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Honda Pilot vs. Nissan Maxima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Honda Pilot vs. Nissan Maxima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $37,550

Honda Pilot EX-L   
Difference: $55

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,255

Nissan Maxima SV   
Difference: $142

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122009
ModelPilotPilotMaxima
TrimEX-LTouringSV
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,720 $39,370 $32,860
Base Invoice $31,743 $35,984 $30,097
Navigation system 2,000    
Cold Package     400
Tech Package     2,400
Xenon HID headlights     400
Bluetooth cell phone link     300
Floor mats     180
Rear spoiler     370
Navigation system 1,824    
Cold Package     347
Tech Package     2,082
Xenon HID headlights     347
Bluetooth cell phone link     260
Floor mats     135
Rear spoiler     292
Options (change) 2,000 0 4,050
Options (change) 1,824 0 3,463
Destination 830 830 695
Total Price $37,550 $40,200 $37,605
Total Invoice $34,397 $36,814 $34,255

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Pilot vs. Nissan Maxima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Pilot EX-L
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,130
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,759
Model Year201220122009
ModelPilotPilotMaxima
TrimEX-LTouringSV
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine250hp V6250hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionA5A5CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)246, 7650, 10?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18235/60-18245/45-18
Total Price$37,550$40,200$37,605
Adjustments for Features-2,075-4,0500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,475$36,150$37,605
Cost Above Minimum$0$675$0
Total Invoice$34,397$36,814$34,255
Adjustments for Features-1,901-3,7090
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,496$33,105$34,255
Cost Above Minimum$0$609$0

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Features Comparison: Honda Pilot vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year201220122009
ModelPilotPilotMaxima
TrimEX-LTouringSV
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 
Active noise reduction$0$0 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Power liftgate$350$350 
Proximity key  $250
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Sunshades, second row $125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Obstacle detection, front $150 
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40
Cargo net$40$40 
Class III trailer hitch$250$250 
Console with shifter  $150
Console without shifter$150$150 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Roof rails$250$250 
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Rear air vents  $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Skid plate (one)$50$50 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted $1000 
SD Card slot  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0 
Conversation mirror$25$25 
Heated mirrors  $25
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Total Value of Features$5,005$6,980$2,930
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,075$4,050$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,901-3,7090

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Pilot vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20122009
ModelPilotMaxima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.2 in109.3 in
Length191.4 in190.6 in
Width78.5 in73.2 in
Height71.0 in57.8 in
Curb Weight4,300 lb.3,557 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.0 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.6 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in43.8 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in36.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room62.2 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.9 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom38.5 in34.6 in
Row 3 Headroom38.2 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room58.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room48.4 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom32.1 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.0 ft314.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
47.7 ft314.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
87.0 ft314.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Honda Pilot EX-L

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large10Yes
Unbranded, 246W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested73568%
Total Not Requested35032%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SV

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Cold Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested20062%
Total Not Requested12538%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested116596%
Total Not Requested504%

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