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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: $32,980

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $4,975

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,338

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $4,748

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082014
ModelAltimaAltimaMaxima
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLSV
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,470 $28,670 $34,380
Base Invoice $22,681 $26,565 $31,845
Premium Package 4,200    
Stability control 900 900  
Sport Package 1,300    
Floor mats 175 175 210
Technology Package 2,000 2,000  
6-speed shiftable CVT 500    
Door sill trim plates 170 170  
Rear spoiler   370 405
Tech Package     1,150
Value Package     1,000
Premium Package 3,643    
Stability control 780 780  
Sport Package 1,127    
Floor mats 137 137 159
Technology Package 1,734 1,735  
6-speed shiftable CVT 461    
Door sill trim plates 134 134  
Rear spoiler   292 344
Tech Package     1,009
Value Package     919
Options (change) 9,245 3,615 2,765
Options (change) 8,016 3,078 2,431
Destination 695 695 810
Total Price $34,410 $32,980 $37,955
Total Invoice $31,392 $30,338 $35,086

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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: $5,585
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,309
Model Year200820082014
ModelAltimaAltimaMaxima
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLSV
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6270hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG19/26 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)264, 9264, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/60-16245/45-18
Total Price$34,410$32,980$37,955
Adjustments for Features-560-6100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,850$32,370$37,955
Cost Above Minimum$1,480$0$0
Total Invoice$31,392$30,338$35,086
Adjustments for Features-511-5610
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,881$29,777$35,086
Cost Above Minimum$1,104$0$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year200820082014
ModelAltimaAltimaMaxima
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLSV
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100$100
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
DVD-compatible player  $0
Media drive  $15
SD Card slot  $25
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
USB port  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 $50
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$2,550$2,600$1,990
Value of Feature Adjustments$560$610$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-511-5610

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20082014
ModelAltimaMaxima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in109.3 in
Length189.8 in190.6 in
Width70.7 in73.2 in
Height57.9 in57.8 in
Curb Weight3,334 lb.3,556 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.8 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in43.8 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in36.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.5 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.5 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume17.9 ft314.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested222563%
Total Not Requested130037%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested1225100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested1825100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
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
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large10No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested90091%
Total Not Requested859%
Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested42549%
Total Not Requested45051%

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