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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: $36,450

Nissan Maxima SE   
Difference: $8,100

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082020
ModelMaximaMaximaPathfinder
TrimSESLPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $28,630 $30,880 $43,220
Sensory Package 2,550    
Platinum Edition Package 1,100 1,100  
Stability control 600 600  
Floor mats 175 175 235
Navigation system 1,800 1,800  
Sunroof 900 900  
Rear spoiler   370  
Sensory Package 2,213    
Platinum Edition Package 1,006 1,006  
Stability control 520 520  
Floor mats 131 131 187
Navigation system 1,561 1,561  
Sunroof 780 780  
Rear spoiler   291  
Options (change) 7,125 4,945 235
Options (change) 6,211 4,289 187
Destination 695 695 1,095
Total Price $36,450 $36,520 $44,550

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Lowest Adjusted Price: Nissan Maxima SE
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Nissan Pathfinder Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,640
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,951
Model Year200820082020
ModelMaximaMaximaPathfinder
TrimSESLPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine255hp V6255hp V6284hp V6
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/25 MPG19/25 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 8320, 8?, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18225/55-17235/55-20
Total Price$36,450$36,520$44,550
Adjustments for Features-1000-6,560
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,350$36,520$37,990
Cost Above Minimum$0$170$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year200820082020
ModelMaximaMaximaPathfinder
TrimSESLPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100 
CVT  $1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Cruise control$150$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100
Power liftgate  $350
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
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Forward collision warning  $200
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Moving object detection, front  $25
Moving object detection, rear  $25
Rollover sensor  $50
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Temporary spare tire  $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$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
Glass roof panel(s)  $300
Tow hook(s), front  $40
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
HD radio  $50
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information  $25
USB port  $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 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Folding third row seats  $600
Heated second row seats  $200
Leather door panel trim  $250
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$3,255$3,155$9,715
Value of Feature Adjustments$100$0$6,560
Value of Feature Adjustments-910-189

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

Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year20082020
ModelMaximaPathfinder
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase111.2 in114.2 in
Length193.5 in198.5 in
Width71.7 in77.2 in
Height58.3 in69.6 in
Curb Weight3,579 lb.4,292 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

Sensory Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Compass0No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 320W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested157574%
Total Not Requested55026%
Platinum Edition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested132587%
Total Not Requested20013%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SL

Platinum Edition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested132587%
Total Not Requested20013%

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