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Nissan Maxima vs. Porsche Cayenne Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Maxima vs. Porsche Cayenne Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,495

Nissan Maxima SL   
Difference: $24,135

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006201320132013201320132013
ModelMaximaMaximaCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenne
TrimSESLBaseDieselSS HybridGTSTurbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,900 $30,000 $48,850 $55,750 $65,850 $69,850 $82,050 $108,750
Driver Preferred Package 3,500 800            
Mud guards 130 130            
Stability control 600 600            
Sunroof 900 900            
Floor mats 160 160            
Satellite radio 350 350 750 750 750 750 750  
Xenon HID headlights 150 150            
Navigation system 1,800 1,800            
14-way power front seats     1,725 1,725        
Convenience Package     5,640 5,640 4,540 4,540    
CD changer, in-dash     650 650 650 650 650 650
Heated steering wheel     250 250 250 250 250  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     790 790 790 790 790  
Auto-dimming mirrors             420  
Heated front seats             525  
Driver Preferred Package 3,035 694            
Mud guards 99 99            
Stability control 520 520            
Sunroof 780 780            
Floor mats 121 121            
Satellite radio 304 304 638 638 638 638 638  
Xenon HID headlights 131 131            
Navigation system 1,561 1,561            
14-way power front seats     0 0        
Convenience Package     0 0 0 0    
CD changer, in-dash     0 0 0 0 0 0
Heated steering wheel     0 0 0 0 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     0 0 0 0 0  
Auto-dimming mirrors             0  
Heated front seats             0  
Options (change) 7,590 4,890 9,805 9,805 6,980 6,980 3,385 650
Options (change) 6,551 4,210 638 638 638 638 638 0
Destination 605 605 975 975 975 975 975 975
Total Price $36,095 $35,495 $59,630 $66,530 $73,805 $77,805 $86,410 $110,375

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Porsche Cayenne

Lowest Adjusted Price: Nissan Maxima SL
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Cayenne Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $19,185
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,371
Model Year20062006201320132013201320132013
ModelMaximaMaximaCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenne
TrimSESLBaseDieselSS HybridGTSTurbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine265hp V6265hp V6300hp V6240hp V6 D400hp V8380hp V6 H420hp V8500hp V8
TransmissionT5T5M6T8T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 8320, 8235, 11235, 11235, 11235, 11100, 10585, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18225/55-17255/55-18255/55-18255/55-18255/55-18275/45-20265/50-19
Total Price$36,095$35,495$59,630$66,530$73,805$77,805$86,410$110,375
Adjustments for Features-2000-4,950-6,300-5,575-5,525-7,635-10,675
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,895$35,495$54,680$60,230$68,230$72,280$78,775$99,700
Cost Above Minimum$400$0$0$5,550$13,550$17,600$24,095$45,020

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Porsche Cayenne

Model Year20062006201320132013201320132013
ModelMaximaMaximaCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenne
TrimSESLBaseDieselSS HybridGTSTurbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000      
6-speed manual  $150     
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300$1300$1300$1300$1300
FWD$0$0      
AWD  $1700$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Air compressor  $35$35$35$35$35$35
Power liftgate  $350$350$350$350$350$350
Remote window/roof operation$15$15      
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350   $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0      
Hill descent control  $250$250$250$250$250$250
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75$75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front       $150
Obstacle detection, rear       $250
Rear side airbags  $300$300$300$300$300$300
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50$50$50$50
Tire-pressure monitor  $75$75$75$75$75$75
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100 $100  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50$50$50$50
Cargo cover  $75$75$75$75$75$75
Cargo mat$40$40      
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25      
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50$50$50$50$50$50
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15$15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175$175$175$175
Rear wiper  $175$175$175$175$175$175
Residual heat  $50$50$50$50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75      
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15$15$15$15$15$15
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential  $150 $150 $150$150
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150$150$150$150$150
Exterior 
Body kit      $0 
Bodyside cladding  $350$350$350$350$350$350
Bodyside moldings$75$75      
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275$275$275$275$275
Larger rear spoiler      $200 
Painted brake calipers (optional)      $0 
Rear spoiler$200 $200$200$200$200 $200
Wheel-lip moldings      $75 
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50$50$50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25$25$25$25
Cassette player$50$50      
HD radio       $50
Media drive  $15$15$15$15 $15
MP3-compatible player  $50$50$50$50$50$50
Navigation system$600$600$600$600$600$600 $600
Off-road navigation system  $0$0$0$0 $0
Surround sound       $250
Traffic information       $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25$25$25$25$25
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Headlight washers  $50$50$50$50$50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25   $25
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150$150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim      $100$100
Automatic seat bolsters, driver       $300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger       $300
Heated second row seats       $200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75$75$75$75$75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75$75$75$75$75
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150   $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150   $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150   $150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100      
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat       $100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat       $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100   $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100   $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces      $0 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather      $1000$1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical      $500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable      $1000$1000
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200$200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0       
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100$100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$2,555$2,355$7,305$8,655$7,930$7,880$9,990$13,030
Value of Feature Adjustments$200$0$4,950$6,300$5,575$5,525$7,635$10,675
Value of Feature Adjustments-1810-134-153-122-115-143-94

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Porsche Cayenne

Model Year20062013
ModelMaximaCayenne
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase111.2 in114.0 in
Length193.5 in190.8 in
Width71.7 in76.3 in
Height58.3 in67.4 in
Curb Weight3,474 lb.4,399 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.22.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.5 ft323.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.562.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SE

Driver Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Compass0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Bose, 320W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested250088%
Total Not Requested35012%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SL

Driver Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested775100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne

14-way power front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested32533%
Total Not Requested67567%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25No
Unbranded, 235W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested275082%
Total Not Requested59018%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne Diesel

14-way power front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested32533%
Total Not Requested67567%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25No
Unbranded, 235W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested275082%
Total Not Requested59018%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne S

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25No
Unbranded, 235W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested165074%
Total Not Requested59026%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne S Hybrid

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25No
Unbranded, 235W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested165074%
Total Not Requested59026%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne GTS

Auto-dimming mirrors
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%

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