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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: $35,495

Nissan Maxima SL   
Difference: $1,540

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062018
ModelMaximaMaximaAltima
TrimSESL3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,900 $30,000 $35,510
Floor mats 160 160 235
Driver Preferred Package 3,500 800  
Mud guards 130 130  
Xenon HID headlights 150 150  
Stability control 600 600  
Sunroof 900 900  
Satellite radio 350 350  
Navigation system 1,800 1,800  
Rear spoiler     405
Floor mats 121 121 0
Driver Preferred Package 3,035 694  
Mud guards 99 99  
Xenon HID headlights 131 131  
Stability control 520 520  
Sunroof 780 780  
Satellite radio 304 304  
Navigation system 1,561 1,561  
Rear spoiler     344
Options (change) 7,590 4,890 640
Options (change) 6,551 4,210 344
Destination 605 605 885
Total Price $36,095 $35,495 $37,035

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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: $1,245
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,115
Model Year200620062018
ModelMaximaMaximaAltima
TrimSESL3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine265hp V6265hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionT5T5CVT-7
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG20/28 MPG22/32 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$37,035
Adjustments for Features-2000-2,785
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,895$35,495$34,250
Cost Above Minimum$400$0$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year200620062018
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 
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Cruise control$150$150 
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 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Predictive forward collision warning  $250
Rearview camera  $200
Tire-pressure monitor  $75
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
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
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
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 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$3,165$2,965$5,750
Value of Feature Adjustments$200$0$2,785
Value of Feature Adjustments-1810-92

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20062018
ModelMaximaAltima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.2 in109.3 in
Length193.5 in191.9 in
Width71.7 in72.0 in
Height58.3 in57.8 in
Curb Weight3,473 lb.3,412 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
Compass0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Bose, 320W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested177562%
Total Not Requested107538%

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%

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