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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: $32,745

Nissan Altima 3.5 SR   
Difference: $6,385

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,963

Nissan Altima 3.5 SR   
Difference: $5,697

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011
ModelAltimaMaxima
Trim3.5 SRSV
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,110 $34,450
Base Invoice $23,272 $31,550
Premium Package 2,380  
Sport Package 2,370  
Floor mats 175 195
Technology Package 1,780  
Door sill trim plates 170  
Cold Package   400
Monitor Package   700
Tech Package   1,850
Xenon HID headlights   400
Rear spoiler   375
Premium Package 2,064  
Sport Package 2,056  
Floor mats 134 146
Technology Package 1,543  
Door sill trim plates 134  
Cold Package   347
Monitor Package   607
Tech Package   1,605
Xenon HID headlights   347
Rear spoiler   298
Options (change) 6,875 3,920
Options (change) 5,931 3,350
Destination 760 760
Total Price $32,745 $39,130
Total Invoice $29,963 $35,660

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Nissan Maxima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Altima 3.5 SR
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,085
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,424
Model Year20112011
ModelAltimaMaxima
Trim3.5 SRSV
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)264, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17245/45-18
Total Price$32,745$39,130
Adjustments for Features0-300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,745$38,830
Total Invoice$29,963$35,660
Adjustments for Features0-273
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,963$35,387

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20112011
ModelAltimaMaxima
Trim3.5 SRSV
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Infotainment 
SD Card slot $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
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$1,175$1,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$300
Value of Feature Adjustments0-273

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See a complete comparison of Nissan Altima vs. Nissan Maxima features.

Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20112011
ModelAltimaMaxima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in109.3 in
Length190.7 in190.6 in
Width70.7 in73.2 in
Height57.9 in57.8 in
Curb Weight3,357 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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See a complete comparison of Nissan Altima vs. Nissan Maxima specs.

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SR

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Rear air vents100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
USB port25Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested222586%
Total Not Requested35014%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested2050100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested76597%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SV

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested22569%
Total Not Requested10031%
Monitor Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
A/V input jacks25No
USB port25Yes
Media drive, small5Yes
Total Requested23090%
Total Not Requested2510%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large10Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested76097%
Total Not Requested253%

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