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Nissan Maxima vs. Nissan Armada Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Maxima vs. Nissan Armada Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,250

Nissan Maxima SL   
Difference: $11,600

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,050

Nissan Maxima SL   
Difference: $10,322

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082008
ModelMaximaMaximaArmada
TrimSESLLE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $28,630 $30,880 $42,000
Base Invoice $26,229 $28,286 $38,234
Stability control 600 600  
Platinum Edition Package 1,100 1,100  
Sensory Package 2,550    
Sunroof wind deflector 100 100 100
Sunroof 900 900 1,000
Floor mats 175 175 220
Navigation system 1,800 1,800  
Preferred Package     1,000
Technology Package     2,400
RWD     0
Tow Package     350
Stability control 520 520  
Platinum Edition Package 1,006 1,006  
Sensory Package 2,213    
Sunroof wind deflector 71 71 71
Sunroof 780 780 867
Floor mats 131 131 167
Navigation system 1,561 1,561  
Preferred Package     867
Technology Package     2,082
RWD     0
Tow Package     304
Options (change) 7,225 4,675 5,070
Options (change) 6,282 4,069 4,358
Destination 695 695 780
Total Price $36,550 $36,250 $47,850
Total Invoice $33,206 $33,050 $43,372

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Nissan Armada

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Maxima SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,760
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,958
Model Year200820082008
ModelMaximaMaximaArmada
TrimSESLLE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine255hp V6255hp V6317hp V8
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6A5
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/25 MPG19/25 MPG12/18 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 8320, 8265, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18225/55-17275/60-20
Total Price$36,550$36,250$47,850
Adjustments for Features-3000-3,840
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,250$36,250$44,010
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$0
Total Invoice$33,206$33,050$43,372
Adjustments for Features-2730-3,481
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,933$33,050$39,891
Cost Above Minimum$0$117$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Nissan Armada

Model Year200820082008
ModelMaximaMaximaArmada
TrimSESLLE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100 
5-speed automatic  $900
FWD$0$0 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Power flip-out rear side windows  $125
Power liftgate  $350
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor  $50
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Class IV trailer hitch  $300
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150
Overhead console storage compartments  $100
Roof rack  $300
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Rear wiper  $175
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Rear bumper protector  $40
Rear spoiler$200  
Running boards  $350
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
Media drive  $15
Rear seat audio controls  $25
SD Card slot  $25
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass  $0
Cornering lights$50$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Transmission temperature gauge  $75
Trip computer$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Folding passenger seat  $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power-folding third row seats  $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks  $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$3,615$3,315$7,155
Value of Feature Adjustments$300$0$3,840
Value of Feature Adjustments-2730-3,481

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Nissan Armada

Model Year20082008
ModelMaximaArmada
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase111.2 in123.2 in
Length193.5 in207.7 in
Width71.7 in79.3 in
Height58.3 in77.2 in
Curb Weight3,579 lb.5,302 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.28.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in41.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in65.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.5 in61.3 in
Row 1 Legroom43.9 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in65.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.8 in60.8 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in41.9 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in35.9 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in63.7 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in48.8 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in32.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.5 ft320.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.556.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.597.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SE

Platinum Edition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested85056%
Total Not Requested67544%
Sensory Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Compass0No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 320W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested147569%
Total Not Requested65031%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SL

Platinum Edition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested85056%
Total Not Requested67544%

Option Package Details
Nissan Armada LE

Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Power flip-out rear side windows125No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested70080%
Total Not Requested17520%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Power-folding third row seats400No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested82559%
Total Not Requested56541%
Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
3.36 axle ratioNo
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Class IV trailer hitch300No
Transmission temperature gauge75No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested525100%

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