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Nissan Maxima vs. Nissan Xterra Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Maxima vs. Nissan Xterra Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,605

Nissan Xterra Off Road   
Difference: $2,560

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,639

Nissan Xterra Off Road   
Difference: $1,898

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620062006
ModelMaximaMaximaXterraXterra
TrimSESLOff RoadSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,900 $30,000 $23,850 $25,750
Base Invoice $25,511 $27,437 $22,306 $24,083
Stability control 600 600    
Sunroof 900 900    
Floor mats 160 160 110 110
Satellite radio   350 350 350
Side curtain airbags     700 700
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     230 230
Rockford Fosgate Audio Package     900  
Interior air filter     60 60
5-speed automatic     800  
Bodyside moldings       110
Stability control 520 520    
Sunroof 780 780    
Floor mats 121 121 74 74
Satellite radio   304 304 304
Side curtain airbags     607 607
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     171 171
Rockford Fosgate Audio Package     780  
Interior air filter     44 44
5-speed automatic     748  
Bodyside moldings       77
Options (change) 1,660 2,010 3,150 1,560
Options (change) 1,421 1,725 2,728 1,277
Destination 605 605 605 605
Total Price $30,165 $32,615 $27,605 $27,915
Total Invoice $27,537 $29,767 $25,639 $25,965

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Nissan Xterra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Xterra SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,935
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,296
Model Year2006200620062006
ModelMaximaMaximaXterraXterra
TrimSESLOff RoadSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine265hp V6265hp V6265hp V6265hp V6
TransmissionT5T5A5A5
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG20/28 MPG16/22 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)240, 8320, 8380, 9380, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18225/55-17265/75-16265/65-17
Total Price$30,165$32,615$27,605$27,915
Adjustments for Features-970-2,6950-655
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,195$29,920$27,605$27,260
Cost Above Minimum$0$725$345$0
Total Invoice$27,537$29,767$25,639$25,965
Adjustments for Features-885-2,4600-609
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,652$27,307$25,639$25,356
Cost Above Minimum$0$655$283$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Nissan Xterra

Model Year2006200620062006
ModelMaximaMaximaXterraXterra
TrimSESLOff RoadSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000  
5-speed automatic  $900$900
FWD$0$0  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Universal garage door opener$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50  
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Tire-pressure monitor  $75$75
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rack  $300$300
Cargo area rails w/tie downs  $50$50
Cargo mat$40$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 $25
Small cargo box, roof-mounted  $75$75
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200  
Dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Rear air vents$100$100  
Rear wiper  $175$175
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Skid plate (one)   $50
Skid plates  $150 
Sunroof$900$900  
Tow hook(s), front  $40$40
Tubular side steps   $350
Infotainment 
Cassette player$50$50  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
CD player$125   
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Satellite radio $200$200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Automatic-off headlights  $25$25
Compass $0$0$0
Cornering lights$50$50  
Heated mirrors $25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 $50
Outside temperature display$50$50  
Trip computer$150$150 $150
Visor mirror, driver  $10 
Visor mirror, passenger  $10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Folding passenger seat  $150$150
Heated front seats $200  
Leather seating surfaces $900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat $100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires  $0 
Off-road suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0   
White-letter tires  $0$0
Total Value of Features$4,080$5,805$3,110$3,765
Value of Feature Adjustments$970$2,695$0$655
Value of Feature Adjustments-885-2,4600-609

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Nissan Xterra

Model Year20062006
ModelMaximaXterra
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase111.2 in106.3 in
Length193.5 in178.7 in
Width71.7 in72.8 in
Height58.3 in74.9 in
Curb Weight3,473 lb.4,165 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in39.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.5 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom43.9 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in39.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in58.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.8 in46.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in34.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.5 ft335.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.565.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Xterra Off Road

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested70093%
Total Not Requested507%
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Rockford Fosgate Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
MP3-compatible player50No
Rockford Fosgate, 380W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested32545%
Total Not Requested40055%

Option Package Details
Nissan Xterra SE

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested70093%
Total Not Requested507%
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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