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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: $32,545

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $4,005

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,869

Nissan Altima 3.5 SE   
Difference: $3,337

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2007200720082008
ModelAltimaAltimaMaximaMaxima
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLSESL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,000 $28,400 $28,630 $30,880
Base Invoice $22,246 $26,315 $26,229 $28,286
Floor mats 170 170 175 175
Premium Package 4,400      
Stability control 900 900 600 600
Technology Package 2,000 2,000    
6-speed shiftable CVT 500      
Sunroof wind deflector 90 90 100 100
Rear spoiler   360   370
Sensory Package     2,550  
Sunroof     900 900
Platinum Edition Package     1,100 1,100
Navigation system     1,800 1,800
Floor mats 134 134 131 131
Premium Package 3,817      
Stability control 780 780 520 520
Technology Package 1,734 1,735    
6-speed shiftable CVT 462      
Sunroof wind deflector 71 71 71 71
Rear spoiler   282   291
Sensory Package     2,213  
Sunroof     780 780
Platinum Edition Package     1,006 1,006
Navigation system     1,561 1,561
Options (change) 8,060 3,520 7,225 5,045
Options (change) 6,998 3,002 6,282 4,360
Destination 625 625 695 695
Total Price $32,685 $32,545 $36,550 $36,620
Total Invoice $29,869 $29,942 $33,206 $33,341

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Nissan Maxima

Lowest Adjusted Price: Nissan Altima 3.5 SL
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Nissan Altima 3.5 SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,130
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,542
Model Year2007200720082008
ModelAltimaAltimaMaximaMaxima
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLSESL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6270hp V6255hp V6255hp V6
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/29 MPG20/29 MPG19/25 MPG19/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)264, 9264, 9320, 8320, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/60-16245/45-18225/55-17
Total Price$32,685$32,545$36,550$36,620
Adjustments for Features00-875-775
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,685$32,545$35,675$35,845
Cost Above Minimum$140$0$0$170
Total Invoice$29,869$29,942$33,206$33,341
Adjustments for Features00-795-706
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,869$29,942$32,411$32,635
Cost Above Minimum$0$73$0$224

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year2007200720082008
ModelAltimaAltimaMaximaMaxima
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLSESL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100$100
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Rearview camera$200$200  
Infotainment 
Traffic information$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75
Cornering lights  $50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100 
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0 
Total Value of Features$1,700$1,700$2,575$2,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$875$775
Value of Feature Adjustments00-795-706

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20072008
ModelAltimaMaxima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in111.2 in
Length189.8 in193.5 in
Width70.7 in71.7 in
Height57.9 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,334 lb.3,579 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.8 in53.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in43.9 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.5 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.5 in54.8 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume17.9 ft315.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Rear air vents100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested410089%
Total Not Requested50011%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested150082%
Total Not Requested32518%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60065%
Total Not Requested32535%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Full-size spare tire75No
Total Requested40084%
Total Not Requested7516%
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 player50Yes
Bose, 320W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested157574%
Total Not Requested55026%
Platinum Edition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
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 link100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested65043%
Total Not Requested87557%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Full-size spare tire75No
Total Requested40084%
Total Not Requested7516%
Platinum Edition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
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 link100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested65043%
Total Not Requested87557%

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