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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: $6,800

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,329

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $6,147

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132012
ModelAltimaMaxima
Trim3.5 SLSV
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,560 $35,120
Base Invoice $27,929 $32,163
Floor mats 185 195
Technology Package 1,090  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 235 235
Rear spoiler 395 375
Cold Package   400
Monitor Package   700
Tech Package   1,850
Xenon HID headlights   400
Floor mats 152 146
Technology Package 946  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 183 183
Rear spoiler 329 298
Cold Package   347
Monitor Package   607
Tech Package   1,605
Xenon HID headlights   347
Options (change) 1,905 4,155
Options (change) 1,610 3,533
Destination 790 780
Total Price $33,255 $40,055
Total Invoice $30,329 $36,476

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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: $6,410
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,792
Model Year20132012
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)235/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$33,255$40,055
Adjustments for Features0-390
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,255$39,665
Total Invoice$30,329$36,476
Adjustments for Features0-355
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,329$36,121

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20132012
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 
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 
Exterior 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
App support$0 
DVD-compatible player $0
Media drive $15
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$2,250$2,640
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$390
Value of Feature Adjustments0-355

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20132012
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 information25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested72563%
Total Not Requested42537%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SV

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Monitor Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
A/V input jacks25No
USB port25Yes
Media drive, small5No
Total Requested22588%
Total Not Requested3012%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested75095%
Total Not Requested405%

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