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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: $1,895

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,639

Nissan Xterra Off Road   
Difference: $1,416

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820062006
ModelMaximaMaximaXterraXterra
TrimSESLOff RoadSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,630 $30,880 $23,850 $25,750
Base Invoice $26,229 $28,286 $22,306 $24,083
Floor mats 175 175 110 110
Side curtain airbags     700 700
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     230 230
Rockford Fosgate Audio Package     900  
Interior air filter     60 60
Satellite radio     350 350
5-speed automatic     800  
Bodyside moldings       110
Floor mats 131 131 74 74
Side curtain airbags     607 607
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     171 171
Rockford Fosgate Audio Package     780  
Interior air filter     44 44
Satellite radio     304 304
5-speed automatic     748  
Bodyside moldings       77
Options (change) 175 175 3,150 1,560
Options (change) 131 131 2,728 1,277
Destination 695 695 605 605
Total Price $29,500 $31,750 $27,605 $27,915
Total Invoice $27,055 $29,112 $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: $1,585
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,098
Model Year2008200820062006
ModelMaximaMaximaXterraXterra
TrimSESLOff RoadSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine255hp V6255hp V6265hp V6265hp V6
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6A5A5
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/25 MPG19/25 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$29,500$31,750$27,605$27,915
Adjustments for Features-655-2,1300-655
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,845$29,620$27,605$27,260
Cost Above Minimum$0$775$345$0
Total Invoice$27,055$29,112$25,639$25,965
Adjustments for Features-601-1,9530-609
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,454$27,159$25,639$25,356
Cost Above Minimum$0$705$283$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Nissan Xterra

Model Year2008200820062006
ModelMaximaMaximaXterraXterra
TrimSESLOff RoadSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100  
5-speed automatic  $900$900
FWD$0$0  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250$250  
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
Stability control  $400$400
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rack  $300$300
Cargo area rails w/tie downs  $50$50
Cargo mat$40$40  
Cargo net  $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
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300  
Rear spoiler$200   
Skid plate (one)   $50
Skid plates  $150 
Tow hook(s), front  $40$40
Tubular side steps   $350
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
CD player$125   
MP3-compatible player $50$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 
Aluminum trim$100   
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$4,130$5,605$3,475$4,130
Value of Feature Adjustments$655$2,130$0$655
Value of Feature Adjustments-601-1,9530-609

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Nissan Xterra

Model Year20082006
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 Weight3,579 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 player50Yes
Rockford Fosgate, 380W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested37552%
Total Not Requested35048%

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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