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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: $40,055

Nissan Maxima SV   
Difference: $780

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,476

Nissan Maxima SV   
Difference: $1,433

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220152015
ModelMaximaPathfinderPathfinder
TrimSVSLPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $35,120 $36,060 $41,410
Base Invoice $32,163 $33,512 $38,477
Cold Package 400    
Monitor Package 700    
Tech Package 1,850    
Xenon HID headlights 400    
Rear spoiler 375    
Floor mats 195 210 210
Illuminated door sill trim plates 235 350 350
Premium Package   3,330  
Cold Package 347    
Monitor Package 607    
Tech Package 1,605    
Xenon HID headlights 347    
Rear spoiler 298    
Floor mats 146 159 159
Illuminated door sill trim plates 183 266 266
Premium Package   3,087  
Options (change) 4,155 3,890 560
Options (change) 3,533 3,512 425
Destination 780 885 885
Total Price $40,055 $40,835 $42,855
Total Invoice $36,476 $37,909 $39,787

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Pathfinder SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,765
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,786
Model Year201220152015
ModelMaximaPathfinderPathfinder
TrimSVSLPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6260hp V6260hp V6
TransmissionCVT-6CVTCVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 13?, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18235/65-18235/55-20
Total Price$40,055$40,835$42,855
Adjustments for Features0-4,545-5,045
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,055$36,290$37,810
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,520
Total Invoice$36,476$37,909$39,787
Adjustments for Features0-4,219-4,684
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,476$33,690$35,103
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,413

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year201220152015
ModelMaximaPathfinderPathfinder
TrimSVSLPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100  
CVT $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Heated steering wheel$100 $100
Power liftgate $350$350
Remote start $150$150
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Around view cameras $500$500
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor $50$50
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40  
Class III trailer hitch $250$250
Roof rails $250$250
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$150
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$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
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Glass roof panel(s) $300$300
Tow hook(s), front $40$40
Infotainment 
Media drive$15  
SD Card slot$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0$0
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Folding third row seats $600$600
Heated second row seats $200$200
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Manual recliner, third row seats $125$125
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Total Value of Features$2,945$7,490$7,990
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,545$5,045
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,219-4,684

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

Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year20122015
ModelMaximaPathfinder
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.3 in114.2 in
Length190.6 in197.2 in
Width73.2 in77.2 in
Height57.8 in69.6 in
Curb Weight3,557 lb.4,150 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.19.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in42.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in60.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in56.8 in
Row 1 Legroom43.8 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in60.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in56.1 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 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		14.2 ft316.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		14.247.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		14.279.8 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SV

Cold Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Monitor Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
A/V input jacks25No
USB port25Yes
Media drive, small5No
Total Requested22588%
Total Not Requested3012%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested75095%
Total Not Requested405%

Option Package Details
Nissan Pathfinder SL

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Glass roof panel(s)300No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Around view cameras300No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Bose, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested165055%
Total Not Requested135045%

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