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Nissan Maxima vs. Hyundai Equus Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Maxima vs. Hyundai Equus Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $38,000

Nissan Maxima SE   
Difference: $21,900

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,239

Nissan Maxima SE   
Difference: $21,795

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820122012
ModelMaximaEquusEquus
TrimSESignatureUltimate
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,630 $59,000 $66,000
Base Invoice $26,229 $55,134 $61,644
Platinum Edition Package 1,100    
Sensory Package 2,550    
Floor mats 175    
Chrome-plated alloy wheels 1,550    
Stability control 600    
Navigation system 1,800    
Sunroof 900    
Platinum Edition Package 1,006    
Sensory Package 2,213    
Floor mats 131    
Chrome-plated alloy wheels 1,104    
Stability control 520    
Navigation system 1,561    
Sunroof 780    
Options (change) 8,675 0 0
Options (change) 7,315 0 0
Destination 695 900 900
Total Price $38,000 $59,900 $66,900
Total Invoice $34,239 $56,034 $62,544

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Hyundai Equus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Maxima SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,370
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,751
Model Year200820122012
ModelMaximaEquusEquus
TrimSESignatureUltimate
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine255hp V6429hp V8429hp V8
TransmissionCVT-6T8T8
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/25 MPG15/23 MPG15/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 8608, 17608, 17
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/45-19245/45-19
Total Price$38,000$59,900$66,900
Adjustments for Features0-7,530-10,780
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,000$52,370$56,120
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,750
Total Invoice$34,239$56,034$62,544
Adjustments for Features0-7,044-10,078
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,239$48,990$52,466
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,476

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Hyundai Equus

Model Year200820122012
ModelMaximaEquusEquus
TrimSESignatureUltimate
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600$600
Cruise control$150  
Power trunk closer  $350
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225
Sunshades, second row, power  $225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire$225  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Lane departure warning $200$200
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Rear side airbags $300$300
Rearview camera $200$200
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Wide-view front camera  $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40
Rear seat pass-through $100 
Refrigerated storage compartment  $250
Second-row high console  $250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Ionizing air filtration $50$50
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Rear spoiler$200  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Entertainment system, console-mounted  $1000
iPod integration $100$100
Surround sound $250$250
Traffic information $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
Compass $0$0
Cornering lights$50  
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat  $100
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Cooled or ventilated second row seats  $200
Door sill trim plates$100  
Folding second row seats$300  
Heated second row seats $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Massage, driver seat $100$100
Massage, right second row seat  $100
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, right second row seat  $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats  $75
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power legrest, right second row seat  $500
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, second row seats $150$150
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Synthetic suede headliner $650$650
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000$1000
Wood trim $300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000$1000
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$2,740$10,270$13,520
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,530$10,780
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,044-10,078

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Hyundai Equus

Model Year20082012
ModelMaximaEquus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.2 in119.9 in
Length193.5 in203.1 in
Width71.7 in74.4 in
Height58.3 in58.7 in
Curb Weight3,579 lb.4,449 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.20.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in59.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.5 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom43.9 in45.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in58.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.8 in55.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in38.9 in
Cargo Volume15.5 ft316.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SE

Platinum Edition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested1525100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sensory Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Compass0No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 320W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested177584%
Total Not Requested35016%

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