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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: $28,825

Nissan Xterra SE   
Difference: $6,670

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,985

Nissan Xterra SE   
Difference: $5,267

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062009
ModelMaximaMaximaXterra
TrimSESLSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $27,900 $30,000 $27,340
Base Invoice $25,511 $27,437 $25,620
Stability control 600 600  
Sunroof 900 900  
Floor mats 160 160 115
Satellite radio 350 350  
Navigation system 1,800 1,800  
Xenon HID headlights 150 150  
Driver Preferred Package 3,500 800  
Mud guards 130 130  
Technology Package     0
Portable navigation system     590
Stability control 520 520  
Sunroof 780 780  
Floor mats 121 121 84
Satellite radio 304 304  
Navigation system 1,561 1,561  
Xenon HID headlights 131 131  
Driver Preferred Package 3,035 694  
Mud guards 99 99  
Technology Package     0
Portable navigation system     501
Options (change) 7,590 4,890 705
Options (change) 6,551 4,210 585
Destination 605 605 780
Total Price $36,095 $35,495 $28,825
Total Invoice $32,667 $32,252 $26,985

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Nissan Xterra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Xterra SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,205
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,027
Model Year200620062009
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)320, 8320, 8380, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18225/55-17265/65-17
Total Price$36,095$35,495$28,825
Adjustments for Features-2,665-2,4650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,430$33,030$28,825
Cost Above Minimum$400$0$0
Total Invoice$32,667$32,252$26,985
Adjustments for Features-2,412-2,2400
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,255$30,012$26,985
Cost Above Minimum$243$0$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Nissan Xterra

Model Year200620062009
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 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
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
Rear spoiler$200  
Skid plate (one)  $50
Sunroof$900$900 
Tow hook(s), front  $40
Tubular side steps  $350
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
Cassette player$50$50 
MP3-compatible player  $50
Navigation system$600$600 
Portable navigation system  $400
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Compass  $0
Cornering lights$50$50 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Folding passenger seat  $150
Heated front seats$200$200 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
White-letter tires  $0
Total Value of Features$5,980$5,780$3,315
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,665$2,465$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,412-2,2400

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Nissan Xterra

Model Year20062009
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 Maxima SE

Driver Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Rear spoiler200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25No
Heated front seats200No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Compass0No
Bose, 320W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested120042%
Total Not Requested165058%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SL

Driver Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested10013%
Total Not Requested67587%

Option Package Details
Nissan Xterra SE

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
MP3-compatible player50No
Rockford Fosgate, 380W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50No
Total Requested62558%
Total Not Requested45042%

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