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Nissan Maxima vs. Nissan LEAF Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Maxima vs. Nissan LEAF Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,845

Nissan LEAF SV   
Difference: $7,605

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,287

Nissan LEAF SV   
Difference: $5,848

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820122012
ModelMaximaMaximaLEAFLEAF
TrimSESLSVSL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $28,630 $30,880 $35,200 $37,250
Base Invoice $26,229 $28,286 $33,707 $35,668
Platinum Edition Package 1,100 1,100    
Sensory Package 2,550      
Floor mats 175 175 170 170
Navigation system 1,800 1,800    
Sunroof 900 900    
Stability control 600 600    
Rear spoiler   370    
Door sill trim plates     125 125
Platinum Edition Package 1,006 1,006    
Sensory Package 2,213      
Floor mats 131 131 131 131
Navigation system 1,561 1,561    
Sunroof 780 780    
Stability control 520 520    
Rear spoiler   291    
Door sill trim plates     99 99
Options (change) 7,125 4,945 295 295
Options (change) 6,211 4,289 230 230
Destination 695 695 850 850
Gas Tax 0 0 -7,500 -7,500
Total Price $36,450 $36,520 $28,845 $30,895
Total Invoice $33,135 $33,270 $27,287 $29,248

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Nissan LEAF

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan LEAF SV
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,410
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,035
Model Year2008200820122012
ModelMaximaMaximaLEAFLEAF
TrimSESLSVSL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine255hp V6255hp V6107hp E107hp E
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6A1A1
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/25 MPG19/25 MPG106/92 MPG106/92 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 8320, 8?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18225/55-17205/55-16205/55-16
Total Price$36,450$36,520$28,845$30,895
Adjustments for Features-4,195-4,0950-1,625
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,255$32,425$28,845$29,270
Cost Above Minimum$0$170$0$425
Total Invoice$33,135$33,270$27,287$29,248
Adjustments for Features-3,813-3,7310-1,538
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,322$29,539$27,287$27,710
Cost Above Minimum$0$217$0$423

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Nissan LEAF

Model Year2008200820122012
ModelMaximaMaximaLEAFLEAF
TrimSESLSVSL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100  
1-speed automatic  $800$800
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Photovoltaic solar panel   $250
Remote app  $25$25
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  
Universal garage door opener$100$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire$225$225  
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250  
Rearview camera   $200
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Interior air filter$0$0  
Rear air vents$100$100  
Rear wiper  $175$175
Engine / Motor 
24 kWh battery pack  $0$0
DC quick-charging capability   $750
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Sunroof$900$900  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
USB port  $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75  
Automatic headlights$125$125 $125
Cornering lights$50$50  
Detailed driving style feedback  $100$100
Digital instruments  $0$0
Fog lights$125$125 $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
LED headlights  $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  
Tachometer$75$75  
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100   
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75  
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Heated second row seats  $200$200
Leather seating surfaces$900$900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350  
Machined alloy wheels  $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0   
Total Value of Features$7,340$7,240$3,145$4,770
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,195$4,095$0$1,625
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,813-3,7310-1,538

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Nissan LEAF

Model Year20082012
ModelMaximaLEAF
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase111.2 in106.3 in
Length193.5 in175.0 in
Width71.7 in69.7 in
Height58.3 in61.0 in
Curb Weight3,579 lb.3,366 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.0.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in41.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.5 in51.5 in
Row 1 Legroom43.9 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in52.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.8 in50.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in31.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.5 ft314.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.50.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SE

Platinum Edition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested70046%
Total Not Requested82554%
Sensory Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Satellite radio200Yes
Compass0No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 320W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested47522%
Total Not Requested165078%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SL

Platinum Edition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested70046%
Total Not Requested82554%

Option Package Details
Nissan LEAF SV

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Nissan LEAF SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

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