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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: $24,335

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092011201120112011
ModelMaximaCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenne
TrimSVBaseSS HybridTurbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $32,860 $47,700 $64,400 $67,700 $106,000
Premium Package 3,450        
Tech Package 1,850        
Rear spoiler 370        
Floor mats 180        
Rear air vents with automatic controls   1,020 1,020   1,020
Panoramic sunroof   660 660 660 660
Proximity key   1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090
Satellite radio   750 750 750 750
Voice control for nav and audio   595 595 595 595
Traffic information   0 0 0 0
Metallic paint (extra cost)   790 790 790  
Premium Package Plus   10,160      
14-way power front seats     1,335 1,335  
Convenience Package     4,520 4,520  
Light Comfort Package     250 250 250
Cooled or ventilated front seats     800 800 800
Rearview camera     1,750 1,750 655
Heated steering wheel     250 250  
Premium Package 2,993        
Tech Package 1,605        
Rear spoiler 292        
Floor mats 135        
Rear air vents with automatic controls   0 0   0
Panoramic sunroof   0 0 0 0
Proximity key   0 0 0 0
Satellite radio   638 638 638 638
Voice control for nav and audio   506 506 506 506
Traffic information   0 0 0 0
Metallic paint (extra cost)   0 0 0  
Premium Package Plus   0      
14-way power front seats     0 0  
Convenience Package     0 0  
Light Comfort Package     0 0 0
Cooled or ventilated front seats     0 0 0
Rearview camera     0 0 0
Heated steering wheel     0 0  
Options (change) 5,850 15,065 13,810 12,790 5,820
Options (change) 5,025 1,144 1,144 1,144 1,144
Destination 695 975 975 975 975
Total Price $39,405 $63,740 $79,185 $81,465 $112,795

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Porsche Cayenne

Lowest Adjusted Price: Nissan Maxima SV
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Cayenne
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,550
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $33,924
Model Year20092011201120112011
ModelMaximaCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenne
TrimSVBaseSS HybridTurbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6300hp V6400hp V8380hp V6 H500hp V8
TransmissionCVT-6M6T8T8T8
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9235, 11235, 11235, 11585, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18255/55-18255/55-18255/55-18265/50-19
Total Price$39,405$63,740$79,185$81,465$112,795
Adjustments for Features0-6,785-7,560-6,535-11,410
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,405$56,955$71,625$74,930$101,385
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$14,670$17,975$44,430

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Porsche Cayenne

Model Year20092011201120112011
ModelMaximaCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenne
TrimSVBaseSS HybridTurbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100    
6-speed manual $150   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300$1300
FWD$0    
AWD $1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Air compressor $35$35$35$35
Power liftgate $350$350$350$350
Remote window/roof operation$15    
Sunshade, rear, power$225    
Sunshades, second row, power $225   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0    
Blind spot warning system $200   
Hill descent control $250$250$250$250
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250$250
Rear side airbags $300$300$300$300
Rollover sensor $50$50$50$50
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50
Cargo cover $75$75$75$75
Cargo mat$40    
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150$150$150
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50$50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175$175
Rear air vents   $100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250 $250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150    
Rear dual-zone climate control $125$125 $125
Rear HVAC unit $400$400 $400
Rear wiper $175$175$175$175
Residual heat $50$50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75    
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15$15$15
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential $150$150 $150
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150 $150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350$350$350$350
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275$275
Infotainment 
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0$0$0$0
Off-road navigation system $0$0$0$0
Rear seat audio controls$25    
SD Card slot$25    
Surround sound    $250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75$75
Cornering lights $50$50$50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100
Headlight washers $50$50$50$50
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim    $100
Automatic seat bolsters, driver    $300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger    $300
Cooled or ventilated driver seat$150    
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300$300$300
Folding second row seats $300$300$300$300
Heated second row seats $200  $200
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250$250
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75$75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75$75
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50    
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150$150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100    
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat    $100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat    $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$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
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$2,230$9,015$9,790$8,765$13,640
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,785$7,560$6,535$11,410
Value of Feature Adjustments0-226-202-170-214

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Porsche Cayenne

Model Year20092011
ModelMaximaCayenne
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.3 in114.0 in
Length190.6 in190.8 in
Width73.2 in76.3 in
Height57.8 in67.4 in
Curb Weight3,557 lb.4,399 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.22.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.2 ft323.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.262.9 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 seat150Yes
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 Requested249091%
Total Not Requested2509%
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

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%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
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
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Navigation system600Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Unbranded, 235W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested324055%
Total Not Requested267545%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne S

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%
Rearview camera
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Total Requested20033%
Total Not Requested40067%
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, passenger seat150No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested12516%
Total Not Requested67584%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Navigation system600Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Unbranded, 235W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested156570%
Total Not Requested67530%
Light Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested15086%
Total Not Requested2514%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne S Hybrid

Rearview camera
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Total Requested20033%
Total Not Requested40067%
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, passenger seat150No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested12516%
Total Not Requested67584%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Navigation system600Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Unbranded, 235W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested156570%
Total Not Requested67530%
Light Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested15086%
Total Not Requested2514%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne Turbo

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%

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