrimSiSV
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
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 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Media drive $15
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Digital instruments$0 
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
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$4,845
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,025
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,668

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Civic vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20122009
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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Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SV

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested97580%
Total Not Requested24020%

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