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Nissan Maxima vs. Nissan Altima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Maxima vs. Nissan Altima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,455

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $3,040

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,798

Nissan Altima 3.5 SE   
Difference: $2,454

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620072007
ModelMaximaMaximaAltimaAltima
TrimSESL3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,900 $30,000 $24,000 $28,400
Base Invoice $25,511 $27,437 $22,246 $26,315
Floor mats 160 160 170 170
Driver Preferred Package 3,500 800    
Mud guards 130 130    
Satellite radio 350 350    
Xenon HID headlights 150 150    
Navigation system 1,800 1,800    
Sunroof 900 900    
Stability control 600 600 900 900
Premium Package     4,400  
Technology Package     2,000 2,000
6-speed shiftable CVT     500  
Rear spoiler       360
Floor mats 121 121 134 134
Driver Preferred Package 3,035 694    
Mud guards 99 99    
Satellite radio 304 304    
Xenon HID headlights 131 131    
Navigation system 1,561 1,561    
Sunroof 780 780    
Stability control 520 520 780 780
Premium Package     3,817  
Technology Package     1,734 1,735
6-speed shiftable CVT     462  
Rear spoiler       282
Options (change) 7,590 4,890 7,970 3,430
Options (change) 6,551 4,210 6,927 2,931
Destination 605 605 625 625
Total Price $36,095 $35,495 $32,595 $32,455
Total Invoice $32,667 $32,252 $29,798 $29,871

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price: Nissan Altima 3.5 SL
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Nissan Altima 3.5 SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,150
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,555
Model Year2006200620072007
ModelMaximaMaximaAltimaAltima
TrimSESL3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine265hp V6265hp V6270hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionT5T5CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG20/28 MPG20/29 MPG20/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 8320, 8264, 9264, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18225/55-17215/55-17215/60-16
Total Price$36,095$35,495$32,595$32,455
Adjustments for Features-2000-110-110
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,895$35,495$32,485$32,345
Cost Above Minimum$400$0$140$0
Total Invoice$32,667$32,252$29,798$29,871
Adjustments for Features-1810-101-101
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,486$32,252$29,697$29,770
Cost Above Minimum$234$0$0$73

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year2006200620072007
ModelMaximaMaximaAltimaAltima
TrimSESL3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100  
Proximity key  $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera  $200$200
Tire-pressure monitor  $75$75
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40  
Exterior 
Rear spoiler$200 $200$200
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50
Cassette player$50$50  
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Traffic information  $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75  
Cornering lights$50$50  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0 
Total Value of Features$2,415$2,215$2,325$2,325
Value of Feature Adjustments$200$0$110$110
Value of Feature Adjustments-1810-101-101

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See a complete comparison of Nissan Maxima vs. Nissan Altima features.

Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20062007
ModelMaximaAltima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.2 in109.3 in
Length193.5 in189.8 in
Width71.7 in70.7 in
Height58.3 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,473 lb.3,334 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.5 in56.8 in
Row 1 Legroom43.9 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in55.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.8 in52.5 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in39.5 in
Cargo Volume15.5 ft317.9 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Nissan Maxima vs. Nissan Altima specs.

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SE

Driver Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Compass0No
Bose, 320W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested167559%
Total Not Requested117541%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SL

Driver Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested15019%
Total Not Requested62581%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Full-size spare tire225No
Total Requested50069%
Total Not Requested22531%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
MP3-compatible player50No
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Rear air vents100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Sunroof900Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested405088%
Total Not Requested55012%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested150082%
Total Not Requested32518%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Full-size spare tire225No
Total Requested50069%
Total Not Requested22531%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60065%
Total Not Requested32535%

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