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Nissan LEAF vs. Nissan Maxima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan LEAF vs. Nissan Maxima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,070

Nissan LEAF SL   
Difference: $12,555

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,643

Nissan LEAF SL   
Difference: $10,504

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112012
ModelLEAFMaxima
TrimSLSV
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,720 $35,120
Base Invoice $32,293 $32,163
Monitor Package   700
Tech Package   1,850
Xenon HID headlights   400
Cold Package   400
Rear spoiler   375
Monitor Package   607
Tech Package   1,605
Xenon HID headlights   347
Cold Package   347
Rear spoiler   298
Options (change) 0 3,725
Options (change) 0 3,204
Destination 850 780
Gas Tax -7,500 0
Total Price $27,070 $39,625
Total Invoice $25,643 $36,147

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan LEAF vs. Nissan Maxima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan LEAF SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,245
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,485
Model Year20112012
ModelLEAFMaxima
TrimSLSV
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine107hp E290hp V6
TransmissionA1CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)106/92 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16245/45-18
Total Price$27,070$39,625
Adjustments for Features0-3,310
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,070$36,315
Total Invoice$25,643$36,147
Adjustments for Features0-3,019
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,643$33,128

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Features Comparison: Nissan LEAF vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20112012
ModelLEAFMaxima
TrimSLSV
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Photovoltaic solar panel$250 
Remote app$25 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Interior air filter $0
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper$175 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player $0
Media drive $15
SD Card slot $25
Traffic + travel information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Detailed driving style feedback$100 
Digital instruments$0 
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
LED headlights$1000 
Tachometer $75
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Door sill trim plates $100
Heated front seats $200
Leather seating surfaces $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$2,995$6,305
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,310
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,019

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan LEAF vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20112012
ModelLEAFMaxima
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in109.3 in
Length175.0 in190.6 in
Width69.7 in73.2 in
Height61.0 in57.8 in
Curb Weight3,366 lb.3,556 lb.
Fuel Capacity0.0 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.2 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.5 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in43.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in36.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.5 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.0 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom31.1 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.5 ft314.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
0.0 ft314.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SV

Monitor Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
A/V input jacks25No
USB port25Yes
Media drive, small5No
Total Requested22588%
Total Not Requested3012%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested72592%
Total Not Requested658%
Cold Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25No
Heated front seats200No
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested325100%

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