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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: $32,745

Nissan Altima 3.5 SR   
Difference: $6,385

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,963

Nissan Altima 3.5 SR   
Difference: $5,697

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011
ModelMaximaAltima
TrimSV3.5 SR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,450 $25,110
Base Invoice $31,550 $23,272
Cold Package 400  
Tech Package 1,850  
Xenon HID headlights 400  
Monitor Package 700  
Floor mats 195 175
Rear spoiler 375  
Technology Package   1,780
Premium Package   2,380
Sport Package   2,370
Door sill trim plates   170
Cold Package 347  
Tech Package 1,605  
Xenon HID headlights 347  
Monitor Package 607  
Floor mats 146 134
Rear spoiler 298  
Technology Package   1,543
Premium Package   2,064
Sport Package   2,056
Door sill trim plates   134
Options (change) 3,920 6,875
Options (change) 3,350 5,931
Destination 760 760
Total Price $39,130 $32,745
Total Invoice $35,660 $29,963

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Altima 3.5 SR
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,085
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,424
Model Year20112011
ModelMaximaAltima
TrimSV3.5 SR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9264, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18215/55-17
Total Price$39,130$32,745
Adjustments for Features-3000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,830$32,745
Total Invoice$35,660$29,963
Adjustments for Features-2730
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,387$29,963

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20112011
ModelMaximaAltima
TrimSV3.5 SR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Infotainment 
SD Card slot$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$1,475$1,175
Value of Feature Adjustments$300$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2730

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

Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20112011
ModelMaximaAltima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in109.3 in
Length190.6 in190.7 in
Width73.2 in70.7 in
Height57.8 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,556 lb.3,357 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 in44.1 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 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume14.2 ft315.3 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SV

Cold Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested22569%
Total Not Requested10031%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large10Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested76097%
Total Not Requested253%
Monitor Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
A/V input jacks25No
USB port25Yes
Media drive, small5Yes
Total Requested23090%
Total Not Requested2510%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SR

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested76597%
Total Not Requested253%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Rear air vents100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
USB port25Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested222586%
Total Not Requested35014%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested2050100%
Total Not Requested00%

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