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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: $32,845

Nissan Altima 3.5 SR   
Difference: $3,705

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,034

Nissan Altima 3.5 SR   
Difference: $3,172

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120082008
ModelAltimaMaximaMaxima
Trim3.5 SRSESL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,110 $28,630 $30,880
Base Invoice $23,272 $26,229 $28,286
Sport Package 2,370    
Premium Package 2,380    
Technology Package 1,780    
Floor mats 175 175 175
Door sill trim plates 170    
Sunroof wind deflector 100 100 100
Sensory Package   2,550  
Sunroof   900 900
Stability control   600 600
Platinum Edition Package   1,100 1,100
Navigation system   1,800 1,800
Rear spoiler     370
Sport Package 2,056    
Premium Package 2,064    
Technology Package 1,543    
Floor mats 134 131 131
Door sill trim plates 134    
Sunroof wind deflector 71 71 71
Sensory Package   2,213  
Sunroof   780 780
Stability control   520 520
Platinum Edition Package   1,006 1,006
Navigation system   1,561 1,561
Rear spoiler     291
Options (change) 6,975 7,225 5,045
Options (change) 6,002 6,282 4,360
Destination 760 695 695
Total Price $32,845 $36,550 $36,620
Total Invoice $30,034 $33,206 $33,341

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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: $2,770
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,323
Model Year201120082008
ModelAltimaMaximaMaxima
Trim3.5 SRSESL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6255hp V6255hp V6
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG19/25 MPG19/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)264, 9320, 8320, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17245/45-18225/55-17
Total Price$32,845$36,550$36,620
Adjustments for Features0-935-835
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,845$35,615$35,785
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$170
Total Invoice$30,034$33,206$33,341
Adjustments for Features0-849-760
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,034$32,357$32,581
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$224

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year201120082008
ModelAltimaMaximaMaxima
Trim3.5 SRSESL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rearview camera$200  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
DVD-compatible player$0  
Media drive$15  
Traffic + travel information$25  
USB port$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
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 
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$2,190$3,125$3,025
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$935$835
Value of Feature Adjustments0-849-760

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20112008
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.3,579 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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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SR

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Total Requested2050100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Rear air vents100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
USB port25No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested185072%
Total Not Requested72528%
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 tire75No
Total Requested40084%
Total Not Requested7516%
Sensory Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Satellite radio200Yes
Compass0No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 320W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested137565%
Total Not Requested75035%
Platinum Edition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested65043%
Total Not Requested87557%

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 tire75No
Total Requested40084%
Total Not Requested7516%
Platinum Edition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested65043%
Total Not Requested87557%

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