Nissan Maxima Nissan Maxima 2006 Buick Encore Buick Encore 2014

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

Nissan Maxima vs. Buick Encore Price Comparison (MSRP)

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Nissan Maxima vs. Buick Encore Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,485

Buick Encore   
Difference: $4,010

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,135

Buick Encore   
Difference: $2,117

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062014
ModelMaximaMaximaEncore
TrimSESLBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $27,900 $30,000 $24,160
Base Invoice $25,511 $27,437 $23,194
Driver Preferred Package 3,500 800  
Mud guards 130 130  
Floor mats 160 160  
Stability control 600 600  
Sunroof 900 900 800
Satellite radio 350 350  
Navigation system 1,800 1,800 795
Xenon HID headlights 150 150  
Premium Group     4,805
Driver Preferred Package 3,035 694  
Mud guards 99 99  
Floor mats 121 121  
Stability control 520 520  
Sunroof 780 780 704
Satellite radio 304 304  
Navigation system 1,561 1,561 700
Xenon HID headlights 131 131  
Premium Group     4,612
Options (change) 7,590 4,890 6,400
Options (change) 6,551 4,210 6,016
Destination 605 605 925
Total Price $36,095 $35,495 $31,485
Total Invoice $32,667 $32,252 $30,135

Return to top

While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.

Dealer Price Quotes

Want to find out how much dealers are willing to discount these cars?

Request free, no-obligation Nissan Maxima dealer quotes or Buick Encore dealer quotes from dealers using our car quote form.

The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll receive price quotes from local approved dealers within 48 hours.

TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Buick Encore

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick Encore
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,220
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,189
Model Year200620062014
ModelMaximaMaximaEncore
TrimSESLBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine265hp V6265hp V6138hp I4
TransmissionT5T5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 8320, 8?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18225/55-17215/55-18
Total Price$36,095$35,495$31,485
Adjustments for Features-2000-3,210
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,895$35,495$28,275
Cost Above Minimum$400$0$0
Total Invoice$32,667$32,252$30,135
Adjustments for Features-1810-3,072
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,486$32,252$27,063
Cost Above Minimum$234$0$0

Return to top

Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Buick Encore

Model Year200620062014
ModelMaximaMaximaEncore
TrimSESLBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Active noise reduction  $0
Remote start  $150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Forward collision warning  $200
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Lane departure warning  $200
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rear side airbags  $300
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor  $50
Tire-pressure monitor  $75
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear wiper  $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Laminated front side windows  $200
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Cassette player$50$50 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
MP3-compatible player  $50
Siri Eyes Free support  $0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Voice control for external devices  $0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Compass  $0
Cornering lights$50$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat  $150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$3,290$3,090$6,300
Value of Feature Adjustments$200$0$3,210
Value of Feature Adjustments-1810-3,072

Return to top

Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Buick Encore

Model Year20062014
ModelMaximaEncore
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase111.2 in100.6 in
Length193.5 in168.4 in
Width71.7 in69.9 in
Height58.3 in65.2 in
Curb Weight3,474 lb.3,191 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in54.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.5 in51.7 in
Row 1 Legroom43.9 in40.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in38.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in52.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.8 in50.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in35.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.5 ft318.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.548.4 ft3

Return to top

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SE

Driver Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Compass0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Bose, 320W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested187566%
Total Not Requested97534%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SL

Driver Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested45058%
Total Not Requested32542%

Option Package Details
Buick Encore

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%
Premium Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Bose, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Forward collision alert200No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Total Requested218051%
Total Not Requested210049%

Was this information useful?

We're glad we could help! Share this page:

We're so sorry! Tell us how we can improve it.

See TrueDelta's information for all Sedans
See TrueDelta's information for all Nissan models.