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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: $21,660

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $7,840

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,211

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $6,844

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082008
ModelMaximaMaximaElementElement
TrimSESLEXSC
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,630 $30,880 $20,990 $22,775
Base Invoice $26,229 $28,286 $19,541 $21,197
Floor mats 175 175    
Floor mats 131 131    
Options (change) 175 175 0 0
Options (change) 131 131 0 0
Destination 695 695 670 670
Total Price $29,500 $31,750 $21,660 $23,445
Total Invoice $27,055 $29,112 $20,211 $21,867

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Honda Element

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Element EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,630
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,900
Model Year2008200820082008
ModelMaximaMaximaElementElement
TrimSESLEXSC
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine255hp V6255hp V6166hp I4166hp I4
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6M5M5
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$29,500$31,750$21,660$23,445
Adjustments for Features-3,210-4,6850-225
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,290$27,065$21,660$23,220
Cost Above Minimum$0$775$0$1,560
Total Invoice$27,055$29,112$20,211$21,867
Adjustments for Features-2,944-4,2960-210
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,111$24,816$20,211$21,657
Cost Above Minimum$0$705$0$1,446

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Honda Element

Model Year2008200820082008
ModelMaximaMaximaElementElement
TrimSESLEXSC
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100  
5-speed manual  $0$0
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Proximity key$250$250  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Universal garage door opener$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Stability control  $400$400
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40  
Console with shifter$150$150  
Console without shifter   $150
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150$150
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
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300  
Rear spoiler$200   
Skid plate (one)  $50$50
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325  
CD player$125 $125$125
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Satellite radio $200$200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150  
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Compass $0  
Cornering lights$50$50  
Fog lights$125$125  
Heated mirrors $25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Outside temperature display$50$50  
Trip computer$150$150  
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100   
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
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$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$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$4,980$6,455$1,770$1,995
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,210$4,685$0$225
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,944-4,2960-210

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Honda Element

Model Year20082008
ModelMaximaElement
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase111.2 in101.4 in
Length193.5 in169.3 in
Width71.7 in71.5 in
Height58.3 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,580 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 ft326.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.577.1 ft3

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