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Nissan Maxima vs. Honda Civic Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Maxima vs. Honda Civic Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,730

Honda Civic Si   
Difference: $6,705

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,896

Honda Civic Si   
Difference: $5,848

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062008
ModelMaximaMaximaCivic
TrimSESLSi
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,900 $30,000 $21,310
Base Invoice $25,511 $27,437 $19,621
Stability control 600 600  
Sunroof 900 900  
Rear spoiler 270    
Floor mats 160 160  
Navigation system   1,800 1,750
Xenon HID headlights   150  
Mud guards   130  
Driver Preferred Package   800  
Satellite radio   350  
Stability control 520 520  
Sunroof 780 780  
Rear spoiler 207    
Floor mats 121 121  
Navigation system   1,561 1,605
Xenon HID headlights   131  
Mud guards   99  
Driver Preferred Package   694  
Satellite radio   304  
Options (change) 1,930 4,890 1,750
Options (change) 1,628 4,210 1,605
Destination 605 605 670
Total Price $30,435 $35,495 $23,730
Total Invoice $27,744 $32,252 $21,896

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Honda Civic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Civic Si
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,605
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,845
Model Year200620062008
ModelMaximaMaximaCivic
TrimSESLSi
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine265hp V6265hp V6197hp I4
TransmissionT5T5M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG20/28 MPG21/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)240, 8320, 8350, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18225/55-17215/45-17
Total Price$30,435$35,495$23,730
Adjustments for Features-1,100-4,5000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,335$30,995$23,730
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,660$0
Total Invoice$27,744$32,252$21,896
Adjustments for Features-1,003-4,0890
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,741$28,163$21,896
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,422$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Honda Civic

Model Year200620062008
ModelMaximaMaximaCivic
TrimSESLSi
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50 
Tire-pressure monitor  $75
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Cargo net$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential  $500
Exterior 
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100 
Cassette player$50$50 
CD changer, in-dash $325 
CD player$125 $125
MP3-compatible player  $50
Navigation system $600$600
Satellite radio $200$200
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Cornering lights$50$50 
Digital instruments  $0
Fog lights$125$125 
Heated mirrors $25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25 
Power-folding mirrors $50 
Trip computer$150$150 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats $200 
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Transmission 
Short-throw shifter (optional)  $0
Total Value of Features$3,470$6,870$2,370
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,100$4,500$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,003-4,0890

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Honda Civic

Model Year20062008
ModelMaximaCivic
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.2 in106.3 in
Length193.5 in176.7 in
Width71.7 in69.0 in
Height58.3 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,473 lb.2,912 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in53.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.5 in51.9 in
Row 1 Legroom43.9 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in52.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.8 in51.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume15.5 ft312.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SL

Driver Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested775100%

Option Package Details
Honda Civic Si

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested80086%
Total Not Requested12514%

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