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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: $24,965

Honda Civic Si   
Difference: $11,485

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,031

Honda Civic Si   
Difference: $10,104

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082010
ModelMaximaMaximaCivic
TrimSESLSi
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,630 $30,880 $22,255
Base Invoice $26,229 $28,286 $20,487
Stability control 600 600  
Platinum Edition Package 1,100 1,100  
Sensory Package 2,550    
Sunroof 900 900  
Floor mats 175 175  
Navigation system 1,800 1,800 2,000
Rear spoiler   370  
Stability control 520 520  
Platinum Edition Package 1,006 1,006  
Sensory Package 2,213    
Sunroof 780 780  
Floor mats 131 131  
Navigation system 1,561 1,561 1,834
Rear spoiler   291  
Options (change) 7,125 4,945 2,000
Options (change) 6,211 4,289 1,834
Destination 695 695 710
Total Price $36,450 $36,520 $24,965
Total Invoice $33,135 $33,270 $23,031

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Honda Civic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Civic Si
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,900
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,936
Model Year200820082010
ModelMaximaMaximaCivic
TrimSESLSi
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine255hp V6255hp V6197hp I4
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/25 MPG19/25 MPG21/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 8320, 8350, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18225/55-17215/45-17
Total Price$36,450$36,520$24,965
Adjustments for Features-4,585-4,4850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,865$32,035$24,965
Cost Above Minimum$0$170$0
Total Invoice$33,135$33,270$23,031
Adjustments for Features-4,168-4,0860
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,967$29,184$23,031
Cost Above Minimum$0$217$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Honda Civic

Model Year200820082010
ModelMaximaMaximaCivic
TrimSESLSi
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Proximity key$250$250 
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 
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$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
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
iPod integration  $100
SD Card slot  $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 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Cornering lights$50$50 
Digital instruments  $0
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Trip computer$150$150 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Heated front seats$200$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Metal pedals  $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces  $450
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Transmission 
Short-throw shifter (optional)  $0
Total Value of Features$6,730$6,630$2,145
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,585$4,485$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,168-4,0860

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Honda Civic

Model Year20082010
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 Weight3,579 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 SE

Platinum Edition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Memory system, driver seat200No
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, rear250No
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested1007%
Total Not Requested142593%
Sensory Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated mirrors25No
Heated front seats200No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Satellite radio200Yes
Compass0No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 320W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested25012%
Total Not Requested187588%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SL

Platinum Edition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Memory system, driver seat200No
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, rear250No
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested1007%
Total Not Requested142593%

Option Package Details
Honda Civic Si

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested90088%
Total Not Requested12512%

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