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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: $36,450

Nissan Maxima SE   
Difference: $960

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820082008
ModelAltimaMaximaMaxima
Trim3.5 SLSESL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,510 $28,630 $30,880
Floor mats 235 175 175
Rear spoiler 405   370
Illuminated door sill trim plates 375    
Platinum Edition Package   1,100 1,100
Sensory Package   2,550  
Stability control   600 600
Sunroof   900 900
Navigation system   1,800 1,800
Floor mats 0 131 131
Rear spoiler 344   291
Illuminated door sill trim plates 0    
Platinum Edition Package   1,006 1,006
Sensory Package   2,213  
Stability control   520 520
Sunroof   780 780
Navigation system   1,561 1,561
Options (change) 1,015 7,125 4,945
Options (change) 344 6,211 4,289
Destination 885 695 695
Total Price $37,410 $36,450 $36,520

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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: $1,040
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,884
Model Year201820082008
ModelAltimaMaximaMaxima
Trim3.5 SLSESL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6255hp V6255hp V6
TransmissionCVT-7CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/32 MPG19/25 MPG19/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9320, 8320, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18245/45-18225/55-17
Total Price$37,410$36,450$36,520
Adjustments for Features-2,100-1000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,310$36,350$36,520
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$170

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year201820082008
ModelAltimaMaximaMaxima
Trim3.5 SLSESL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Cruise control $150$150
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
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200  
Blind spot warning system$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Predictive forward collision warning$250  
Rearview camera$200  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100  
App support$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic + travel information$25  
USB port$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
Interior ambient lighting$150  
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 
Aluminum trim $100 
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200  
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$5,400$3,400$3,300
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,100$100$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-69-910

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20182008
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.3,579 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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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 tire75No
Total Requested40084%
Total Not Requested7516%
Platinum Edition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested100066%
Total Not Requested52534%
Sensory Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Compass0No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 320W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested157574%
Total Not Requested55026%

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 tire75No
Total Requested40084%
Total Not Requested7516%
Platinum Edition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested100066%
Total Not Requested52534%

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