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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: $32,495

Nissan Altima VC-T SR   
Difference: $1,610

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202120122012
ModelAltimaMaximaMaxima
TrimVC-T SRSSV
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,900 $32,420 $35,120
Floor mats 245 195 195
Illuminated door sill trim plates 375   235
Limited Edition   710  
Monitor Package     700
Xenon HID headlights     400
Rear spoiler     375
Floor mats 0 146 146
Illuminated door sill trim plates 0   183
Limited Edition   616  
Monitor Package     607
Xenon HID headlights     347
Rear spoiler     298
Options (change) 620 905 1,905
Options (change) 0 762 1,581
Destination 975 780 780
Total Price $32,495 $34,105 $37,805

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Nissan Maxima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Altima VC-T SR
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $735
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29,461
Model Year202120122012
ModelAltimaMaximaMaxima
TrimVC-T SRSSV
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine248hp I4290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionCVT-7CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/34 MPG19/26 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 8?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-19245/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$32,495$34,105$37,805
Adjustments for Features0-875-2,205
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,495$33,230$35,600
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,370

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year202120122012
ModelAltimaMaximaMaxima
TrimVC-T SRSSV
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 
Universal garage door opener  $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 $200
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rear air vents $100$100
Exterior 
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
App support$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD changer, in-dash $325 
CD player$125 $125
Media drive, small  $5
Satellite radio  $200
Siri Eyes Free support$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
USB port$25 $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Compass $0$0
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750  
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$2,950$3,825$5,155
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$875$2,205
Value of Feature Adjustments0-801-2,014

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20212012
ModelAltimaMaxima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.2 in109.3 in
Length192.9 in190.6 in
Width72.9 in73.2 in
Height56.7 in57.8 in
Curb Weight3,418 lb.3,556 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.2 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom43.8 in43.8 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in36.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.2 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft314.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima S

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Limited Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Compass0No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Total Requested92597%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SV

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Monitor Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
A/V input jacks25No
USB port25Yes
Media drive, small5No
Total Requested22588%
Total Not Requested3012%

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