Honda Element Honda Element 2008 Nissan Maxima Nissan Maxima 2017

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

Honda Element vs. Nissan Maxima Price Comparison (MSRP)

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Honda Element vs. Nissan Maxima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,660

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $12,355

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,211

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $11,568

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820172017201720172017
ModelElementElementMaximaMaximaMaximaMaximaMaxima
TrimEXSCSSVSLSRPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,990 $22,775 $32,910 $34,890 $37,250 $38,030 $40,340
Base Invoice $19,541 $21,197 $30,727 $32,573 $34,772 $35,500 $37,652
Floor mats     220 220 220 255 220
Floor mats     167 167 167 194 167
Options (change) 0 0 220 220 220 255 220
Options (change) 0 0 167 167 167 194 167
Destination 670 670 885 885 885 885 885
Total Price $21,660 $23,445 $34,015 $35,995 $38,355 $39,170 $41,445
Total Invoice $20,211 $21,867 $31,779 $33,625 $35,824 $36,579 $38,704

Return to top

While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.

Dealer Price Quotes

Want to find out how much dealers are willing to discount these cars?

Request free, no-obligation Honda Element dealer quotes or Nissan Maxima dealer quotes from dealers using our car quote form.

The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll receive price quotes from local approved dealers within 48 hours.

TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Element vs. Nissan Maxima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Element EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,670
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,250
Model Year2008200820172017201720172017
ModelElementElementMaximaMaximaMaximaMaximaMaxima
TrimEXSCSSVSLSRPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine166hp I4166hp I4300hp V6300hp V6300hp V6300hp V6300hp V6
TransmissionM5M5CVT-7CVT-7CVT-7CVT-7CVT-7
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)270, 7270, 7?, 8?, 8?, 11?, 11?, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/70-16225/55-18245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18245/40-19245/45-18
Total Price$21,660$23,445$34,015$35,995$38,355$39,170$41,445
Adjustments for Features0-225-5,625-7,325-10,025-10,425-12,525
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,660$23,220$28,390$28,670$28,330$28,745$28,920
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,560$60$340$0$415$590
Total Invoice$20,211$21,867$31,779$33,625$35,824$36,579$38,704
Adjustments for Features0-210-5,255-6,843-9,363-9,735-11,697
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,211$21,657$26,524$26,782$26,461$26,844$27,007
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,446$63$321$0$383$546

Return to top

Features Comparison: Honda Element vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year2008200820172017201720172017
ModelElementElementMaximaMaximaMaximaMaximaMaxima
TrimEXSCSSVSLSRPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0     
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100$1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction    $0$0$0
Adaptive cruise control    $600$600$600
Cruise control$150$150$150$150   
Heated steering wheel    $100$100$100
Power rear side windows  $200$200$200$200$200
Proximity key  $250$250$250$250$250
Remote app      $25
Remote start  $150$150$150$150$150
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15$15$15
Sunshade, rear, power      $225
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150     
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power      $350
Universal garage door opener  $100$100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras      $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial    $200$200$200
Blind spot warning system    $200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear    $100$100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor      $150
Moving object detection, front      $25
Moving object detection, rear      $25
Obstacle detection, front   $150$150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250$250$250$250
Predictive forward collision warning    $250$250$250
Rearview camera  $200$200$200$200 
Torque vectoring, brake-based     $100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40$40$40$40$40
Cargo net  $40$40$40$40$40
Console with shifter  $150$150$150$150$150
Console without shifter $150     
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150     
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200$200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125$125$125
Intermittent wipers$0$0     
Rain-sensing wipers      $175
Rear air vents  $100$100$100$100$100
Rear wiper$175$175     
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75$75$75 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275     
Laminated front side windows  $200$200$200$200$200
Panoramic sunroof    $1200 $1200
Skid plate (one)$50$50     
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0$0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100$100$100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325   
CD player$125$125  $125$125$125
HD radio  $50$50$50$50$50
Navigation system  $600$600$600$600$600
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25$25$25
Surround sound    $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar      $200
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25$25$25
USB port  $25$25$25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror      $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150$150$150$150
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125$125$125
Fog lights  $125$125$125$125$125
Heated mirrors   $25$25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting    $150$150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250$250$250$250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only     $750$750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse      $25
Outside temperature display  $50$50$50$50$50
Trip computer  $150$150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25$25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10     
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10     
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats     $300$300
Door sill trim plates  $100$100$100$100$100
Floor mats $75$75$75$75$75$75
Heated front seats   $200$200$200$200
Leather seating surfaces   $900$900$900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50     
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75     
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50$50$50$50
Memory system, driver seat      $200
Metal pedals     $75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Removable second row seats$0$0     
Synthetic suede door panel trim     $250 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces     $0 
Synthetic suede steering wheel     $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active ride control     $25 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200$200$200
Performance steering system (optional) $0     
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0   $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     $100 
Total Value of Features$1,220$1,445$6,845$8,545$11,245$11,645$13,745
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$225$5,625$7,325$10,025$10,425$12,525
Value of Feature Adjustments0-210-5,255-6,843-9,363-9,735-11,697

Return to top

Specifications Comparison: Honda Element vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20082017
ModelElementMaxima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.4 in109.3 in
Length169.3 in192.8 in
Width71.5 in73.2 in
Height70.4 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,434 lb.3,472 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom43.3 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in54.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.0 in45.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.2 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.6 in53.5 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in34.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
26.0 ft314.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
77.1 ft314.3 ft3

Return to top

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima S

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo net40No
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7548%
Total Not Requested8052%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SV

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo net40No
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7548%
Total Not Requested8052%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo net40No
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7548%
Total Not Requested8052%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SR

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo net40No
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7548%
Total Not Requested8052%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima Platinum

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo net40No
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7548%
Total Not Requested8052%

Was this information useful?

We're glad we could help! Share this page:

We're so sorry! Tell us how we can improve it.

See TrueDelta's information for all SUVs
See TrueDelta's information for all Honda models.