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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: $29,155

Nissan Xterra SE   
Difference: $1,310

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,296

Nissan Xterra SE   
Difference: $501

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062008
ModelMaximaMaximaXterra
TrimSESLSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $27,900 $30,000 $27,560
Base Invoice $25,511 $27,437 $25,826
Stability control 600 600  
Sunroof 900 900  
Floor mats 160 160 115
Bluetooth cell phone link 300 300  
Satellite radio   350  
Side curtain airbags     700
Stability control 520 520  
Sunroof 780 780  
Floor mats 121 121 83
Bluetooth cell phone link 260 260  
Satellite radio   304  
Side curtain airbags     607
Options (change) 1,960 2,310 815
Options (change) 1,681 1,985 690
Destination 605 605 780
Total Price $30,465 $32,915 $29,155
Total Invoice $27,797 $30,027 $27,296

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Nissan Xterra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Xterra SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,045
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $259
Model Year200620062008
ModelMaximaMaximaXterra
TrimSESLSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine265hp V6265hp V6261hp V6
TransmissionT5T5A5
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG20/28 MPG15/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)240, 8320, 8380, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18225/55-17265/65-17
Total Price$30,465$32,915$29,155
Adjustments for Features-265-1,9900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,200$30,925$29,155
Cost Above Minimum$0$725$0
Total Invoice$27,797$30,027$27,296
Adjustments for Features-242-1,8150
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,555$28,212$27,296
Cost Above Minimum$0$657$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Nissan Xterra

Model Year200620062008
ModelMaximaMaximaXterra
TrimSESLSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
5-speed automatic  $900
FWD$0$0 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $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
Tire-pressure monitor  $75
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rack  $300
Cargo area rails w/tie downs  $50
Cargo mat$40$40 
Small cargo box, roof-mounted  $75
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear wiper  $175
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Skid plate (one)  $50
Sunroof$900$900 
Tow hook(s), front  $40
Tubular side steps  $350
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
Cassette player$50$50 
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
MP3-compatible player  $50
Satellite radio $200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Compass $0$0
Cornering lights$50$50 
Heated mirrors $25 
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Folding passenger seat  $150
Heated front seats $200 
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat  $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 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
White-letter tires  $0
Total Value of Features$3,655$5,380$3,390
Value of Feature Adjustments$265$1,990$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-242-1,8150

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

Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Nissan Xterra

Model Year20062008
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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See a complete comparison of Nissan Maxima vs. Nissan Xterra specs.

Option Package Details
Nissan Xterra SE

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested70093%
Total Not Requested507%

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