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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: $6,300

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,338

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $6,307

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820182018
ModelAltimaAltimaMaximaMaxima
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLSLPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,470 $28,670 $37,690 $40,940
Base Invoice $22,681 $26,565 $35,182 $38,212
Technology Package 2,000 2,000    
Stability control 900 900    
Premium Package 4,200      
6-speed shiftable CVT 500      
Sport Package 1,300      
Floor mats 175 175 300 300
Door sill trim plates 170 170    
Rear spoiler   370 405 405
Technology Package 1,734 1,735    
Stability control 780 780    
Premium Package 3,643      
6-speed shiftable CVT 461      
Sport Package 1,127      
Floor mats 137 137 234 234
Door sill trim plates 134 134    
Rear spoiler   292 344 344
Options (change) 9,245 3,615 705 705
Options (change) 8,016 3,078 578 578
Destination 695 695 885 885
Total Price $34,410 $32,980 $39,280 $42,530
Total Invoice $31,392 $30,338 $36,645 $39,675

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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: $3,635
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,820
Model Year2008200820182018
ModelAltimaAltimaMaximaMaxima
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLSLPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6270hp V6300hp V6300hp V6
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6CVT-7CVT-7
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG19/26 MPG21/30 MPG21/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)264, 9264, 9?, 11?, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/60-16245/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$34,410$32,980$39,280$42,530
Adjustments for Features0-50-2,715-5,215
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,410$32,930$36,565$37,315
Cost Above Minimum$1,480$0$0$750
Total Invoice$31,392$30,338$36,645$39,675
Adjustments for Features0-46-2,533-4,865
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,392$30,292$34,112$34,810
Cost Above Minimum$1,100$0$0$698

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year2008200820182018
ModelAltimaAltimaMaximaMaxima
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLSLPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100  
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
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
Full-size spare tire$225$225  
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$200$200 
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40$40
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers   $175
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Laminated front side windows  $200$200
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Sunroof$900$900  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100
App support  $0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
HD radio  $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
Traffic information$25$25  
USB port  $25$25
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
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Leather door panel trim$250$250  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Memory system, driver seat   $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger 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$4,125$4,175$6,840$9,340
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$50$2,715$5,215
Value of Feature Adjustments0-46-2,533-4,865

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20082018
ModelAltimaMaxima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in109.3 in
Length189.8 in192.8 in
Width70.7 in73.2 in
Height57.9 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,334 lb.3,471 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.8 in54.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in45.0 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.5 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.5 in53.5 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 in34.2 in
Cargo Volume17.9 ft314.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested1825100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
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 lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
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%

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 SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo net40No
Cargo mat40Yes
First-aid kit15No
Total Requested11568%
Total Not Requested5532%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima Platinum

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo net40No
Cargo mat40Yes
First-aid kit15No
Total Requested11568%
Total Not Requested5532%

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