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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: $33,255

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $5,030

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,329

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $4,545

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132009
ModelAltimaMaxima
Trim3.5 SLSV
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,560 $32,860
Base Invoice $27,929 $30,097
Floor mats 185 180
Technology Package 1,090  
Rear spoiler 395 0
Illuminated door sill trim plates 235  
Tech Package   2,250
Sport Package   2,300
Floor mats 152 135
Technology Package 946  
Rear spoiler 329 0
Illuminated door sill trim plates 183  
Tech Package   1,952
Sport Package   1,995
Options (change) 1,905 4,730
Options (change) 1,610 4,082
Destination 790 695
Total Price $33,255 $38,285
Total Invoice $30,329 $34,874

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Nissan Maxima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Altima 3.5 SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,425
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,994
Model Year20132009
ModelAltimaMaxima
Trim3.5 SLSV
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionCVT-7CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/31 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18245/40-19
Total Price$33,255$38,285
Adjustments for Features0-605
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,255$37,680
Total Invoice$30,329$34,874
Adjustments for Features0-551
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,329$34,323

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20132009
ModelAltimaMaxima
Trim3.5 SLSV
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Remote start$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Blind spot warning system$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Moving object detection, rear$25 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40
Rear seat pass-through $100
Exterior 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Media drive $15
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Compass$0 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding second row seats$300 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$2,950$3,555
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$605
Value of Feature Adjustments0-551

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20132009
ModelAltimaMaxima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in109.3 in
Length191.5 in190.6 in
Width72.0 in73.2 in
Height57.9 in57.8 in
Curb Weight3,295 lb.3,556 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.4 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.0 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom45.0 in43.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in36.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.1 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft314.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Moving object detection, rear25No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested70061%
Total Not Requested45039%

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, large15No
USB port25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested115095%
Total Not Requested655%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
245/40VR19 tires400No
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 controls100Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Second-row 3-person bench0No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Total Requested122551%
Total Not Requested119049%

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