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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: $31,455

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $9,435

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2020202020062006
ModelMaximaMaximaAltimaAltima
TrimSLPlatinum3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $38,840 $41,840 $23,600 $27,400
Floor mats 300 300 160 160
Body kit 420 420 340 340
Rear spoiler 405 405    
5-speed shiftable automatic     650  
Navigation Package     5,700 1,800
Traction Control and Airbag Package     800 800
Satellite radio     350 350
Floor mats 234 234 119 119
Body kit 349 349 262 262
Rear spoiler 344 344    
5-speed shiftable automatic     601  
Navigation Package     5,093 1,561
Traction Control and Airbag Package     694 694
Satellite radio     304 304
Options (change) 1,125 1,125 8,000 3,450
Options (change) 927 927 7,073 2,940
Destination 925 925 605 605
Total Price $40,890 $43,890 $32,205 $31,455

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price: Nissan Altima 3.5 SL
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Nissan Maxima Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,710
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,338
Model Year2020202020062006
ModelMaximaMaximaAltimaAltima
TrimSLPlatinum3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V6300hp V6250hp V6250hp V6
TransmissionCVT-7CVT-7T5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/30 MPG20/30 MPG20/29 MPG20/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 11?, 11?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/40-19215/55-17215/60-16
Total Price$40,890$43,890$32,205$31,455
Adjustments for Features-4,725-7,225-2000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,165$36,665$32,005$31,455
Cost Above Minimum$0$500$550$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year2020202020062006
ModelMaximaMaximaAltimaAltima
TrimSLPlatinum3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0$0  
Adaptive cruise control$600$600  
Cruise control  $150$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$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$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  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Rain-sensing wipers $175  
Rear air vents$100$100  
Variable intermittent wipers$75 $75$75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Laminated front side windows$200$200  
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200  
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 
Sunroof  $900$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$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$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$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$8,050$10,550$3,525$3,325
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,725$7,225$200$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-214-305-1830

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20202006
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 Weight3,552 lb.3,274 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

5-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Brake assist50Yes
215/55HR17 tires400No
Total Requested45053%
Total Not Requested40047%
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%
Traction Control and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Traction Control and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Speed-sensitive wipers0No
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

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