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Nissan Maxima vs. Dodge Grand Caravan Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Maxima vs. Dodge Grand Caravan Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,810

Dodge Grand Caravan SXT   
Difference: $1,635

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,695

Dodge Grand Caravan SXT   
Difference: $1,381

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062008
ModelMaximaMaximaGrand Caravan
TrimSESLSXT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Minivan, ext.
Base Price $27,900 $30,000 $27,730
Base Invoice $25,511 $27,437 $25,380
Driver Preferred Package 3,500 800  
Mud guards 130 130  
Elite Package 950 950  
Xenon HID headlights 150 150  
Satellite radio 350 350  
Navigation system 1,800 1,800  
Sunroof 900 900 895
Floor mats 160 160  
Stability control 600 600  
Premium Interior Group     370
MyGig Infotainment System with nav     1,300
Quick Order Package M     3,785
Driver Preferred Package 3,035 694  
Mud guards 99 99  
Elite Package 824 824  
Xenon HID headlights 131 131  
Satellite radio 304 304  
Navigation system 1,561 1,561  
Sunroof 780 780 788
Floor mats 121 121  
Stability control 520 520  
Premium Interior Group     326
MyGig Infotainment System with nav     1,140
Quick Order Package M     3,331
Options (change) 8,540 5,840 6,350
Options (change) 7,375 5,034 5,585
Destination 605 605 730
Total Price $37,045 $36,445 $34,810
Total Invoice $33,491 $33,076 $31,695

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Dodge Grand Caravan

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Grand Caravan SXT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,245
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,668
Model Year200620062008
ModelMaximaMaximaGrand Caravan
TrimSESLSXT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Minivan, ext.
Engine265hp V6265hp V6197hp V6
TransmissionT5T5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 8320, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18225/55-17225/65-17
Total Price$37,045$36,445$34,810
Adjustments for Features-2000-3,610
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,845$36,445$31,200
Cost Above Minimum$400$0$0
Total Invoice$33,491$33,076$31,695
Adjustments for Features-1810-3,287
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,310$33,076$28,408
Cost Above Minimum$234$0$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Dodge Grand Caravan

Model Year200620062008
ModelMaximaMaximaGrand Caravan
TrimSESLSXT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Minivan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Dual power sliding doors  $800
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Power flip-out rear side windows  $125
Power liftgate  $350
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Remote start  $150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225 
Sunshades, second row  $125
Sunshades, third row  $125
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Front side airbags$350$350 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rearview camera  $200
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Tire-pressure monitor  $75
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Console with shifter$150$150 
Overhead console storage compartments  $100
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Removable console  $200
Roof rack  $300
Second-row high console$250$250 
Second-row under-floor storage  $150
Sliding center console  $50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Rear wiper  $175
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Rear spoiler$200  
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
Cassette player$50$50 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
DVD-compatible player  $0
Media drive  $15
MP3-compatible player  $50
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Compass  $0
Conversation mirror  $25
Cornering lights$50$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Manual recliner, third row seats  $125
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Stowable second row seats  $500
Stowable third row seats  $600
Tailgating position, third row seats  $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$4,630$4,430$8,040
Value of Feature Adjustments$200$0$3,610
Value of Feature Adjustments-1810-3,287

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Dodge Grand Caravan

Model Year20062008
ModelMaximaGrand Caravan
Body4dr Sedan4dr Minivan, ext.
Wheelbase111.2 in121.2 in
Length193.5 in202.5 in
Width71.7 in76.9 in
Height58.3 in68.9 in
Curb Weight3,474 lb.4,322 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.20.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in63.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.5 in57.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.9 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in64.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.8 in64.8 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in36.3 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.9 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in62.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in48.7 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.5 ft332.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.583.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.5144.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SE

Driver Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Rear spoiler200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Compass0No
Bose, 320W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested150053%
Total Not Requested135047%
Elite Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Second-row buckets500Yes
Second-row high console250No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Total Requested70055%
Total Not Requested57545%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SL

Elite Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Second-row buckets500Yes
Second-row high console250No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Total Requested70055%
Total Not Requested57545%
Driver Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested17523%
Total Not Requested60077%

Option Package Details
Dodge Grand Caravan SXT

Premium Interior Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls100No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Interior air filter0Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshades, third row125No
Sliding center console50No
Total Requested130068%
Total Not Requested60032%
MyGig Infotainment System with nav
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Voice recorder0No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%
Quick Order Package M
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Interior air filter0Yes
Remote start150No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
225/65R17 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Roof rack300No
Power liftgate350No
Interior lights, additional0No
Sliding center console50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Alarm100No
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshades, third row125No
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25No
Total Requested102532%
Total Not Requested221568%

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