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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: $32,980

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $5,305

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,338

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $4,536

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920082008
ModelMaximaAltimaAltima
TrimSV3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,860 $24,470 $28,670
Base Invoice $30,097 $22,681 $26,565
Sport Package 2,300 1,300  
Rear spoiler 0   370
Tech Package 2,250    
Floor mats 180 175 175
Technology Package   2,000 2,000
Stability control   900 900
Premium Package   4,200  
6-speed shiftable CVT   500  
Door sill trim plates   170 170
Sport Package 1,995 1,127  
Rear spoiler 0   292
Tech Package 1,952    
Floor mats 135 137 137
Technology Package   1,734 1,735
Stability control   780 780
Premium Package   3,643  
6-speed shiftable CVT   461  
Door sill trim plates   134 134
Options (change) 4,730 9,245 3,615
Options (change) 4,082 8,016 3,078
Destination 695 695 695
Total Price $38,285 $34,410 $32,980
Total Invoice $34,874 $31,392 $30,338

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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: $5,100
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,350
Model Year200920082008
ModelMaximaAltimaAltima
TrimSV3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6270hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG19/26 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9264, 9264, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19215/55-17215/60-16
Total Price$38,285$34,410$32,980
Adjustments for Features-2550-50
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,030$34,410$32,930
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,480$0
Total Invoice$34,874$31,392$30,338
Adjustments for Features-2320-46
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,642$31,392$30,292
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,100$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year200920082008
ModelMaximaAltimaAltima
TrimSV3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Temporary spare tire$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40  
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 $100
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
Media drive$15  
SD Card slot$25  
USB port$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Folding second row seats $300$300
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$2,830$2,575$2,625
Value of Feature Adjustments$255$0$50
Value of Feature Adjustments-2320-46

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

Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20092008
ModelMaximaAltima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in109.3 in
Length190.6 in189.8 in
Width73.2 in70.7 in
Height57.8 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,556 lb.3,334 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in56.8 in
Row 1 Legroom43.8 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in55.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in52.5 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in39.5 in
Cargo Volume14.2 ft317.9 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SV

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
245/40VR19 tires400No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Cargo net40No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Second-row 3-person bench0No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested127553%
Total Not Requested114047%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested112593%
Total Not Requested907%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Full-size spare tire75No
Total Requested50087%
Total Not Requested7513%
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 camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested1825100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested272577%
Total Not Requested80023%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Full-size spare tire75No
Total Requested50087%
Total Not Requested7513%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

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