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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: $33,685

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $10,005

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420202020
ModelAltimaMaximaMaxima
Trim3.5 SLSRPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,820 $41,650 $41,840
Technology Package 1,090    
Floor mats 210 310 300
Illuminated door sill trim plates 350 375 375
Rear spoiler 405 430 405
Technology Package 957    
Floor mats 159 249 234
Illuminated door sill trim plates 266 291 291
Rear spoiler 344 364 344
Options (change) 2,055 1,115 1,080
Options (change) 1,726 904 869
Destination 810 925 925
Total Price $33,685 $43,690 $43,845

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Nissan Maxima

Lowest Adjusted Price: Nissan Altima 3.5 SL
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Nissan Maxima Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,495
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29,462
Model Year201420202020
ModelAltimaMaximaMaxima
Trim3.5 SLSRPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6300hp V6300hp V6
TransmissionCVT-7CVT-7CVT-7
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/31 MPG20/30 MPG20/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 11?, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18245/40-19245/40-19
Total Price$33,685$43,690$43,845
Adjustments for Features0-3,565-5,665
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,685$40,125$38,180
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,945$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year201420202020
ModelAltimaMaximaMaxima
Trim3.5 SLSRPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0$0
Adaptive cruise control $600$600
Cruise control$150  
Remote app  $25
Sunshade, rear, power  $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras  $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150
Lane departure warning$200  
Moving object detection, front  $25
Moving object detection, rear$25 $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
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
HD radio $50$50
Rear seat USB outlets (optional) $0$0
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Compass$0  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Metal pedals $75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Synthetic suede door panel trim $250 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 
Synthetic suede steering wheel $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active ride control $25 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$3,200$6,765$8,865
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,565$5,665
Value of Feature Adjustments0-149-232

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20142020
ModelAltimaMaxima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in109.3 in
Length191.5 in192.8 in
Width72.0 in73.2 in
Height57.9 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,295 lb.3,552 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.4 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.0 in54.2 in
Row 1 Legroom45.0 in45.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.1 in53.5 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in34.2 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft314.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Moving object detection, rear25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested95083%
Total Not Requested20017%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SR

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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