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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: $36,245

Nissan Maxima SL   
Difference: $24,895

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720072012201220122012
ModelMaximaMaximaCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenne
TrimSESLBaseSS HybridTurbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,050 $30,150 $48,200 $65,000 $69,000 $107,100
Driver Preferred Package 3,600 1,000        
Mud guards 140 140        
Stability control 600 600        
Sunroof 900 900        
Floor mats 170 170        
Satellite radio 350 350 750 750 750 750
Xenon HID headlights 150 150        
Navigation system 1,800 1,800        
Rear spoiler   360        
Aluminum trim     995 995 995  
Proximity key     1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090
CD changer, in-dash     650 650 650 650
Metallic paint (extra cost)     790 790 790  
Premium Package     7,690      
Convenience Package       4,520 4,520  
Obstacle detection, rear       1,095 1,095  
Heated steering wheel       250 250  
Driver Preferred Package 3,122 867        
Mud guards 105 105        
Stability control 520 520        
Sunroof 780 780        
Floor mats 127 127        
Satellite radio 304 304 638 638 638 638
Xenon HID headlights 131 131        
Navigation system 1,561 1,561        
Rear spoiler   282        
Aluminum trim     0 0 0  
Proximity key     0 0 0 0
CD changer, in-dash     0 0 0 0
Metallic paint (extra cost)     0 0 0  
Premium Package     0      
Convenience Package       0 0  
Obstacle detection, rear       0 0  
Heated steering wheel       0 0  
Options (change) 7,710 5,470 11,965 10,140 10,140 2,490
Options (change) 6,650 4,677 638 638 638 638
Destination 625 625 975 975 975 975
Total Price $36,385 $36,245 $61,140 $76,115 $80,115 $110,565

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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: $20,055
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,366
Model Year200720072012201220122012
ModelMaximaMaximaCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenne
TrimSESLBaseSS HybridTurbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine255hp V6255hp V6300hp V6400hp V8380hp V6 H500hp V8
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6M6T8T8T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 8320, 8235, 11235, 11235, 11585, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18225/55-17255/55-18255/55-18255/55-18265/50-19
Total Price$36,385$36,245$61,140$76,115$80,115$110,565
Adjustments for Features-1000-4,840-5,465-5,415-9,990
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,285$36,245$56,300$70,650$74,700$100,575
Cost Above Minimum$40$0$0$14,350$18,400$44,275

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Porsche Cayenne

Model Year200720072012201220122012
ModelMaximaMaximaCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenne
TrimSESLBaseSS HybridTurbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100    
6-speed manual  $150   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300$1300$1300
FWD$0$0    
AWD  $1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Air compressor  $35$35$35$35
Power liftgate  $350$350$350$350
Remote window/roof operation$15$15    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$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
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150$150
Rear side airbags  $300$300$300$300
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50$50
Tire-pressure monitor  $75$75$75$75
Torque vectoring, brake-based    $100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50$50
Cargo cover  $75$75$75$75
Cargo mat$40$40    
Cargo net  $40$40$40$40
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25    
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100$100
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50$50$50$50
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175$175
Rear wiper  $175$175$175$175
Residual heat  $50$50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75    
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15$15$15$15
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential  $150$150 $150
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150$150$150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350$350$350$350
Bodyside moldings$75$75    
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275$275$275
Infotainment 
Media drive  $15$15$15$15
Off-road navigation system  $0$0$0$0
Surround sound     $250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100$100
Headlight washers  $50$50$50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25  $25
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 $100$100$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
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75$75$75
Memory system, passenger seat  $150  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150  $150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $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
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Upholstered instrument panel, leather     $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical     $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable     $1000
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0     
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$1,905$1,805$6,645$7,270$7,220$11,795
Value of Feature Adjustments$100$0$4,840$5,465$5,415$9,990
Value of Feature Adjustments-900-128-116-109-146

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Porsche Cayenne

Model Year20072012
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 Weight3,580 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
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
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
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Bose, 320W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested260088%
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
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested1025100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
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, passenger seat150No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
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 Requested322570%
Total Not Requested141530%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne S

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
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

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
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%

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