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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: $33,515

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $1,980

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,922

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $1,330

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062014
ModelMaximaMaximaAltima
TrimSESL3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,900 $30,000 $30,820
Base Invoice $25,511 $27,437 $28,488
Floor mats 160 160 210
Driver Preferred Package 3,500 800  
Mud guards 130 130  
Satellite radio 350 350  
Stability control 600 600  
Sunroof 900 900  
Navigation system 1,800 1,800  
Xenon HID headlights 150 150  
Technology Package     1,090
Bodyside moldings     180
Rear spoiler     405
Floor mats 121 121 159
Driver Preferred Package 3,035 694  
Mud guards 99 99  
Satellite radio 304 304  
Stability control 520 520  
Sunroof 780 780  
Navigation system 1,561 1,561  
Xenon HID headlights 131 131  
Technology Package     957
Bodyside moldings     164
Rear spoiler     344
Options (change) 7,590 4,890 1,885
Options (change) 6,551 4,210 1,624
Destination 605 605 810
Total Price $36,095 $35,495 $33,515
Total Invoice $32,667 $32,252 $30,922

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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: $1,915
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,271
Model Year200620062014
ModelMaximaMaximaAltima
TrimSESL3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine265hp V6265hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionT5T5CVT-7
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG20/28 MPG22/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 8320, 8?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18225/55-17235/45-18
Total Price$36,095$35,495$33,515
Adjustments for Features-265-650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,830$35,430$33,515
Cost Above Minimum$400$0$0
Total Invoice$32,667$32,252$30,922
Adjustments for Features-240-590
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,427$32,193$30,922
Cost Above Minimum$234$0$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year200620062014
ModelMaximaMaximaAltima
TrimSESL3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250
Remote start  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Blind spot warning system  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
Moving object detection, rear  $25
Rearview camera  $200
Tire-pressure monitor  $75
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40 
Exterior 
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Cassette player$50$50 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
MP3-compatible player  $50
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
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 
Compass  $0
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 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$3,890$3,690$3,625
Value of Feature Adjustments$265$65$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-240-590

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20062014
ModelMaximaAltima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.2 in109.3 in
Length193.5 in191.5 in
Width71.7 in72.0 in
Height58.3 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,473 lb.3,295 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in56.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.5 in54.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.9 in45.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.8 in52.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume15.5 ft315.4 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 wheel100Yes
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 Requested157555%
Total Not Requested127545%

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 wheel100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested25032%
Total Not Requested52568%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Traffic + travel information25No
Moving object detection, rear25No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested60052%
Total Not Requested55048%

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