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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: $33,325

Nissan Altima 3.5 SE   
Difference: $4,175

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,272

Nissan Altima 3.5 SE   
Difference: $3,518

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082006
ModelMaximaAltima
TrimSE3.5 SE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,630 $23,600
Base Invoice $26,229 $21,826
Sensory Package 2,550  
Floor mats 175 160
Sunroof wind deflector 100 90
Sunroof 900  
Navigation system 1,800  
Platinum Edition Package 1,100  
Chrome-plated alloy wheels 1,550  
5-speed shiftable automatic   650
Navigation Package   5,700
Traction Control and Airbag Package   800
Polished alloy wheels   1,370
Satellite radio   350
Sensory Package 2,213  
Floor mats 131 119
Sunroof wind deflector 71 61
Sunroof 780  
Navigation system 1,561  
Platinum Edition Package 1,006  
Chrome-plated alloy wheels 1,104  
5-speed shiftable automatic   601
Navigation Package   5,093
Traction Control and Airbag Package   694
Polished alloy wheels   969
Satellite radio   304
Options (change) 8,175 9,120
Options (change) 6,866 7,841
Destination 695 605
Total Price $37,500 $33,325
Total Invoice $33,790 $30,272

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Altima 3.5 SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,090
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,639
Model Year20082006
ModelMaximaAltima
TrimSE3.5 SE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine255hp V6250hp V6
TransmissionCVT-6T5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/25 MPG20/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18215/55-17
Total Price$37,500$33,325
Adjustments for Features-2,0850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,415$33,325
Total Invoice$33,790$30,272
Adjustments for Features-1,8790
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,911$30,272

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20082006
ModelMaximaAltima
TrimSE3.5 SE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Proximity key$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear air vents$100 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Cornering lights$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Total Value of Features$3,425$1,340
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,085$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,8790

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20082006
ModelMaximaAltima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.2 in110.2 in
Length193.5 in192.3 in
Width71.7 in70.4 in
Height58.3 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,579 lb.3,274 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.5 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.9 in43.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in56.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.8 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in36.4 in
Cargo Volume15.5 ft315.6 ft3

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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 player50No
Bose, 320W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested152572%
Total Not Requested60028%
Platinum Edition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested50033%
Total Not Requested102567%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

5-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Brake assist50Yes
215/55HR17 tires400No
Total Requested45053%
Total Not Requested40047%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Speed-sensitive wipers0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bose, 8 speakers350No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested397592%
Total Not Requested3508%
Traction Control and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%

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