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Honda Insight vs. Nissan Maxima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Honda Insight vs. Nissan Maxima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,125

Honda Insight   
Difference: $12,075

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,776

Honda Insight   
Difference: $10,699

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620122012
ModelInsightMaximaMaxima
TrimBaseSSV
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,330 $32,420 $35,120
Base Invoice $18,062 $29,695 $32,163
Automatic climate control, front 1,200    
Automatic climate control, front 1,119    
Options (change) 1,200 0 0
Options (change) 1,119 0 0
Destination 595 780 780
Total Price $21,125 $33,200 $35,900
Total Invoice $19,776 $30,475 $32,943

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Insight vs. Nissan Maxima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Insight
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,995
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,200
Model Year200620122012
ModelInsightMaximaMaxima
TrimBaseSSV
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine73hp I3 H290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionM5CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 8?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)165/65-14245/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$21,125$33,200$35,900
Adjustments for Features0-7,080-8,530
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,125$26,120$27,370
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,250
Total Invoice$19,776$30,475$32,943
Adjustments for Features0-6,499-7,827
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,776$23,976$25,116
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,140

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Features Comparison: Honda Insight vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year200620122012
ModelInsightMaximaMaxima
TrimBaseSSV
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Cruise control $150$150
Power rear side windows $200$200
Proximity key $250$250
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Antilock brakes (ABS) $400$400
Brake assist $50$50
Front side airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Stability control $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Traction control $100$100
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Intermittent wipers$0  
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear wiper$175  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Satellite radio  $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Compass  $0
Digital instruments$0  
Fog lights  $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Outside temperature display $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75$75
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Folding second row seats $300$300
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50
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
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Total Value of Features$310$7,390$8,840
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,080$8,530
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,499-7,827

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Insight vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20062012
ModelInsightMaxima
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase94.5 in109.3 in
Length155.1 in190.6 in
Width66.7 in73.2 in
Height53.3 in57.8 in
Curb Weight1,851 lb.3,557 lb.
Fuel Capacity10.6 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room50.5 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room48.7 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.9 in43.8 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in36.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume16.3 ft314.2 ft3

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