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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: $6,535

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,963

Nissan Altima 3.5 SR   
Difference: $6,682

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120182018
ModelAltimaMaximaMaxima
Trim3.5 SRSLPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,110 $37,690 $40,940
Base Invoice $23,272 $35,182 $38,212
Sport Package 2,370    
Premium Package 2,380    
Technology Package 1,780    
Floor mats 175 300 300
Door sill trim plates 170    
Rear spoiler   405 405
Sport Package 2,056    
Premium Package 2,064    
Technology Package 1,543    
Floor mats 134 234 234
Door sill trim plates 134    
Rear spoiler   344 344
Options (change) 6,875 705 705
Options (change) 5,931 578 578
Destination 760 885 885
Total Price $32,745 $39,280 $42,530
Total Invoice $29,963 $36,645 $39,675

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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: $3,460
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,813
Model Year201120182018
ModelAltimaMaximaMaxima
Trim3.5 SRSLPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6300hp V6300hp V6
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-7CVT-7
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG21/30 MPG21/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)264, 9?, 11?, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17245/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$32,745$39,280$42,530
Adjustments for Features0-3,075-5,575
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,745$36,205$36,955
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$750
Total Invoice$29,963$36,645$39,675
Adjustments for Features0-2,869-5,201
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,963$33,776$34,474
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$698

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year201120182018
ModelAltimaMaximaMaxima
Trim3.5 SRSLPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100  
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0$0
Adaptive cruise control $600$600
Cruise control$150  
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Remote app  $25
Remote start $150$150
Sunshade, rear, power  $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Around view cameras  $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150
Moving object detection, front  $25
Moving object detection, rear  $25
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Predictive forward collision warning $250$250
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor $50$50
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
DVD-compatible player$0  
HD radio $50$50
Media drive$15  
Rear seat USB outlets (optional) $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$3,265$6,340$8,840
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,075$5,575
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,869-5,201

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20112018
ModelAltimaMaxima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in109.3 in
Length190.7 in192.8 in
Width70.7 in73.2 in
Height57.9 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,357 lb.3,471 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.8 in54.2 in
Row 1 Legroom44.1 in45.0 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.5 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.5 in53.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in34.2 in
Cargo Volume15.3 ft314.3 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 lighting150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
USB port25Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested222586%
Total Not Requested35014%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested75095%
Total Not Requested405%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo net40No
Cargo mat40Yes
First-aid kit15No
Total Requested11568%
Total Not Requested5532%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima Platinum

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo net40No
Cargo mat40Yes
First-aid kit15No
Total Requested11568%
Total Not Requested5532%

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