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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 SR   
Difference: $2,685

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,070

Nissan Altima 3.5 SR   
Difference: $2,182

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062012
ModelMaximaMaximaAltima
TrimSESL3.5 SR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,900 $30,000 $25,570
Base Invoice $25,511 $27,437 $23,697
Driver Preferred Package 3,500 800  
Mud guards 130 130  
Floor mats 160 160 180
Stability control 600 600  
Sunroof 900 900  
Navigation system 1,800 1,800  
Xenon HID headlights 150 150  
Satellite radio 350 350  
Technology Package     1,780
Premium Package     2,130
Sport Package     2,370
Driver Preferred Package 3,035 694  
Mud guards 99 99  
Floor mats 121 121 146
Stability control 520 520  
Sunroof 780 780  
Navigation system 1,561 1,561  
Xenon HID headlights 131 131  
Satellite radio 304 304  
Technology Package     1,543
Premium Package     1,848
Sport Package     2,056
Options (change) 7,590 4,890 6,460
Options (change) 6,551 4,210 5,593
Destination 605 605 780
Total Price $36,095 $35,495 $32,810
Total Invoice $32,667 $32,252 $30,070

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Altima 3.5 SR
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,635
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,137
Model Year200620062012
ModelMaximaMaximaAltima
TrimSESL3.5 SR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine265hp V6265hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionT5T5CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG20/28 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 8320, 8264, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18225/55-17215/55-17
Total Price$36,095$35,495$32,810
Adjustments for Features-250-500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,845$35,445$32,810
Cost Above Minimum$400$0$0
Total Invoice$32,667$32,252$30,070
Adjustments for Features-226-450
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,441$32,207$30,070
Cost Above Minimum$234$0$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year200620062012
ModelMaximaMaximaAltima
TrimSESL3.5 SR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Proximity key  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera  $200
Tire-pressure monitor  $75
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40 
Exterior 
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Cassette player$50$50 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
DVD-compatible player  $0
Media drive  $15
MP3-compatible player  $50
Traffic + travel information  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $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
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$2,740$2,540$2,490
Value of Feature Adjustments$250$50$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-226-450

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20062012
ModelMaximaAltima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.2 in109.3 in
Length193.5 in190.7 in
Width71.7 in70.7 in
Height58.3 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,473 lb.3,357 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 in44.1 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 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume15.5 ft315.3 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-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Compass0No
Bose, 320W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested147552%
Total Not Requested137548%

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 SR

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
A/V input jacks25No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested60076%
Total Not Requested19024%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Rear air vents100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rearview camera200No
MP3-compatible player50No
USB port25No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested170069%
Total Not Requested77531%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested2050100%
Total Not Requested00%

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