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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: $32,810

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $2,685

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,204

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $2,048

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620082008
ModelMaximaMaximaAltimaAltima
TrimSESL3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,900 $30,000 $24,470 $28,670
Base Invoice $25,511 $27,437 $22,681 $26,565
Floor mats 160 160 175 175
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
Sport Package     1,300  
Technology Package     2,000 2,000
Premium Package     4,200  
6-speed shiftable CVT     500  
Rear spoiler       370
Floor mats 121 121 137 137
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
Sport Package     1,127  
Technology Package     1,734 1,735
Premium Package     3,643  
6-speed shiftable CVT     461  
Rear spoiler       292
Options (change) 7,590 4,890 9,075 3,445
Options (change) 6,551 4,210 7,882 2,944
Destination 605 605 695 695
Total Price $36,095 $35,495 $34,240 $32,810
Total Invoice $32,667 $32,252 $31,258 $30,204

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Altima 3.5 SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,745
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,103
Model Year2006200620082008
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 MPG19/26 MPG19/26 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$34,240$32,810
Adjustments for Features-2000-10-60
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,895$35,495$34,230$32,750
Cost Above Minimum$400$0$1,480$0
Total Invoice$32,667$32,252$31,258$30,204
Adjustments for Features-1810-9-55
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,486$32,252$31,249$30,149
Cost Above Minimum$234$0$1,100$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year2006200620082008
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  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100 $100
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 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
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$2,565$2,365$2,375$2,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$200$0$10$60
Value of Feature Adjustments-1810-9-55

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20062008
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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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

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Full-size spare tire75No
Total Requested50087%
Total Not Requested7513%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested1225100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested150082%
Total Not Requested32518%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
MP3-compatible player50No
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested272577%
Total Not Requested80023%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Full-size spare tire75No
Total Requested50087%
Total Not Requested7513%
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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