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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: $39,445

Nissan Maxima SV   
Difference: $495

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,995

Nissan Maxima SV   
Difference: $903

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122010
ModelMaximaPathfinder
TrimSVLE
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $35,120 $37,050
Base Invoice $32,163 $34,315
Floor mats 195 155
Monitor Package 700  
Cold Package 400  
Tech Package 1,850  
Xenon HID headlights 400  
4.0L V6   0
Navigation system   1,850
Cargo mat   85
Floor mats 146 107
Monitor Package 607  
Cold Package 347  
Tech Package 1,605  
Xenon HID headlights 347  
4.0L V6   0
Navigation system   1,605
Cargo mat   71
Options (change) 3,545 2,090
Options (change) 3,052 1,783
Destination 780 800
Total Price $39,445 $39,940
Total Invoice $35,995 $36,898

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Pathfinder LE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,770
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,189
Model Year20122010
ModelMaximaPathfinder
TrimSVLE
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6266hp V6
TransmissionCVT-6T5
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18265/60-18
Total Price$39,445$39,940
Adjustments for Features0-2,265
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,445$37,675
Total Invoice$35,995$36,898
Adjustments for Features0-2,092
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,995$34,806

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year20122010
ModelMaximaPathfinder
TrimSVLE
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50 
Full-size spare tire $225
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40
Class IV trailer hitch $300
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Roof rack $300
Storage compartment under second row seats $50
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear wiper $175
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Rear bumper protector $40
Running boards $350
Skid plate (one) $50
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
DVD-compatible player$0 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding third row seats $600
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
White-letter tires $0
Total Value of Features$3,490$5,755
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,265
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,092

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year20122010
ModelMaximaPathfinder
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.3 in112.2 in
Length190.6 in192.3 in
Width73.2 in72.8 in
Height57.8 in72.0 in
Curb Weight3,557 lb.4,447 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom43.8 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in58.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in34.2 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in36.7 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in57.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in44.0 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in28.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.2 ft316.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
14.249.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.279.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SV

Monitor Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
A/V input jacks25No
USB port25No
Media drive, small5Yes
Total Requested20580%
Total Not Requested5020%
Cold Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested22569%
Total Not Requested10031%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large10Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested73594%
Total Not Requested506%

Option Package Details
Nissan Pathfinder LE

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested765100%
Total Not Requested00%
4.0L V6
DOHC-4v
266 hp@5600
291 lb-ft@4000
FeatureValueRequested?
4.0L V6
DOHC-4v
266 hp@5600
291 lb-ft@4000
1000No
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested90047%
Total Not Requested100053%

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