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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: $31,115

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $7,170

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,623

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $6,251

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062009
ModelAltimaAltimaMaxima
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLSV
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,600 $27,400 $32,860
Base Invoice $21,826 $25,340 $30,097
Navigation Package 5,700 1,800  
Floor mats 160 160 180
5-speed shiftable automatic 650    
Traction Control and Airbag Package 800 800  
Satellite radio 350 350  
Tech Package     2,250
Sport Package     2,300
Rear spoiler     0
Navigation Package 5,093 1,561  
Floor mats 119 119 135
5-speed shiftable automatic 601    
Traction Control and Airbag Package 694 694  
Satellite radio 304 304  
Tech Package     1,952
Sport Package     1,995
Rear spoiler     0
Options (change) 7,660 3,110 4,730
Options (change) 6,811 2,678 4,082
Destination 605 605 695
Total Price $31,865 $31,115 $38,285
Total Invoice $29,242 $28,623 $34,874

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Nissan Maxima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Altima 3.5 SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,930
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,211
Model Year200620062009
ModelAltimaAltimaMaxima
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLSV
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine250hp V6250hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionT5T5CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/29 MPG20/29 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/60-16245/40-19
Total Price$31,865$31,115$38,285
Adjustments for Features-2000-2,240
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,665$31,115$36,045
Cost Above Minimum$550$0$0
Total Invoice$29,242$28,623$34,874
Adjustments for Features-1840-2,040
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,058$28,623$32,834
Cost Above Minimum$435$0$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year200620062009
ModelAltimaAltimaMaxima
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLSV
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Proximity key  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera  $200
Stability control  $400
Tire-pressure monitor  $75
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Rear air vents  $100
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
Media drive  $15
MP3-compatible player  $50
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual thigh support length 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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$2,200$2,000$4,240
Value of Feature Adjustments$200$0$2,240
Value of Feature Adjustments-1840-2,040

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20062009
ModelAltimaMaxima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.2 in109.3 in
Length192.3 in190.6 in
Width70.4 in73.2 in
Height57.9 in57.8 in
Curb Weight3,274 lb.3,556 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom43.9 in43.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in36.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom36.4 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume15.6 ft314.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Speed-sensitive wipers0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bose, 8 speakers350No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested377587%
Total Not Requested55013%
Traction Control and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Traction Control and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Speed-sensitive wipers0No
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SV

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
A/V input jacks25No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested80066%
Total Not Requested41534%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
245/40VR19 tires400No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Cargo net40Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Second-row 3-person bench0No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested121550%
Total Not Requested120050%

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