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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: $32,980

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $7,490

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2020202020082008
ModelMaximaMaximaAltimaAltima
TrimSLPlatinum3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $38,840 $41,840 $24,470 $28,670
Floor mats 300 300 175 175
Rear spoiler 405 405   370
Technology Package     2,000 2,000
Stability control     900 900
Premium Package     4,200  
6-speed shiftable CVT     500  
Sport Package     1,300  
Door sill trim plates     170 170
Floor mats 234 234 137 137
Rear spoiler 344 344   292
Technology Package     1,734 1,735
Stability control     780 780
Premium Package     3,643  
6-speed shiftable CVT     461  
Sport Package     1,127  
Door sill trim plates     134 134
Options (change) 705 705 9,245 3,615
Options (change) 578 578 8,016 3,078
Destination 925 925 695 695
Total Price $40,470 $43,470 $34,410 $32,980

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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: $4,825
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,969
Model Year2020202020082008
ModelMaximaMaximaAltimaAltima
TrimSLPlatinum3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V6300hp V6270hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionCVT-7CVT-7CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/30 MPG20/30 MPG19/26 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 11?, 11264, 9264, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/40-19215/55-17215/60-16
Total Price$40,470$43,470$34,410$32,980
Adjustments for Features-2,715-5,2150-50
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,755$38,255$34,410$32,930
Cost Above Minimum$0$500$1,480$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year2020202020082008
ModelMaximaMaximaAltimaAltima
TrimSLPlatinum3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100$1100
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  
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  
Full-size spare tire  $225$225
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$200
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40  
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175  
Rear air vents$100$100 $100
Variable intermittent wipers$75 $75$75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Laminated front side windows$200$200  
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200  
Sunroof  $900$900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100  
App support$0$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
HD radio$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  
Traffic information  $25$25
USB port$25$25  
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$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300  
Leather door panel trim  $250$250
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$6,840$9,340$4,125$4,175
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,715$5,215$0$50
Value of Feature Adjustments-101-1800-46

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20202008
ModelMaximaAltima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in109.3 in
Length192.8 in189.8 in
Width73.2 in70.7 in
Height56.5 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,552 lb.3,334 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 in42.2 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 in39.5 in
Cargo Volume14.3 ft317.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Full-size spare tire75No
Total Requested50087%
Total Not Requested7513%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested1825100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested272577%
Total Not Requested80023%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested1225100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Full-size spare tire75No
Total Requested50087%
Total Not Requested7513%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

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