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Nissan Maxima vs. Buick Encore Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Maxima vs. Buick Encore Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,530

Buick Encore   
Difference: $6,470

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,092

Buick Encore   
Difference: $4,147

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082013
ModelMaximaEncore
TrimSEBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $28,630 $24,200
Base Invoice $26,229 $23,232
Platinum Edition Package 1,100  
Sensory Package 2,550  
Floor mats 175  
Stability control 600  
Navigation system 1,800 795
Sunroof 900 800
Chrome-plated alloy wheels 1,550  
Premium Group   3,990
Chrome-clad alloy wheels   995
Platinum Edition Package 1,006  
Sensory Package 2,213  
Floor mats 131  
Stability control 520  
Navigation system 1,561 700
Sunroof 780 704
Chrome-plated alloy wheels 1,104  
Premium Group   3,830
Chrome-clad alloy wheels   876
Options (change) 8,675 6,580
Options (change) 7,315 6,110
Destination 695 750
Total Price $38,000 $31,530
Total Invoice $34,239 $30,092

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Buick Encore

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick Encore
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,220
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,817
Model Year20082013
ModelMaximaEncore
TrimSEBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine255hp V6138hp I4
TransmissionCVT-6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 8?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18215/55-18
Total Price$38,000$31,530
Adjustments for Features0-1,750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,000$29,780
Total Invoice$34,239$30,092
Adjustments for Features0-1,670
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,239$28,422

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Buick Encore

Model Year20082013
ModelMaximaEncore
TrimSEBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Active noise reduction $0
Proximity key$250 
Remote start $150
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Forward collision warning $200
Full-size spare tire$225 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, front $150
Rear side airbags $300
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo net $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents$100 
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Bodyside moldings$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Laminated front side windows $200
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Compass $0
Cornering lights$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Folding passenger seat $150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600
Chrome-plated alloy wheels$850 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$4,565$6,315
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,750
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,670

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See a complete comparison of Nissan Maxima vs. Buick Encore features.

Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Buick Encore

Model Year20082013
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 Weight3,580 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

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See a complete comparison of Nissan Maxima vs. Buick Encore specs.

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SE

Platinum Edition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested70046%
Total Not Requested82554%
Sensory Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Compass0No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 320W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested147569%
Total Not Requested65031%

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, rear250Yes
Cargo net40No
Cargo mat40Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Bose, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Forward collision alert200No
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
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Remote start150No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
AC power outlet100No
Total Requested239060%
Total Not Requested159040%

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