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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: $33,080

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $3,470

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,409

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $2,797

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082008
ModelMaximaMaximaAltimaAltima
TrimSESL3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,630 $30,880 $24,470 $28,670
Base Invoice $26,229 $28,286 $22,681 $26,565
Sensory Package 2,550      
Stability control 600 600 900 900
Platinum Edition Package 1,100 1,100    
Floor mats 175 175 175 175
Sunroof wind deflector 100 100 100 100
Sunroof 900 900    
Navigation system 1,800 1,800    
Rear spoiler   370   370
Sport Package     1,300  
Technology Package     2,000 2,000
Premium Package     4,200  
6-speed shiftable CVT     500  
Door sill trim plates     170 170
Sensory Package 2,213      
Stability control 520 520 780 780
Platinum Edition Package 1,006 1,006    
Floor mats 131 131 137 137
Sunroof wind deflector 71 71 71 71
Sunroof 780 780    
Navigation system 1,561 1,561    
Rear spoiler   291   292
Sport Package     1,127  
Technology Package     1,734 1,735
Premium Package     3,643  
6-speed shiftable CVT     461  
Door sill trim plates     134 134
Options (change) 7,225 5,045 9,345 3,715
Options (change) 6,282 4,360 8,087 3,149
Destination 695 695 695 695
Total Price $36,550 $36,620 $34,510 $33,080
Total Invoice $33,206 $33,341 $31,463 $30,409

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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: $2,945
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,321
Model Year2008200820082008
ModelMaximaMaximaAltimaAltima
TrimSESL3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine255hp V6255hp V6270hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/25 MPG19/25 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$36,550$36,620$34,510$33,080
Adjustments for Features-575-4750-50
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,975$36,145$34,510$33,030
Cost Above Minimum$0$170$1,480$0
Total Invoice$33,206$33,341$31,463$30,409
Adjustments for Features-522-4320-46
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,684$32,909$31,463$30,363
Cost Above Minimum$0$225$1,100$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year2008200820082008
ModelMaximaMaximaAltimaAltima
TrimSESL3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250  
Rearview camera  $200$200
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100 $100
Infotainment 
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  
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100   
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Leather door panel trim  $250$250
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$2,725$2,625$2,150$2,200
Value of Feature Adjustments$575$475$0$50
Value of Feature Adjustments-522-4320-46

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

Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20082008
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 Weight3,579 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

Sensory Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Satellite radio200Yes
Compass0No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 320W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested157574%
Total Not Requested55026%
Platinum Edition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested65043%
Total Not Requested87557%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SL

Platinum Edition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested65043%
Total Not Requested87557%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Full-size spare tire75Yes
Total Requested575100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 player50Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested277579%
Total Not Requested75021%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Full-size spare tire75Yes
Total Requested575100%
Total Not Requested00%
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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