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Nissan Maxima vs. Pontiac G3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Maxima vs. Pontiac G3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $15,720

Pontiac G3   
Difference: $14,680

Lowest Total Invoice: $14,991

Pontiac G3   
Difference: $12,844

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082010
ModelMaximaMaximaG3
TrimSESLBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $28,630 $30,880 $14,275
Base Invoice $26,229 $28,286 $13,633
Floor mats 175 175  
Sunroof 900 900 725
Floor mats 131 131  
Sunroof 780 780 638
Options (change) 1,075 1,075 725
Options (change) 911 911 638
Destination 695 695 720
Total Price $30,400 $32,650 $15,720
Total Invoice $27,835 $29,892 $14,991

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Pontiac G3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Pontiac G3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,745
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,410
Model Year200820082010
ModelMaximaMaximaG3
TrimSESLBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine255hp V6255hp V6108hp I4
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)240, 8320, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18225/55-17185/60-14
Total Price$30,400$32,650$15,720
Adjustments for Features-5,935-7,4100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,465$25,240$15,720
Cost Above Minimum$0$775$0
Total Invoice$27,835$29,892$14,991
Adjustments for Features-5,434-6,7840
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,401$23,108$14,991
Cost Above Minimum$0$707$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Pontiac G3

Model Year200820082010
ModelMaximaMaximaG3
TrimSESLBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100 
5-speed manual  $0
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Cruise control$150$150 
Power front side windows$250$250 
Power locks$275$275 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote keyless entry$225$225 
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 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Antilock brakes (ABS)$400$400 
Brake assist$50$50 
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Traction control$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
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 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Rear spoiler$200  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
CD changer, in-dash $325 
CD player$125 $125
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Satellite radio $200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Compass $0 
Cornering lights$50$50 
Heated mirrors $25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Manual remote mirrors  $25
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Power mirrors$150$150 
Trip computer$150$150 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
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
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 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$6,805$8,280$870
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,935$7,410$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,434-6,7840

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Pontiac G3

Model Year20082010
ModelMaximaG3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase111.2 in97.6 in
Length193.5 in155.0 in
Width71.7 in66.1 in
Height58.3 in59.3 in
Curb Weight3,580 lb.2,547 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.12.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in53.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.5 in51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom43.9 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.8 in52.8 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.5 ft37.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.542.0 ft3

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