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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: $31,555

Nissan Altima 3.5 SE   
Difference: $8,145

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,903

Nissan Altima 3.5 SE   
Difference: $8,091

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182006
ModelMaximaMaximaAltima
TrimSLPlatinum3.5 SE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $37,690 $40,940 $23,600
Base Invoice $35,182 $38,212 $21,826
Floor mats 300 300 160
Body kit 420 420 340
Rear spoiler 405 405  
Navigation Package     5,700
Braking and Airbag Package     800
Satellite radio     350
Floor mats 234 234 119
Body kit 349 349 262
Rear spoiler 344 344  
Navigation Package     5,093
Braking and Airbag Package     694
Satellite radio     304
Options (change) 1,125 1,125 7,350
Options (change) 927 927 6,472
Destination 885 885 605
Total Price $39,700 $42,950 $31,555
Total Invoice $36,994 $40,024 $28,903

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Altima 3.5 SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,520
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,849
Model Year201820182006
ModelMaximaMaximaAltima
TrimSLPlatinum3.5 SE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V6300hp V6250hp V6
TransmissionCVT-7CVT-7M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG21/30 MPG21/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 11?, 11?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/45-18215/55-17
Total Price$39,700$42,950$31,555
Adjustments for Features-5,625-8,1250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,075$34,825$31,555
Cost Above Minimum$0$750$0
Total Invoice$36,994$40,024$28,903
Adjustments for Features-5,242-7,5710
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,752$32,453$28,903
Cost Above Minimum$0$701$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year201820182006
ModelMaximaMaximaAltima
TrimSLPlatinum3.5 SE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100 
5-speed manual  $0
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0$0 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600 
Cruise control  $150
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote app $25 
Remote start$150$150 
Sunshade, rear, power $225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Around view cameras $500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Driver drowsiness monitor $150 
Moving object detection, front $25 
Moving object detection, rear $25 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Predictive forward collision warning$250$250 
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Stability control$400$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75 
Traction control$100$100 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rain-sensing wipers $175 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 $75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
HD radio$50$50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200 
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 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$7,950$10,450$2,325
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,625$8,125$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,242-7,5710

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20182006
ModelMaximaAltima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in110.2 in
Length192.8 in192.3 in
Width73.2 in70.4 in
Height56.5 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,471 lb.3,227 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.2 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom45.0 in43.9 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in56.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.5 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom34.2 in36.4 in
Cargo Volume14.3 ft315.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Speed-sensitive wipers0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bose, 8 speakers350No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested377587%
Total Not Requested55013%
Braking and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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