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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: $2,395

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,252

Nissan Maxima SL   
Difference: $2,649

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620142014
ModelMaximaMaximaPathfinderPathfinder
TrimSESLSLPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,900 $30,000 $35,250 $39,950
Base Invoice $25,511 $27,437 $32,503 $36,830
Driver Preferred Package 3,500 800    
Mud guards 130 130    
Stability control 600 600    
Sunroof 900 900    
Floor mats 160 160 210 210
Satellite radio 350 350    
Navigation system 1,800 1,800    
Xenon HID headlights 150 150    
Tech Package     1,570  
Driver Preferred Package 3,035 694    
Mud guards 99 99    
Stability control 520 520    
Sunroof 780 780    
Floor mats 121 121 159 159
Satellite radio 304 304    
Navigation system 1,561 1,561    
Xenon HID headlights 131 131    
Tech Package     1,379  
Options (change) 7,590 4,890 1,780 210
Options (change) 6,551 4,210 1,538 159
Destination 605 605 860 860
Total Price $36,095 $35,495 $37,890 $41,020
Total Invoice $32,667 $32,252 $34,901 $37,849

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Lowest Adjusted Price: Nissan Pathfinder SL
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Nissan Maxima SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $0
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $443
Model Year2006200620142014
ModelMaximaMaximaPathfinderPathfinder
TrimSESLSLPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine265hp V6265hp V6260hp V6260hp V6
TransmissionT5T5CVTCVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG20/28 MPG20/26 MPG20/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 8320, 8?, 6?, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18225/55-17235/65-18235/55-20
Total Price$36,095$35,495$37,890$41,020
Adjustments for Features-2000-2,395-3,695
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,895$35,495$35,495$37,325
Cost Above Minimum$400$0$0$1,830
Total Invoice$32,667$32,252$34,901$37,849
Adjustments for Features-1810-2,206-3,409
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,486$32,252$32,695$34,440
Cost Above Minimum$234$0$0$1,745

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year2006200620142014
ModelMaximaMaximaPathfinderPathfinder
TrimSESLSLPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000  
CVT  $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100
Heated steering wheel$100$100 $100
Power liftgate  $350$350
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote start  $150$150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Around view cameras   $500
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Rearview camera  $200 
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500$500
Tire-pressure monitor  $75$75
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40  
Cargo net$40$40  
Class III trailer hitch   $250
Roof rails  $250$250
Trailering equipment (7 wire)   $150
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250
Rear HVAC unit  $400$400
Rear wiper  $175$175
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential  $150$150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250$250
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Rear spoiler$200 $200$200
Sunroof$900$900  
Tow hook(s), front  $40$40
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Cassette player$50$50  
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Traffic + travel information  $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  
Compass  $0$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$600
Heated second row seats  $200$200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75
Manual recliner, third row seats  $125$125
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0   
Total Value of Features$4,320$4,120$6,515$7,815
Value of Feature Adjustments$200$0$2,395$3,695
Value of Feature Adjustments-1810-2,206-3,409

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year20062014
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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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%

Option Package Details
Nissan Pathfinder SL

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested60080%
Total Not Requested15020%

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