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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: $31,455

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $9,205

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620192019
ModelAltimaAltimaMaximaMaxima
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLSLPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,600 $27,400 $38,540 $41,540
5-speed shiftable automatic 650      
Traction Control and Airbag Package 800 800    
Navigation Package 5,700 1,800    
Floor mats 160 160 300 300
Satellite radio 350 350    
Body kit 340 340 420 420
Rear spoiler     405 405
5-speed shiftable automatic 601      
Traction Control and Airbag Package 694 694    
Navigation Package 5,093 1,561    
Floor mats 119 119 234 234
Satellite radio 304 304    
Body kit 262 262 349 349
Rear spoiler     344 344
Options (change) 8,000 3,450 1,125 1,125
Options (change) 7,073 2,940 927 927
Destination 605 605 995 995
Total Price $32,205 $31,455 $40,660 $43,660

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Nissan Maxima

Lowest Adjusted Price: Nissan Altima 3.5 SL
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Nissan Maxima Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,480
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,281
Model Year2006200620192019
ModelAltimaAltimaMaximaMaxima
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLSLPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine250hp V6250hp V6300hp V6300hp V6
TransmissionT5T5CVT-7CVT-7
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/29 MPG20/29 MPG20/30 MPG20/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8?, 11?, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/60-16245/45-18245/40-19
Total Price$32,205$31,455$40,660$43,660
Adjustments for Features-2000-4,725-7,225
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,005$31,455$35,935$36,435
Cost Above Minimum$550$0$0$500

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year2006200620192019
ModelAltimaAltimaMaximaMaxima
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLSLPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000  
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction  $0$0
Adaptive cruise control  $600$600
Cruise control$150$150  
Heated steering wheel  $100$100
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote app   $25
Remote start  $150$150
Sunshade, rear, power   $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Around view cameras   $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor   $150
Moving object detection, front   $25
Moving object detection, rear   $25
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Predictive forward collision warning  $250$250
Rearview camera  $200 
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Stability control  $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor  $75$75
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Rain-sensing wipers   $175
Rear air vents  $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Laminated front side windows  $200$200
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Rear spoiler$200 $200$200
Sunroof$900$900  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100
App support  $0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
HD radio  $50$50
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)  $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Surround sound  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Memory system, driver seat   $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0   
Total Value of Features$3,525$3,325$8,050$10,550
Value of Feature Adjustments$200$0$4,725$7,225
Value of Feature Adjustments-1830-223-318

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20062019
ModelAltimaMaxima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.2 in109.3 in
Length192.3 in192.8 in
Width70.4 in73.2 in
Height57.9 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,274 lb.3,552 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in54.2 in
Row 1 Legroom43.9 in45.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in53.5 in
Row 2 Legroom36.4 in34.2 in
Cargo Volume15.6 ft314.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

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
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Bose, 8 speakers350No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested377587%
Total Not Requested55013%

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 SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
First-aid kit15No
Total Requested15591%
Total Not Requested159%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima Platinum

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
First-aid kit15No
Total Requested15591%
Total Not Requested159%

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