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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: $32,985

Nissan Altima 3.5 SR   
Difference: $6,295

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,196

Nissan Altima 3.5 SR   
Difference: $6,449

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182012
ModelMaximaMaximaAltima
TrimSLPlatinum3.5 SR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $37,690 $40,940 $25,570
Base Invoice $35,182 $38,212 $23,697
Floor mats 300 300 180
Rear spoiler 405 405  
Technology Package     1,780
Premium Package     2,130
Sport Package     2,370
Door sill trim plates     175
Floor mats 234 234 146
Rear spoiler 344 344  
Technology Package     1,543
Premium Package     1,848
Sport Package     2,056
Door sill trim plates     126
Options (change) 705 705 6,635
Options (change) 578 578 5,719
Destination 885 885 780
Total Price $39,280 $42,530 $32,985
Total Invoice $36,645 $39,675 $30,196

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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: $3,220
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,580
Model Year201820182012
ModelMaximaMaximaAltima
TrimSLPlatinum3.5 SR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V6300hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionCVT-7CVT-7CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG21/30 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 11?, 11264, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/45-18215/55-17
Total Price$39,280$42,530$32,985
Adjustments for Features-3,075-5,5750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,205$36,955$32,985
Cost Above Minimum$0$750$0
Total Invoice$36,645$39,675$30,196
Adjustments for Features-2,869-5,2010
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,776$34,474$30,196
Cost Above Minimum$0$698$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year201820182012
ModelMaximaMaximaAltima
TrimSLPlatinum3.5 SR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0$0 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600 
Cruise control  $150
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
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 $200
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175 
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 
DVD-compatible player  $0
HD radio$50$50 
Media drive  $15
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200 
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 
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger 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$6,340$8,840$3,265
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,075$5,575$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,869-5,2010

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20182012
ModelMaximaAltima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in109.3 in
Length192.8 in190.7 in
Width73.2 in70.7 in
Height56.5 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,471 lb.3,357 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.2 in56.8 in
Row 1 Legroom45.0 in44.1 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in55.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.5 in52.5 in
Row 2 Legroom34.2 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume14.3 ft315.3 ft3

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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 player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested75095%
Total Not Requested405%
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
Rearview camera200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
USB port25Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested212586%
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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