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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: $33,685

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $6,370

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,024

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $5,452

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122014
ModelMaximaAltima
TrimSV3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,120 $30,820
Base Invoice $32,163 $28,488
Tech Package 1,850  
Xenon HID headlights 400  
Cold Package 400  
Monitor Package 700  
Floor mats 195 210
Illuminated door sill trim plates 235 350
Rear spoiler 375 405
Technology Package   1,090
Tech Package 1,605  
Xenon HID headlights 347  
Cold Package 347  
Monitor Package 607  
Floor mats 146 159
Illuminated door sill trim plates 183 266
Rear spoiler 298 344
Technology Package   957
Options (change) 4,155 2,055
Options (change) 3,533 1,726
Destination 780 810
Total Price $40,055 $33,685
Total Invoice $36,476 $31,024

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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: $5,980
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,097
Model Year20122014
ModelMaximaAltima
TrimSV3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-7
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG22/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$40,055$33,685
Adjustments for Features-3900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,665$33,685
Total Invoice$36,476$31,024
Adjustments for Features-3550
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,121$31,024

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20122014
ModelMaximaAltima
TrimSV3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Remote start $150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Blind spot warning system $200
Lane departure warning $200
Moving object detection, rear $25
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Exterior 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
App support $0
DVD-compatible player$0 
Media drive$15 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
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 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$2,640$2,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$390$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3550

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20122014
ModelMaximaAltima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in109.3 in
Length190.6 in191.5 in
Width73.2 in72.0 in
Height57.8 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,556 lb.3,295 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in56.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in54.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.8 in45.0 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in52.1 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume14.2 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SV

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested75095%
Total Not Requested405%
Cold Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Monitor Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
A/V input jacks25No
USB port25Yes
Media drive, small5No
Total Requested22588%
Total Not Requested3012%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Moving object detection, rear25No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested72563%
Total Not Requested42537%

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