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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: $32,575

Nissan Altima 3.5 SR   
Difference: $2,920

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,829

Nissan Altima 3.5 SR   
Difference: $2,423

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120062006
ModelAltimaMaximaMaxima
Trim3.5 SRSESL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,110 $27,900 $30,000
Base Invoice $23,272 $25,511 $27,437
Premium Package 2,380    
Sport Package 2,370    
Technology Package 1,780    
Floor mats 175 160 160
Driver Preferred Package   3,500 800
Mud guards   130 130
Stability control   600 600
Sunroof   900 900
Navigation system   1,800 1,800
Xenon HID headlights   150 150
Satellite radio   350 350
Premium Package 2,064    
Sport Package 2,056    
Technology Package 1,543    
Floor mats 134 121 121
Driver Preferred Package   3,035 694
Mud guards   99 99
Stability control   520 520
Sunroof   780 780
Navigation system   1,561 1,561
Xenon HID headlights   131 131
Satellite radio   304 304
Options (change) 6,705 7,590 4,890
Options (change) 5,797 6,551 4,210
Destination 760 605 605
Total Price $32,575 $36,095 $35,495
Total Invoice $29,829 $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 SR
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,870
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,378
Model Year201120062006
ModelAltimaMaximaMaxima
Trim3.5 SRSESL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6265hp V6265hp V6
TransmissionCVT-6T5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG20/28 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)264, 9320, 8320, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17245/45-18225/55-17
Total Price$32,575$36,095$35,495
Adjustments for Features0-250-50
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,575$35,845$35,445
Cost Above Minimum$0$400$0
Total Invoice$29,829$32,667$32,252
Adjustments for Features0-226-45
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,829$32,441$32,207
Cost Above Minimum$0$234$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year201120062006
ModelAltimaMaximaMaxima
Trim3.5 SRSESL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Proximity key$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera$200  
Tire-pressure monitor$75  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40
Exterior 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Cassette player $50$50
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
DVD-compatible player$0  
Media drive$15  
MP3-compatible player$50  
Traffic + travel information$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$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  
Seats and Interior Trim 
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$2,490$2,740$2,540
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$250$50
Value of Feature Adjustments0-226-45

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

Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20112006
ModelAltimaMaxima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in111.2 in
Length190.7 in193.5 in
Width70.7 in71.7 in
Height57.9 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,357 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 Legroom44.1 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 Legroom35.8 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume15.3 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 SR

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Rear air vents100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rearview camera200No
MP3-compatible player50No
USB port25No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested180070%
Total Not Requested77530%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested2050100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
A/V input jacks25No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested60076%
Total Not Requested19024%

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
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Compass0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Bose, 320W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested147552%
Total Not Requested137548%

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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