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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: $7,455

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202120172017
ModelAltimaMaximaMaxima
TrimVC-T SRSRPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,900 $38,030 $40,340
Floor mats 245 255 220
Illuminated door sill trim plates 375 350 350
Rear spoiler   430 405
Floor mats 0 194 167
Illuminated door sill trim plates 0 266 266
Rear spoiler   364 344
Options (change) 620 1,035 975
Options (change) 0 824 777
Destination 975 885 885
Total Price $32,495 $39,950 $42,200

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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: $1,065
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $30,282
Model Year202120172017
ModelAltimaMaximaMaxima
TrimVC-T SRSRPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine248hp I4300hp V6300hp V6
TransmissionCVT-7CVT-7CVT-7
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/34 MPG22/30 MPG22/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 11?, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-19245/40-19245/45-18
Total Price$32,495$39,950$42,200
Adjustments for Features0-6,390-8,490
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,495$33,560$33,710
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$150

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year202120172017
ModelAltimaMaximaMaxima
TrimVC-T SRSRPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0$0
Adaptive cruise control $600$600
Cruise control$150  
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Remote app  $25
Remote start $150$150
Sunshade, rear, power  $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras  $500
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150
Forward collision warning$200  
Moving object detection, front  $25
Moving object detection, rear  $25
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Predictive forward collision warning $250$250
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor $50$50
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Infotainment 
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
HD radio $50$50
Navigation system $600$600
Satellite radio $200$200
Siri Eyes Free support$0  
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Heated mirrors $25$25
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Heated front seats $200$200
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Metal pedals $75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Synthetic suede door panel trim $250 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 
Synthetic suede steering wheel $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active ride control $25 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$2,325$8,715$10,815
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,390$8,490
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,952-7,909

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20212017
ModelAltimaMaxima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.2 in109.3 in
Length192.9 in192.8 in
Width72.9 in73.2 in
Height56.7 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,418 lb.3,471 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.2 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.2 in
Row 1 Legroom43.8 in45.0 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.2 in34.2 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft314.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SR

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo net40No
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested11574%
Total Not Requested4026%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima Platinum

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo net40No
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested11574%
Total Not Requested4026%

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