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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: $28,845

Nissan LEAF SV   
Difference: $7,605

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,287

Nissan LEAF SV   
Difference: $5,848

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220082008
ModelLEAFLEAFMaximaMaxima
TrimSVSLSESL
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,200 $37,250 $28,630 $30,880
Base Invoice $33,707 $35,668 $26,229 $28,286
Floor mats 170 170 175 175
Door sill trim plates 125 125    
Platinum Edition Package     1,100 1,100
Sensory Package     2,550  
Stability control     600 600
Navigation system     1,800 1,800
Sunroof     900 900
Rear spoiler       370
Floor mats 131 131 131 131
Door sill trim plates 99 99    
Platinum Edition Package     1,006 1,006
Sensory Package     2,213  
Stability control     520 520
Navigation system     1,561 1,561
Sunroof     780 780
Rear spoiler       291
Options (change) 295 295 7,125 4,945
Options (change) 230 230 6,211 4,289
Destination 850 850 695 695
Gas Tax -7,500 -7,500 0 0
Total Price $28,845 $30,895 $36,450 $36,520
Total Invoice $27,287 $29,248 $33,135 $33,270

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan LEAF vs. Nissan Maxima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan LEAF SV
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,410
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,035
Model Year2012201220082008
ModelLEAFLEAFMaximaMaxima
TrimSVSLSESL
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine107hp E107hp E255hp V6255hp V6
TransmissionA1A1CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)106/92 MPG106/92 MPG19/25 MPG19/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6320, 8320, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/55-16245/45-18225/55-17
Total Price$28,845$30,895$36,450$36,520
Adjustments for Features0-1,625-4,195-4,095
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,845$29,270$32,255$32,425
Cost Above Minimum$0$425$0$170
Total Invoice$27,287$29,248$33,135$33,270
Adjustments for Features0-1,538-3,813-3,731
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,287$27,710$29,322$29,539
Cost Above Minimum$0$423$0$217

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Features Comparison: Nissan LEAF vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year2012201220082008
ModelLEAFLEAFMaximaMaxima
TrimSVSLSESL
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800$800  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Photovoltaic solar panel $250  
Remote app$25$25  
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire  $225$225
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Rearview camera $200  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75  
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Interior air filter  $0$0
Rear air vents  $100$100
Rear wiper$175$175  
Engine / Motor 
24 kWh battery pack$0$0  
DC quick-charging capability $750  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Sunroof  $900$900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
USB port$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
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Cornering lights  $50$50
Detailed driving style feedback$100$100  
Digital instruments$0$0  
Fog lights $125$125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
LED headlights$1000$1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Tachometer  $75$75
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100 
Center armrest(s), front row  $75$75
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Heated second row seats$200$200  
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Total Value of Features$3,145$4,770$7,340$7,240
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,625$4,195$4,095
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,538-3,813-3,731

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan LEAF vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20122008
ModelLEAFMaxima
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in111.2 in
Length175.0 in193.5 in
Width69.7 in71.7 in
Height61.0 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,366 lb.3,579 lb.
Fuel Capacity0.0 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.2 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.5 in53.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in43.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.5 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.0 in54.8 in
Row 2 Legroom31.1 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.5 ft315.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
0.0 ft315.5 ft3

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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 tire75No
Total Requested40084%
Total Not Requested7516%
Platinum Edition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested70046%
Total Not Requested82554%
Sensory Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Satellite radio200Yes
Compass0No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 320W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested47522%
Total Not Requested165078%

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 tire75No
Total Requested40084%
Total Not Requested7516%
Platinum Edition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested70046%
Total Not Requested82554%

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