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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: $31,180

Nissan Altima 3.5 SE   
Difference: $7,105

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,632

Nissan Altima 3.5 SE   
Difference: $6,242

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092009
ModelAltimaAltimaMaxima
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLSV
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,180 $29,380 $32,860
Base Invoice $23,337 $27,221 $30,097
Premium Package 2,460    
6-speed shiftable CVT 500    
Floor mats 175 175 180
Technology Package 2,000 2,000  
Door sill trim plates 170 170  
Stability control   600  
Rear spoiler   370 0
Tech Package     2,250
Sport Package     2,300
Premium Package 2,134    
6-speed shiftable CVT 463    
Floor mats 134 134 135
Technology Package 1,735 1,735  
Door sill trim plates 134 134  
Stability control   520  
Rear spoiler   295 0
Tech Package     1,952
Sport Package     1,995
Options (change) 5,305 3,315 4,730
Options (change) 4,600 2,818 4,082
Destination 695 695 695
Total Price $31,180 $33,390 $38,285
Total Invoice $28,632 $30,734 $34,874

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Nissan Maxima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Altima 3.5 SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,875
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,033
Model Year200920092009
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)215/55-17215/60-16245/40-19
Total Price$31,180$33,390$38,285
Adjustments for Features-1000-330
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,080$33,390$37,955
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,310$0
Total Invoice$28,632$30,734$34,874
Adjustments for Features-920-301
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,540$30,734$34,573
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,194$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year200920092009
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
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 $100
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
Media drive  $15
SD Card slot  $25
USB port  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$2,400$2,300$2,630
Value of Feature Adjustments$100$0$330
Value of Feature Adjustments-920-301

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20092009
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 Weight3,424 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 Legroom44.1 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 Legroom35.8 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume15.3 ft314.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rear air vents100Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested365082%
Total Not Requested80018%
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
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested112593%
Total Not Requested907%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
245/40VR19 tires400No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Cargo net40No
Second-row 3-person bench0No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested127553%
Total Not Requested114047%

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