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Nissan Maxima vs. Honda Accord Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Maxima vs. Honda Accord Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,600

Honda Accord EX-L   
Difference: $3,550

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,607

Honda Accord EX-L   
Difference: $3,372

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082011
ModelMaximaMaximaAccord
TrimSESLEX-L
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,630 $30,880 $27,555
Base Invoice $26,229 $28,286 $24,974
Sensory Package 2,550    
Sunroof 900 900  
Floor mats 175 175  
Stability control 600 600  
Platinum Edition Package 1,100 1,100  
Navigation system 1,800 1,800 2,200
3.5L V6     2,075
Sensory Package 2,213    
Sunroof 780 780  
Floor mats 131 131  
Stability control 520 520  
Platinum Edition Package 1,006 1,006  
Navigation system 1,561 1,561 1,988
3.5L V6     1,875
Options (change) 7,125 4,575 4,275
Options (change) 6,211 3,998 3,863
Destination 695 695 770
Total Price $36,450 $36,150 $32,600
Total Invoice $33,135 $32,979 $29,607

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Honda Accord

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Accord EX-L
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,410
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,219
Model Year200820082011
ModelMaximaMaximaAccord
TrimSESLEX-L
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine255hp V6255hp V6271hp V6
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6A5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/25 MPG19/25 MPG19/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 8320, 8270, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18225/55-17225/50-17
Total Price$36,450$36,150$32,600
Adjustments for Features-1,440-1,1400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,010$35,010$32,600
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$0
Total Invoice$33,135$32,979$29,607
Adjustments for Features-1,309-1,0400
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,826$31,939$29,607
Cost Above Minimum$0$113$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Honda Accord

Model Year200820082011
ModelMaximaMaximaAccord
TrimSESLEX-L
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100 
5-speed automatic  $900
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction  $0
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Proximity key$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rearview camera  $200
Temporary spare tire  $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Rear spoiler$200  
Infotainment 
USB port  $25
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 
Cornering lights$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Leather door panel trim  $250
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$3,565$3,265$2,125
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,440$1,140$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,309-1,0400

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Honda Accord

Model Year20082011
ModelMaximaAccord
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.2 in110.2 in
Length193.5 in194.1 in
Width71.7 in72.7 in
Height58.3 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,579 lb.3,553 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in58.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.5 in56.6 in
Row 1 Legroom43.9 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.8 in54.3 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in37.2 in
Cargo Volume15.5 ft314.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SE

Sensory Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Compass0No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 320W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested177584%
Total Not Requested35016%
Platinum Edition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Heated steering wheel100No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested35023%
Total Not Requested117577%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SL

Platinum Edition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Heated steering wheel100No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested35023%
Total Not Requested117577%

Option Package Details
Honda Accord EX-L

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested75071%
Total Not Requested30029%
3.5L V6
OHC-4v
271 hp@6200
254 lb-ft@5000
FeatureValueRequested?
3.5L V6
OHC-4v
271 hp@6200
254 lb-ft@5000
1000Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested1425100%
Total Not Requested00%

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