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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: $32,810

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $2,685

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,204

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $2,048

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820062006
ModelAltimaAltimaMaximaMaxima
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLSESL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,470 $28,670 $27,900 $30,000
Base Invoice $22,681 $26,565 $25,511 $27,437
Premium Package 4,200      
Stability control 900 900 600 600
Sport Package 1,300      
Technology Package 2,000 2,000    
6-speed shiftable CVT 500      
Floor mats 175 175 160 160
Rear spoiler   370    
Driver Preferred Package     3,500 800
Mud guards     130 130
Sunroof     900 900
Navigation system     1,800 1,800
Xenon HID headlights     150 150
Satellite radio     350 350
Premium Package 3,643      
Stability control 780 780 520 520
Sport Package 1,127      
Technology Package 1,734 1,735    
6-speed shiftable CVT 461      
Floor mats 137 137 121 121
Rear spoiler   292    
Driver Preferred Package     3,035 694
Mud guards     99 99
Sunroof     780 780
Navigation system     1,561 1,561
Xenon HID headlights     131 131
Satellite radio     304 304
Options (change) 9,075 3,445 7,590 4,890
Options (change) 7,882 2,944 6,551 4,210
Destination 695 695 605 605
Total Price $34,240 $32,810 $36,095 $35,495
Total Invoice $31,258 $30,204 $32,667 $32,252

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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: $2,745
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,103
Model Year2008200820062006
ModelAltimaAltimaMaximaMaxima
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLSESL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6270hp V6265hp V6265hp V6
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6T5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG19/26 MPG20/28 MPG20/28 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$34,240$32,810$36,095$35,495
Adjustments for Features-10-60-2000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,230$32,750$35,895$35,495
Cost Above Minimum$1,480$0$400$0
Total Invoice$31,258$30,204$32,667$32,252
Adjustments for Features-9-55-1810
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,249$30,149$32,486$32,252
Cost Above Minimum$1,100$0$234$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year2008200820062006
ModelAltimaAltimaMaximaMaxima
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLSESL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100$100
Proximity key$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera$200$200  
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40$40
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Exterior 
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50  
Cassette player  $50$50
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
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 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 $50$50
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$2,375$2,425$2,565$2,365
Value of Feature Adjustments$10$60$200$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-9-55-1810

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20082006
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.3,473 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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See a complete comparison of Nissan Altima vs. Nissan Maxima specs.

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
MP3-compatible player50No
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested272577%
Total Not Requested80023%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested1225100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 tire225No
Total Requested40064%
Total Not Requested22536%
Driver Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Compass0No
Bose, 320W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested167559%
Total Not Requested117541%

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 tire225No
Total Requested40064%
Total Not Requested22536%
Driver Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested15019%
Total Not Requested62581%

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