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Nissan Altima vs. Nissan Maxima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Altima vs. Nissan Maxima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $33,325

Nissan Altima 3.5 SE   
Difference: $4,175

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,272

Nissan Altima 3.5 SE   
Difference: $3,518

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062008
ModelAltimaMaxima
Trim3.5 SESE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,600 $28,630
Base Invoice $21,826 $26,229
Floor mats 160 175
Navigation Package 5,700  
Traction Control and Airbag Package 800  
5-speed shiftable automatic 650  
Polished alloy wheels 1,370  
Satellite radio 350  
Sunroof wind deflector 90 100
Sensory Package   2,550
Sunroof   900
Navigation system   1,800
Platinum Edition Package   1,100
Chrome-plated alloy wheels   1,550
Floor mats 119 131
Navigation Package 5,093  
Traction Control and Airbag Package 694  
5-speed shiftable automatic 601  
Polished alloy wheels 969  
Satellite radio 304  
Sunroof wind deflector 61 71
Sensory Package   2,213
Sunroof   780
Navigation system   1,561
Platinum Edition Package   1,006
Chrome-plated alloy wheels   1,104
Options (change) 9,120 8,175
Options (change) 7,841 6,866
Destination 605 695
Total Price $33,325 $37,500
Total Invoice $30,272 $33,790

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Nissan Maxima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Altima 3.5 SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,090
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,639
Model Year20062008
ModelAltimaMaxima
Trim3.5 SESE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine250hp V6255hp V6
TransmissionT5CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/29 MPG19/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8320, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17245/45-18
Total Price$33,325$37,500
Adjustments for Features0-2,085
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,325$35,415
Total Invoice$30,272$33,790
Adjustments for Features0-1,879
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,272$31,911

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20062008
ModelAltimaMaxima
Trim3.5 SESE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Proximity key $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rear air vents $100
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
MP3-compatible player $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Cornering lights $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Total Value of Features$1,340$3,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,085
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,879

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20062008
ModelAltimaMaxima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.2 in111.2 in
Length192.3 in193.5 in
Width70.4 in71.7 in
Height57.9 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,274 lb.3,579 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in53.5 in
Row 1 Legroom43.9 in43.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in54.8 in
Row 2 Legroom36.4 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume15.6 ft315.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Speed-sensitive wipers0No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Bose, 8 speakers350No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested397592%
Total Not Requested3508%
Traction Control and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sensory Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Satellite radio200Yes
Compass0No
MP3-compatible player50No
Bose, 320W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested152572%
Total Not Requested60028%
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 headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested50033%
Total Not Requested102567%

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