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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: $5,540

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,963

Nissan Altima 3.5 SR   
Difference: $4,911

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112009
ModelAltimaMaxima
Trim3.5 SRSV
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,110 $32,860
Base Invoice $23,272 $30,097
Premium Package 2,380  
Sport Package 2,370 2,300
Floor mats 175 180
Technology Package 1,780  
Door sill trim plates 170  
Tech Package   2,250
Rear spoiler   0
Premium Package 2,064  
Sport Package 2,056 1,995
Floor mats 134 135
Technology Package 1,543  
Door sill trim plates 134  
Tech Package   1,952
Rear spoiler   0
Options (change) 6,875 4,730
Options (change) 5,931 4,082
Destination 760 695
Total Price $32,745 $38,285
Total Invoice $29,963 $34,874

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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: $4,925
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,351
Model Year20112009
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)215/55-17245/40-19
Total Price$32,745$38,285
Adjustments for Features0-615
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,745$37,670
Total Invoice$29,963$34,874
Adjustments for Features0-560
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,963$34,314

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20112009
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
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40
Rear seat pass-through $100
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
DVD-compatible player$0 
SD Card slot $25
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $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 
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
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$1,775$2,390
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$615
Value of Feature Adjustments0-560

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20112009
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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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 player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested71591%
Total Not Requested759%

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, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested116596%
Total Not Requested504%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
245/40VR19 tires400No
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
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Second-row 3-person bench0No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested127553%
Total Not Requested114047%

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