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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: $34,205

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $1,290

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,857

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $395

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720062006
ModelAltimaMaximaMaxima
Trim3.5 SLSESL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,690 $27,900 $30,000
Base Invoice $30,453 $25,511 $27,437
Floor mats 225 160 160
Rear spoiler 405    
Driver Preferred Package   3,500 800
Mud guards   130 130
Stability control   600 600
Sunroof   900 900
Navigation system   1,800 1,800
Xenon HID headlights   150 150
Satellite radio   350 350
Floor mats 175 121 121
Rear spoiler 344    
Driver Preferred Package   3,035 694
Mud guards   99 99
Stability control   520 520
Sunroof   780 780
Navigation system   1,561 1,561
Xenon HID headlights   131 131
Satellite radio   304 304
Options (change) 630 7,590 4,890
Options (change) 519 6,551 4,210
Destination 885 605 605
Total Price $34,205 $36,095 $35,495
Total Invoice $31,857 $32,667 $32,252

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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: $2,775
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,778
Model Year201720062006
ModelAltimaMaximaMaxima
Trim3.5 SLSESL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6265hp V6265hp V6
TransmissionCVT-7T5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/32 MPG20/28 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9320, 8320, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18245/45-18225/55-17
Total Price$34,205$36,095$35,495
Adjustments for Features-1,485-2000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,720$35,895$35,495
Cost Above Minimum$0$400$0
Total Invoice$31,857$32,667$32,252
Adjustments for Features-1,383-1810
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,474$32,486$32,252
Cost Above Minimum$0$234$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year201720062006
ModelAltimaMaximaMaxima
Trim3.5 SLSESL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250  
Remote start$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Blind spot warning system$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Obstacle detection, rear$250  
Rearview camera$200  
Tire-pressure monitor$75  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Infotainment 
App support$0  
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Cassette player $50$50
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
MP3-compatible player$50  
Siri Eyes Free support$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Traffic + travel information$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Compass$0  
Cornering lights $50$50
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$4,300$3,015$2,815
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,485$200$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,383-1810

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See a complete comparison of Nissan Altima vs. Nissan Maxima features.

Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20172006
ModelAltimaMaxima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in111.2 in
Length191.9 in193.5 in
Width72.0 in71.7 in
Height57.8 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,412 lb.3,473 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.4 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.0 in53.5 in
Row 1 Legroom45.0 in43.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.1 in54.8 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft315.5 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Nissan Altima vs. Nissan Maxima specs.

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Full-size spare tire225No
Total Requested40064%
Total Not Requested22536%
Driver Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Compass0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Bose, 320W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested177562%
Total Not Requested107538%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Full-size spare tire225No
Total Requested40064%
Total Not Requested22536%
Driver Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested25032%
Total Not Requested52568%

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