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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: $26,505

Nissan Xterra S   
Difference: $4,695

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,380

Nissan Xterra S   
Difference: $3,201

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082014
ModelMaximaMaximaXterra
TrimSESLS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $28,630 $30,880 $25,300
Base Invoice $26,229 $28,286 $24,242
Stability control 600 600  
Platinum Edition Package 1,100 1,100  
Floor mats 175 175 135
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     210
Stability control 520 520  
Platinum Edition Package 1,006 1,006  
Floor mats 131 131 106
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     172
Options (change) 1,875 1,875 345
Options (change) 1,657 1,657 278
Destination 695 695 860
Total Price $31,200 $33,450 $26,505
Total Invoice $28,581 $30,638 $25,380

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Nissan Xterra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Xterra S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,625
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $389
Model Year200820082014
ModelMaximaMaximaXterra
TrimSESLS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine255hp V6255hp V6261hp V6
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6A5
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/25 MPG19/25 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)240, 8320, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18225/55-17265/70-16
Total Price$31,200$33,450$26,505
Adjustments for Features-3,070-4,5450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,130$28,905$26,505
Cost Above Minimum$0$775$0
Total Invoice$28,581$30,638$25,380
Adjustments for Features-2,812-4,1630
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,769$26,475$25,380
Cost Above Minimum$0$706$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Nissan Xterra

Model Year200820082014
ModelMaximaMaximaXterra
TrimSESLS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100 
5-speed automatic  $900
FWD$0$0 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Proximity key$250$250 
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 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor  $50
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails  $250
Cargo area rails w/tie downs  $50
Cargo mat$40$40 
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
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300 
Rear bumper protector  $40
Rear spoiler$200  
Skid plate (one)  $50
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325 
CD player$125 $125
MP3-compatible player $50 
Satellite radio $200$200
USB port  $25
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$0
Cornering lights$50$50 
Fog lights$125$125 
Heated mirrors $25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Trip computer$150$150 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Heated front seats $200 
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
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 
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 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
White-letter tires  $0
Total Value of Features$5,755$7,230$2,685
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,070$4,545$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,812-4,1630

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Nissan Xterra

Model Year20082014
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.4,143 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

Platinum Edition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested1007%
Total Not Requested142593%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SL

Platinum Edition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested1007%
Total Not Requested142593%

Option Package Details
Nissan Xterra S

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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