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Nissan Maxima vs. Honda Element Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Maxima vs. Honda Element Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,755

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $5,410

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,082

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $4,455

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620092009
ModelMaximaMaximaElementElement
TrimSESLEXSC
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,900 $30,000 $22,385 $23,270
Base Invoice $25,511 $27,437 $20,835 $21,656
Stability control 600 600    
Sunroof 900 900    
Floor mats 160 160    
Satellite radio   350    
Navigation system   1,800 1,700 1,700
Xenon HID headlights   150    
Mud guards   130    
Driver Preferred Package   800    
Stability control 520 520    
Sunroof 780 780    
Floor mats 121 121    
Satellite radio   304    
Navigation system   1,561 1,577 1,577
Xenon HID headlights   131    
Mud guards   99    
Driver Preferred Package   694    
Options (change) 1,660 4,890 1,700 1,700
Options (change) 1,421 4,210 1,577 1,577
Destination 605 605 670 670
Total Price $30,165 $35,495 $24,755 $25,640
Total Invoice $27,537 $32,252 $23,082 $23,903

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Honda Element

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Element EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,960
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,148
Model Year2006200620092009
ModelMaximaMaximaElementElement
TrimSESLEXSC
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine265hp V6265hp V6166hp I4166hp I4
TransmissionT5T5A5M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)240, 8320, 8270, 7270, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18225/55-17215/70-16225/55-18
Total Price$30,165$35,495$24,755$25,640
Adjustments for Features-2,300-5,900-8500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,865$29,595$23,905$25,640
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,730$0$1,735
Total Invoice$27,537$32,252$23,082$23,903
Adjustments for Features-2,100-5,361-7930
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,437$26,891$22,289$23,903
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,454$0$1,614

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Honda Element

Model Year2006200620092009
ModelMaximaMaximaElementElement
TrimSESLEXSC
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000  
5-speed automatic  $900 
5-speed manual   $0
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100  
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350  
Universal garage door opener$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera  $200$200
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Tire-pressure monitor  $75$75
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40  
Cargo net$40$40  
Console with shifter$150$150  
Console without shifter   $150
Overhead console storage compartments  $100$100
Removable cooler console  $175 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200  
Dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Intermittent wipers  $0$0
Rear air vents$100$100  
Rear wiper  $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Skid plate (one)  $50$50
Sunroof$900$900  
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100  
Cassette player$50$50  
CD changer, in-dash $325  
CD player$125 $125$125
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Navigation system $600$600$600
Satellite radio $200$200$200
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$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  
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$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Xenon HID headlights $500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Floor mats$75$75 $75
Heated front seats $200  
Leather seating surfaces $900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75
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  
Removable second row seats  $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)   $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  $0
Total Value of Features$4,870$8,470$3,420$2,570
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,300$5,900$850$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,100-5,361-7930

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Honda Element

Model Year20062009
ModelMaximaElement
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase111.2 in101.4 in
Length193.5 in169.9 in
Width71.7 in71.6 in
Height58.3 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,474 lb.3,434 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in43.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.5 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.9 in41.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in52.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.8 in47.6 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.5 ft325.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.574.6 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 Element EX

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Interior ambient lighting150No
USB port25No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60055%
Total Not Requested50045%

Option Package Details
Honda Element SC

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Interior ambient lighting150No
USB port25No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60055%
Total Not Requested50045%

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