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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: $39,405

Nissan Maxima SV   
Difference: $27,590

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009201020102010201020102010
ModelMaximaCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenne
TrimSVBaseSS TranssyberiaGTSTurboTurbo S
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $32,860 $45,500 $60,700 $70,800 $72,400 $99,900 $126,300
Premium Package 3,450            
Tech Package 1,850            
Floor mats 180 150 150 150 150 150 150
Rear spoiler 370            
Light Comfort Package   650 650 650 650 650 650
iPod integration   440 440 440 440 440 440
Navigation system   3,300 3,300 3,300 3,300    
Comfort Package   1,290 1,290        
Heated front seats   720 720 720 720    
Automatic climate control, front   550          
Metallic paint (extra cost)   710 710 710 710    
Cargo mat   280 280 280 280 280 280
Voice control for nav and audio   595 595 595 595    
Bluetooth cell phone link   695 695 695 695 695 695
Satellite radio   750 750 750 750 750 750
Proximity key   1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090
Rearview camera   1,680 1,680 1,680 1,680 1,680 1,680
Obstacle detection, rear   990 990 990 990    
Panoramic sunroof   3,900 3,900 3,900 3,900 3,900 3,900
Illuminated door sill trim plates   1,040          
Rear air vents with automatic controls   1,690 1,690 1,690 1,690 1,690 1,690
Premium Package 2,993            
Tech Package 1,605            
Floor mats 135 0 0 0 0 0 0
Rear spoiler 292            
Light Comfort Package   0 0 0 0 0 0
iPod integration   374 374 374 374 374 374
Navigation system   2,805 2,805 2,805 2,805    
Comfort Package   0 0        
Heated front seats   0 0 0 0    
Automatic climate control, front   468          
Metallic paint (extra cost)   604 604 604 604    
Cargo mat   238 238 238 238 238 238
Voice control for nav and audio   506 506 506 506    
Bluetooth cell phone link   591 591 591 591 591 591
Satellite radio   638 638 638 638 638 638
Proximity key   0 0 0 0 0 0
Rearview camera   1,428 1,428 1,428 1,428 1,428 1,428
Obstacle detection, rear   842 842 842 842    
Panoramic sunroof   3,315 3,315 3,315 3,315 3,315 3,315
Illuminated door sill trim plates   884          
Rear air vents with automatic controls   1,436 1,436 1,436 1,436 1,436 1,436
Options (change) 5,850 20,520 18,930 17,640 17,640 11,325 11,325
Options (change) 5,025 14,129 12,777 12,777 12,777 8,020 8,020
Destination 695 975 975 975 975 975 975
Total Price $39,405 $66,995 $80,605 $89,415 $91,015 $112,200 $138,600

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Porsche Cayenne

Lowest Adjusted Price: Nissan Maxima SV
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Cayenne Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $22,790
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,644
Model Year2009201020102010201020102010
ModelMaximaCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenne
TrimSVBaseSS TranssyberiaGTSTurboTurbo S
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6290hp V6385hp V8405hp V8405hp V8500hp V8550hp V8
TransmissionCVT-6M6T6M6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWD w/4LAWD w/4LAWD w/4LAWD w/4LAWD w/4LAWD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9100, 12100, 12100, 12100, 12410, 14410, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18235/65-17255/55-18255/55-18295/35-21275/45-19295/35-21
Total Price$39,405$66,995$80,605$89,415$91,015$112,200$138,600
Adjustments for Features0-4,800-5,750-5,650-7,525-10,250-10,925
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,405$62,195$74,855$83,765$83,490$101,950$127,675
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$12,660$21,570$21,295$39,755$65,480

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Porsche Cayenne

Model Year2009201020102010201020102010
ModelMaximaCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenne
TrimSVBaseSS TranssyberiaGTSTurboTurbo S
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100      
6-speed manual $150  $150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100  $1100$1100
-speed    $0   
FWD$0      
AWD w/low range $2200$2200$2200$2200$2200$2200
Accessories 
Air compressor $35$35$35$35$35$35
Power liftgate $350$350$350$350$350$350
Remote window/roof operation$15      
Sunshade, rear, power$225      
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0      
Hill descent control $250$250$250$250$250$250
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150$150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250$250$250$250
Rollover sensor $50$50$50$50$50$50
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50$50$50
Cargo cover $75$75$75$75$75$75
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150$150$150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25$25$25$25
Ski sack $50$50$50$50$50$50
Storage compartment under front seat(s)     $50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175$175$175$175
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250$250$250$250$250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150      
Rear dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125$125$125
Rear HVAC unit $400$400$400$400$400$400
Rear wiper $175$175$175$175$175$175
Residual heat $50$50$50$50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75      
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15$15$15$15$15
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential $150$150$150$150$150$150
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable    $500  
Exterior 
Body kit    $0  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275$275$275$275
Larger rear spoiler   $200   
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 $200$200$200
Wheel-lip moldings    $75 $75
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0$0$0
Off-road navigation system $0$0$0$0  
Rear seat audio controls$25      
SD Card slot$25      
Surround sound     $250$250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75$75$75$75
Cornering lights     $50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100$100$100
Headlight washers     $50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25 $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights     $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25      
Xenon HID headlights$500    $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim    $100$100 
Carbon fiber trim      $200
Cooled or ventilated driver seat$150      
Door sill trim plates$100 $100$100$100$100$100
Folding second row seats $300$300$300$300$300$300
Heated second row seats     $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200     
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250$250$250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 $150$150$150
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50      
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200 $200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150 $150$150$150
Metal pedals $75$75$75$75$75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150$150$150$150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100      
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row $25$25 $25$25$25
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Synthetic suede headliner    $650$650$650
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0$0  
Synthetic suede steering wheel   $150   
Upholstered instrument panel, leather     $1000$1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars      $500
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500$500$500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   $1000$1000$1000$1000
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200$200$200
Off-road suspension (upgrade)   $0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 $100  $100$100
Total Value of Features$3,215$8,015$8,965$8,865$10,740$13,465$14,140
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,800$5,750$5,650$7,525$10,250$10,925
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,082-981-869-1,137-822-709

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Porsche Cayenne

Model Year20092010
ModelMaximaCayenne
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.3 in112.4 in
Length190.6 in188.9 in
Width73.2 in76.0 in
Height57.8 in66.9 in
Curb Weight3,557 lb.4,763 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.26.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in57.4 in
Row 1 Legroom43.8 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in38.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in56.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in36.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.2 ft319.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.262.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SV

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rearview camera200Yes
Panoramic sunroof300Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Rear air vents with manual controls50Yes
USB port25Yes
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Second-row 3-person bench0No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested234085%
Total Not Requested40015%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested116596%
Total Not Requested504%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne

iPod integration
FeatureValueRequested?
Aux input50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested90100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Off-road navigation system0No
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Automatic climate control, front
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested32576%
Total Not Requested10024%
Satellite radio
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Rear air vents with automatic controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Rear HVAC unit400No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested675100%
Light Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested22575%
Total Not Requested7525%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Power seatbelt height adjusters, front row25No
Total Requested32565%
Total Not Requested17535%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne S

iPod integration
FeatureValueRequested?
Aux input50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested90100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Off-road navigation system0No
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Satellite radio
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Rear air vents with automatic controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Rear HVAC unit400No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested675100%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Power seatbelt height adjusters, front row25No
Total Requested32565%
Total Not Requested17535%
Light Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested22575%
Total Not Requested7525%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne S Transsyberia

iPod integration
FeatureValueRequested?
Aux input50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested90100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Off-road navigation system0No
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Satellite radio
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Rear air vents with automatic controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Rear HVAC unit400No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested675100%
Light Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested22575%
Total Not Requested7525%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne GTS

iPod integration
FeatureValueRequested?
Aux input50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested90100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Off-road navigation system0No
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Satellite radio
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Rear air vents with automatic controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Rear HVAC unit400No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested675100%
Light Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested22575%
Total Not Requested7525%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne Turbo

iPod integration
FeatureValueRequested?
Aux input50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested90100%
Total Not Requested00%
Satellite radio
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%
Rear air vents with automatic controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Rear HVAC unit400No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested675100%
Light Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested22575%
Total Not Requested7525%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne Turbo S

iPod integration
FeatureValueRequested?
Aux input50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested90100%
Total Not Requested00%
Satellite radio
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%
Rear air vents with automatic controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Rear HVAC unit400No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested675100%
Light Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested22575%
Total Not Requested7525%

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