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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: $30,735

Nissan Maxima SE   
Difference: $1,385

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202120062006
ModelAltimaMaximaMaxima
TrimVC-T SRSESL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,900 $27,900 $30,000
Floor mats 245 160 160
Bluetooth cell phone link   300 300
Rear spoiler   270  
Stability control   600 600
Sunroof   900 900
Xenon HID headlights     150
Floor mats 0 121 121
Bluetooth cell phone link   260 260
Rear spoiler   207  
Stability control   520 520
Sunroof   780 780
Xenon HID headlights     131
Options (change) 245 2,230 2,110
Options (change) 0 1,888 1,812
Destination 975 605 605
Total Price $32,120 $30,735 $32,715

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Nissan Maxima

Lowest Adjusted Price: Nissan Maxima SE
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Nissan Altima VC-T SR
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,000
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,041
Model Year202120062006
ModelAltimaMaximaMaxima
TrimVC-T SRSESL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine248hp I4265hp V6265hp V6
TransmissionCVT-7T5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/34 MPG20/28 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6240, 8320, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-19245/45-18225/55-17
Total Price$32,120$30,735$32,715
Adjustments for Features-3850-1,825
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,735$30,735$30,890
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$155

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year202120062006
ModelAltimaMaximaMaxima
TrimVC-T SRSESL
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  
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200  
Forward collision warning$200  
Rearview camera$200  
Tire-pressure monitor$75  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rear air vents $100$100
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
App support$0  
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Cassette player $50$50
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
MP3-compatible player$50  
Siri Eyes Free support$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Compass  $0
Cornering lights $50$50
Heated mirrors  $25
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750  
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats  $200
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$3,550$3,165$4,990
Value of Feature Adjustments$385$0$1,825
Value of Feature Adjustments-120-1,665

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

Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20212006
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 Weight3,418 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%

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%

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