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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: $6,265

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,024

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $6,185

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172014
ModelMaximaMaximaAltima
TrimSRPlatinum3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $38,030 $40,340 $30,820
Base Invoice $35,500 $37,652 $28,488
Floor mats 255 220 210
Illuminated door sill trim plates 350 350 350
Rear spoiler 430 405 405
Technology Package     1,090
Floor mats 194 167 159
Illuminated door sill trim plates 266 266 266
Rear spoiler 364 344 344
Technology Package     957
Options (change) 1,035 975 2,055
Options (change) 824 777 1,726
Destination 885 885 810
Total Price $39,950 $42,200 $33,685
Total Invoice $37,209 $39,314 $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: $2,800
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,958
Model Year201720172014
ModelMaximaMaximaAltima
TrimSRPlatinum3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V6300hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionCVT-7CVT-7CVT-7
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/30 MPG22/30 MPG22/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 11?, 11?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19245/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$39,950$42,200$33,685
Adjustments for Features-3,465-5,5650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,485$36,635$33,685
Cost Above Minimum$0$150$0
Total Invoice$37,209$39,314$31,024
Adjustments for Features-3,227-5,1840
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,982$34,130$31,024
Cost Above Minimum$0$148$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year201720172014
ModelMaximaMaximaAltima
TrimSRPlatinum3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0$0 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600 
Cruise control  $150
Remote app $25 
Sunshade, rear, power $225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras $500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Driver drowsiness monitor $150 
Lane departure warning  $200
Moving object detection, front $25 
Moving object detection, rear $25$25
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Predictive forward collision warning$250$250 
Rearview camera$200 $200
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 $75
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Panoramic sunroof $1200 
Infotainment 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
HD radio$50$50 
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75 
Compass  $0
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25 
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Metal pedals$75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Synthetic suede door panel trim$250  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0  
Synthetic suede steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active ride control$25  
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 $100
Total Value of Features$6,665$8,765$3,200
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,465$5,565$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,227-5,1840

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20172014
ModelMaximaAltima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in109.3 in
Length192.8 in191.5 in
Width73.2 in72.0 in
Height56.5 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,471 lb.3,295 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in56.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.2 in54.0 in
Row 1 Legroom45.0 in45.0 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.5 in52.1 in
Row 2 Legroom34.2 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume14.3 ft315.4 ft3

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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 system200Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Moving object detection, rear25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested95083%
Total Not Requested20017%

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