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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: $35,495

Nissan Maxima SL   
Difference: $1,070

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2019201920062006
ModelAltimaAltimaMaximaMaxima
TrimVC-T PlatinumVC-T Edition OneSESL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,030 $35,850 $27,900 $30,000
Floor mats 235 235 160 160
Rear spoiler 405 405    
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 0 0 121 121
Rear spoiler 344 344    
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) 640 640 7,590 4,890
Options (change) 344 344 6,551 4,210
Destination 895 895 605 605
Total Price $36,565 $37,385 $36,095 $35,495

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Nissan Maxima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Altima VC-T Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,615
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,104
Model Year2019201920062006
ModelAltimaAltimaMaximaMaxima
TrimVC-T PlatinumVC-T Edition OneSESL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine248hp I4248hp I4265hp V6265hp V6
TransmissionCVTCVTT5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/34 MPG25/34 MPG20/28 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9320, 8320, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-19235/40-19245/45-18225/55-17
Total Price$36,565$37,385$36,095$35,495
Adjustments for Features-2,685-2,685-2000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,880$34,700$35,895$35,495
Cost Above Minimum$0$820$400$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year2019201920062006
ModelAltimaAltimaMaximaMaxima
TrimVC-T PlatinumVC-T Edition OneSESL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600  
Cruise control  $150$150
Proximity key$250$250  
Remote start$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$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$200  
Blind spot warning system$200$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150  
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250  
Predictive forward collision warning$250$250  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40$40
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100  
App support$0$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100  
Aux input$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
Cassette player  $50$50
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75
Compass$0$0  
Cornering lights  $50$50
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$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$100  
Total Value of Features$5,650$5,650$3,165$2,965
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,685$2,685$200$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-91-89-1810

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20192006
ModelAltimaMaxima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.2 in111.2 in
Length192.9 in193.5 in
Width72.9 in71.7 in
Height56.7 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,436 lb.3,473 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.2 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.5 in
Row 1 Legroom43.8 in43.9 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.2 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
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Compass0No
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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