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2017 Nissan Maxima vs. 2012 Nissan Maxima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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2017 Nissan Maxima vs. 2012 Nissan Maxima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $42,035

2012 Nissan Maxima SV   
Difference: $355

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,178

2012 Nissan Maxima SV   
Difference: $1,284

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172012
ModelMaximaMaxima
TrimPlatinumSV
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $40,340 $35,120
Base Invoice $37,652 $32,163
Floor mats 220 195
Mud guards 190 180
Illuminated door sill trim plates 350 235
Rear spoiler 405 375
Premium Package   3,300
Tech Package   1,850
Floor mats 167 146
Mud guards 148 141
Illuminated door sill trim plates 266 183
Rear spoiler 344 298
Premium Package   2,862
Tech Package   1,605
Options (change) 1,165 6,135
Options (change) 925 5,235
Destination 885 780
Total Price $42,390 $42,035
Total Invoice $39,462 $38,178

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: 2017 Nissan Maxima vs. 2012 Nissan Maxima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: 2017 Nissan Maxima Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,755
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,542
Model Year20172012
ModelMaximaMaxima
TrimPlatinumSV
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionCVT-7CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/30 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 11?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$42,390$42,035
Adjustments for Features-4,1100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,280$42,035
Total Invoice$39,462$38,178
Adjustments for Features-3,8260
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,636$38,178

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Features Comparison: 2017 Nissan Maxima vs. 2012 Nissan Maxima

Model Year20172012
ModelMaximaMaxima
TrimPlatinumSV
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Cruise control $150
Remote app$25 
Remote start$150 
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 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Moving object detection, front$25 
Moving object detection, rear$25 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Predictive forward collision warning$250 
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor$50 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio$50 
Media drive $15
Rear seat audio controls $25
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat $150
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Folding second row seats$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$6,700$2,590
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,110$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,8260

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Specifications Comparison: 2017 Nissan Maxima vs. 2012 Nissan Maxima

Model Year20172012
ModelMaximaMaxima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in109.3 in
Length192.8 in190.6 in
Width73.2 in73.2 in
Height56.5 in57.8 in
Curb Weight3,471 lb.3,556 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.2 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom45.0 in43.8 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in36.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.5 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom34.2 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume14.3 ft314.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
2012 Nissan Maxima SV

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Panoramic sunroof300Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Rear air vents with manual controls50No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power350Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Second-row 3-person bench0No
Rearview camera200Yes
A/V input jacks25No
USB port25Yes
Media drive, small5No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested241589%
Total Not Requested30511%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested75095%
Total Not Requested405%

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