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Nissan Maxima vs. Nissan Pathfinder Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Maxima vs. Nissan Pathfinder Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,495

Nissan Maxima SL   
Difference: $5,100

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,252

Nissan Maxima SL   
Difference: $4,793

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062013
ModelMaximaMaximaPathfinder
TrimSESLPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $27,900 $30,000 $39,550
Base Invoice $25,511 $27,437 $36,048
Driver Preferred Package 3,500 800  
Mud guards 130 130  
Navigation system 1,800 1,800  
Sunroof 900 900  
Xenon HID headlights 150 150  
Satellite radio 350 350  
Floor mats 160 160 200
Stability control 600 600  
Driver Preferred Package 3,035 694  
Mud guards 99 99  
Navigation system 1,561 1,561  
Sunroof 780 780  
Xenon HID headlights 131 131  
Satellite radio 304 304  
Floor mats 121 121 152
Stability control 520 520  
Options (change) 7,590 4,890 200
Options (change) 6,551 4,210 152
Destination 605 605 845
Total Price $36,095 $35,495 $40,595
Total Invoice $32,667 $32,252 $37,045

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Maxima SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,405
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,421
Model Year200620062013
ModelMaximaMaximaPathfinder
TrimSESLPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine265hp V6265hp V6260hp V6
TransmissionT5T5CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG20/28 MPG20/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 8320, 8?, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18225/55-17235/55-20
Total Price$36,095$35,495$40,595
Adjustments for Features-2000-3,695
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,895$35,495$36,900
Cost Above Minimum$400$0$0
Total Invoice$32,667$32,252$37,045
Adjustments for Features-1810-3,372
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,486$32,252$33,673
Cost Above Minimum$234$0$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year200620062013
ModelMaximaMaximaPathfinder
TrimSESLPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
CVT  $1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Power liftgate  $350
Proximity key  $250
Remote start  $150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Around view cameras  $500
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rollover sensor  $50
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Tire-pressure monitor  $75
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Cargo net$40$40 
Class III trailer hitch  $250
Roof rails  $250
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Rear wiper  $175
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential  $150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Sunroof$900$900 
Tow hook(s), front  $40
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Cassette player$50$50 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
DVD-compatible player  $0
MP3-compatible player  $50
Traffic + travel information  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Compass  $0
Cornering lights$50$50 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Folding third row seats  $600
Heated second row seats  $200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Manual recliner, third row seats  $125
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$3,870$3,670$7,365
Value of Feature Adjustments$200$0$3,695
Value of Feature Adjustments-1810-3,372

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

Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year20062013
ModelMaximaPathfinder
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase111.2 in114.2 in
Length193.5 in197.2 in
Width71.7 in77.2 in
Height58.3 in69.6 in
Curb Weight3,473 lb.4,149 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.19.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in42.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in60.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.5 in56.8 in
Row 1 Legroom43.9 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in60.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.8 in56.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in41.7 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in57.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in42.0 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in30.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		15.5 ft316.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		15.547.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		15.579.8 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SE

Driver Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Compass0No
Bose, 320W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested210074%
Total Not Requested75026%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SL

Driver Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested57574%
Total Not Requested20026%

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