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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: $24,845

Honda Civic Si   
Difference: $12,360

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,135

Honda Civic Si   
Difference: $10,773

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092012
ModelMaximaCivic
TrimSVSi
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,860 $22,555
Base Invoice $30,097 $20,956
Tech Package 2,400  
Xenon HID headlights 400  
Bluetooth cell phone link 300  
Rear spoiler 370  
Floor mats 180  
Navigation system   1,500
Tech Package 2,082  
Xenon HID headlights 347  
Bluetooth cell phone link 260  
Rear spoiler 292  
Floor mats 135  
Navigation system   1,389
Options (change) 3,650 1,500
Options (change) 3,116 1,389
Destination 695 790
Total Price $37,205 $24,845
Total Invoice $33,908 $23,135

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Honda Civic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Civic Si
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,335
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,105
Model Year20092012
ModelMaximaCivic
TrimSVSi
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6201hp I4
TransmissionCVT-6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG22/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18215/45-17
Total Price$37,205$24,845
Adjustments for Features-4,0250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,180$24,845
Total Invoice$33,908$23,135
Adjustments for Features-3,6680
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,240$23,135

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Honda Civic

Model Year20092012
ModelMaximaCivic
TrimSVSi
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera$200 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear air vents$100 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential $500
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Media drive$15 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Digital instruments $0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Metal pedals $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Short-throw shifter (optional) $0
Total Value of Features$4,845$820
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,025$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,6680

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See a complete comparison of Nissan Maxima vs. Honda Civic features.

Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Honda Civic

Model Year20092012
ModelMaximaCivic
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in105.1 in
Length190.6 in177.3 in
Width73.2 in69.0 in
Height57.8 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,556 lb.2,906 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in56.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in50.5 in
Row 1 Legroom43.8 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in53.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in51.4 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume14.2 ft312.5 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Nissan Maxima vs. Honda Civic specs.

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SV

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested97580%
Total Not Requested24020%

Option Package Details
Honda Civic Si

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%

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