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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: $27,070

Nissan LEAF SL   
Difference: $12,555

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,643

Nissan LEAF SL   
Difference: $10,504

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122011
ModelMaximaLEAF
TrimSVSL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $35,120 $33,720
Base Invoice $32,163 $32,293
Tech Package 1,850  
Xenon HID headlights 400  
Cold Package 400  
Monitor Package 700  
Rear spoiler 375  
Tech Package 1,605  
Xenon HID headlights 347  
Cold Package 347  
Monitor Package 607  
Rear spoiler 298  
Options (change) 3,725 0
Options (change) 3,204 0
Destination 780 850
Gas Tax 0 -7,500
Total Price $39,625 $27,070
Total Invoice $36,147 $25,643

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Nissan LEAF

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan LEAF SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,245
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,485
Model Year20122011
ModelMaximaLEAF
TrimSVSL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine290hp V6107hp E
TransmissionCVT-6A1
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG106/92 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18205/55-16
Total Price$39,625$27,070
Adjustments for Features-3,3100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,315$27,070
Total Invoice$36,147$25,643
Adjustments for Features-3,0190
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,128$25,643

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Nissan LEAF

Model Year20122011
ModelMaximaLEAF
TrimSVSL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
1-speed automatic $800
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Photovoltaic solar panel $250
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Interior air filter$0 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear wiper $175
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0 
Media drive$15 
SD Card slot$25 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Detailed driving style feedback $100
Digital instruments $0
Heated mirrors$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
LED headlights $1000
Tachometer$75 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Heated front seats$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Total Value of Features$6,305$2,995
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,310$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,0190

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See a complete comparison of Nissan Maxima vs. Nissan LEAF features.

Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Nissan LEAF

Model Year20122011
ModelMaximaLEAF
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase109.3 in106.3 in
Length190.6 in175.0 in
Width73.2 in69.7 in
Height57.8 in61.0 in
Curb Weight3,556 lb.3,366 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.0.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in41.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in51.5 in
Row 1 Legroom43.8 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in52.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in50.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in31.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		14.2 ft314.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		14.20.0 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Nissan Maxima vs. Nissan LEAF specs.

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SV

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested72592%
Total Not Requested658%
Cold Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25No
Heated front seats200No
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested325100%
Monitor Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
A/V input jacks25No
USB port25Yes
Media drive, small5No
Total Requested22588%
Total Not Requested3012%

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