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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: $41,855

Nissan Maxima SV   
Difference: $1,765

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,037

Nissan Maxima SV   
Difference: $2,468

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122017
ModelMaximaPathfinder
TrimSVPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $35,120 $42,070
Base Invoice $32,163 $39,089
Premium Package 3,300  
Tech Package 1,850  
Rear spoiler 375  
Floor mats 195 225
Illuminated door sill trim plates 235 365
Premium Package 2,862  
Tech Package 1,605  
Rear spoiler 298  
Floor mats 146 175
Illuminated door sill trim plates 183 281
Options (change) 5,955 590
Options (change) 5,094 456
Destination 780 960
Total Price $41,855 $43,620
Total Invoice $38,037 $40,505

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Pathfinder Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,265
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,131
Model Year20122017
ModelMaximaPathfinder
TrimSVPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6284hp V6
TransmissionCVT-6CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18235/55-20
Total Price$41,855$43,620
Adjustments for Features0-6,030
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,855$37,590
Total Invoice$38,037$40,505
Adjustments for Features0-5,599
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,037$34,906

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year20122017
ModelMaximaPathfinder
TrimSVPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
CVT $1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Power liftgate $350
Remote start $150
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$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
Moving object detection, front $25
Moving object detection, rear $25
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Cargo net$40 
Class III trailer hitch $250
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rails $250
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear HVAC unit $400
Rear wiper $175
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential $150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Glass roof panel(s) $300
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Tow hook(s), front $40
Infotainment 
App support $0
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio $50
Media drive$15 
Rear seat audio controls$25 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Compass $0
Interior ambient lighting$150 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat$150 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Folding second row 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
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$4,685$10,715
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,030
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,599

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

Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year20122017
ModelMaximaPathfinder
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.3 in114.2 in
Length190.6 in198.5 in
Width73.2 in77.2 in
Height57.8 in69.6 in
Curb Weight3,556 lb.4,292 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

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Panoramic sunroof300No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Rear air vents with manual controls50Yes
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Cargo net40No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Second-row 3-person bench0No
Rearview camera200Yes
A/V input jacks25No
USB port25Yes
Media drive, small5No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested157564%
Total Not Requested89536%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested75095%
Total Not Requested405%

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