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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: $30,915

Nissan LEAF SL   
Difference: $9,240

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,263

Nissan LEAF SL   
Difference: $8,201

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182012
ModelMaximaMaximaLEAF
TrimSRPlatinumSL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $38,530 $40,940 $37,250
Base Invoice $35,966 $38,212 $35,668
Floor mats 310 300 170
Rear spoiler 430 405  
Cargo net     20
Door sill trim plates     125
Floor mats 249 234 131
Rear spoiler 364 344  
Cargo net     15
Door sill trim plates     99
Options (change) 740 705 315
Options (change) 613 578 245
Destination 885 885 850
Gas Tax 0 0 -7,500
Total Price $40,155 $42,530 $30,915
Total Invoice $37,464 $39,675 $29,263

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Nissan LEAF

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan LEAF SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,170
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,471
Model Year201820182012
ModelMaximaMaximaLEAF
TrimSRPlatinumSL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine300hp V6300hp V6107hp E
TransmissionCVT-7CVT-7A1
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG21/30 MPG106/92 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 11?, 11?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19245/45-18205/55-16
Total Price$40,155$42,530$30,915
Adjustments for Features-5,070-7,1700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,085$35,360$30,915
Cost Above Minimum$0$275$0
Total Invoice$37,464$39,675$29,263
Adjustments for Features-4,730-6,6890
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,734$32,986$29,263
Cost Above Minimum$0$252$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Nissan LEAF

Model Year201820182012
ModelMaximaMaximaLEAF
TrimSRPlatinumSL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100 
1-speed automatic  $800
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0$0 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600 
Cruise control  $150
Photovoltaic solar panel  $250
Remote app $25$25
Remote start$150$150 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Sunshade, rear, power $225 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $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 $200
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rain-sensing wipers $175 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear wiper  $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 $75
Engine / Motor 
24 kWh battery pack  $0
DC quick-charging capability  $750
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Panoramic sunroof $1200 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
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 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75 
Detailed driving style feedback  $100
Digital instruments  $0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
LED headlights  $1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25 
Tachometer$75$75 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Heated second row seats  $200
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Metal pedals$75  
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 
Synthetic suede door panel trim$250  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0  
Synthetic suede steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active ride control$25  
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$9,440$11,540$4,370
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,070$7,170$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,730-6,6890

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Nissan LEAF

Model Year20182012
ModelMaximaLEAF
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase109.3 in106.3 in
Length192.8 in175.0 in
Width73.2 in69.7 in
Height56.5 in61.0 in
Curb Weight3,471 lb.3,366 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.0.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in41.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.2 in51.5 in
Row 1 Legroom45.0 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in52.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.5 in50.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.2 in31.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.3 ft314.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.30.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan LEAF SL

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

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