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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: $31,295

Nissan Altima VC-T SR   
Difference: $2,810

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122020
ModelMaximaMaximaAltima
TrimSSVVC-T SR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,420 $35,120 $29,750
Limited Edition 710    
Floor mats 195 195 245
Monitor Package   700  
Rear spoiler   375  
Illuminated door sill trim plates   235 375
Xenon HID headlights   400  
Limited Edition 616    
Floor mats 146 146 0
Monitor Package   607  
Rear spoiler   298  
Illuminated door sill trim plates   183 0
Xenon HID headlights   347  
Options (change) 905 1,905 620
Options (change) 762 1,581 0
Destination 780 780 925
Total Price $34,105 $37,805 $31,295

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Altima VC-T SR
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,935
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29,511
Model Year201220122020
ModelMaximaMaximaAltima
TrimSSVVC-T SR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6290hp V6248hp I4
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6CVT-7
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG19/26 MPG25/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/45-18235/40-19
Total Price$34,105$37,805$31,295
Adjustments for Features-875-2,2050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,230$35,600$31,295
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,370$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year201220122020
ModelMaximaMaximaAltima
TrimSSVVC-T SR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Universal garage door opener $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Forward collision warning  $200
Rearview camera $200$200
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Exterior 
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
Media drive, small $5 
Satellite radio $200 
Siri Eyes Free support  $0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
USB port $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Compass$0$0 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$3,825$5,155$2,950
Value of Feature Adjustments$875$2,205$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-801-2,0140

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20122020
ModelMaximaAltima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in111.2 in
Length190.6 in192.9 in
Width73.2 in72.9 in
Height57.8 in56.7 in
Curb Weight3,556 lb.3,418 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.16.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in39.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in58.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.8 in43.8 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in35.2 in
Cargo Volume14.2 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima S

Limited Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Compass0No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Total Requested92597%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SV

Monitor Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
A/V input jacks25No
USB port25Yes
Media drive, small5No
Total Requested22588%
Total Not Requested3012%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima VC-T SR

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

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