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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: $31,575

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009201820182018201820182018
ModelMaximaCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenne
TrimSVBasePlatinum EditionSGTSTurboTurbo S
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $32,860 $60,600 $66,700 $77,400 $98,600 $118,100 $161,600
Premium Package 3,450 5,700 3,390 4,100 2,920 1,690  
Tech Package 1,850            
Rear spoiler 370            
Floor mats 180            
Metallic paint (extra cost)   800 800 800 800    
Voice control for nav and audio   0 0 0 0 0 0
Heated steering wheel   280 280 280 280 280 280
Proximity key   890 890 890 890 890 890
Panoramic sunroof   670 670 670 670 670 670
Rear air vents with automatic controls   990 990 990 990 990 990
Rearview camera             660
Wood trim             0
Cooled or ventilated front seats             790
Premium Package 2,993 0 0 0 0 0  
Tech Package 1,605            
Rear spoiler 292            
Floor mats 135            
Metallic paint (extra cost)   0 0 0 0    
Voice control for nav and audio   0 0 0 0 0 0
Heated steering wheel   0 0 0 0 0 0
Proximity key   0 0 0 0 0 0
Panoramic sunroof   0 0 0 0 0 0
Rear air vents with automatic controls   0 0 0 0 0 0
Rearview camera             0
Wood trim             0
Cooled or ventilated front seats             0
Options (change) 5,850 9,330 7,020 7,730 6,550 4,520 4,280
Options (change) 5,025 0 0 0 0 0 0
Destination 695 1,050 1,050 1,050 1,050 1,050 1,050
Total Price $39,405 $70,980 $74,770 $86,180 $106,200 $123,670 $166,930

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Porsche Cayenne

Lowest Adjusted Price: Nissan Maxima SV
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Cayenne Platinum Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $23,715
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $34,891
Model Year2009201820182018201820182018
ModelMaximaCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenne
TrimSVBasePlatinum EditionSGTSTurboTurbo S
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6300hp V6300hp V6420hp V6440hp V6520hp V8570hp V8
TransmissionCVT-6T8T8T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9100, 10665, 14100, 10100, 10665, 14665, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18255/55-18275/45-20265/50-19275/45-20265/50-19295/35-21
Total Price$39,405$70,980$74,770$86,180$106,200$123,670$166,930
Adjustments for Features0-7,860-8,835-7,860-11,685-13,035-18,585
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,405$63,120$65,935$78,320$94,515$110,635$148,345
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,815$15,200$31,395$47,515$85,225

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Porsche Cayenne

Model Year2009201820182018201820182018
ModelMaximaCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenne
TrimSVBasePlatinum EditionSGTSTurboTurbo S
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100      
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300
FWD$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 app  $25    
Remote window/roof operation$15      
Sunshade, rear, power$225      
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0      
Ceramic brake rotors      $4000
Hill descent control $250$250$250$250$250$250
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150$150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250$250$250$250
Rear side airbags $300$300$300$300$300$300
Rollover sensor $50$50$50$50$50$50
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25$25$25$25$25
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150 $150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based      $100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50$50$50
Cargo cover $75$75$75$75$75$75
Cargo mat$40      
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150$150$150$150$150
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50$50$50$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 
Limited-slip rear differential      $300
Lockable center differential $150$150$150$150$150$150
Lockable rear differential      $150
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150$150$150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable    $500  
Regenerative braking     $0$0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0$0$0$0$0
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0 $0 $0
Body kit    $0  
Bodyside cladding $350$350$350$350$350$350
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 $75 $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0    
App support  $0    
Apple CarPlay support  $100    
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25$25$25
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0$0$0$0$0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200$200$200$200
HD radio $50$50$50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet  $150    
Navigation map updates, three years  $0    
Off-road navigation system $0$0$0$0$0$0
Rear seat audio controls$25      
SD Card slot$25      
Surround sound  $250  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200    
Traffic + travel information     $25$25
Traffic information$25 $25    
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25$25$25$25 
Auto-dimming headlights      $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75$75$75$75
Boost gauge    $75$75$75
Chronometer      $100
Cornering lights $50$50$50$50$50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100$100$100
Headlight washers $50$50$50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150$150$150 
LED headlights     $1000$1000
Performance meter      $150
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25      
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim    $100$100 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver     $300$300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger     $300$300
Cooled or ventilated driver seat$150      
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300$300$300$300$300
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
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75$75$75$75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75$75$75$75
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50      
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150$150$150$150
Metal pedals    $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 thigh bolsters, driver seat     $100$100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat     $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
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  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather    $1000$1000$1000
Wood trim      $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars      $500
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500$500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable    $1000$1000$1000
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0  
Transmission 
Launch control      $100
Total Value of Features$3,105$10,965$11,940$10,965$14,790$16,140$21,690
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,860$8,835$7,860$11,685$13,035$18,585
Value of Feature Adjustments0-116-124-96-116-111-117

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Porsche Cayenne

Model Year20092018
ModelMaximaCayenne
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.3 in114.0 in
Length190.6 in191.1 in
Width73.2 in78.7 in
Height57.8 in67.4 in
Curb Weight3,557 lb.4,489 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
Cargo net40Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
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
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
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunroof900Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
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 length adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested200054%
Total Not Requested170046%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne Platinum Edition

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
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunroof900Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
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 length adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested157562%
Total Not Requested97538%

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%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
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 length adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested90041%
Total Not Requested130059%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne GTS

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
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
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 length adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested90046%
Total Not Requested105054%

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%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested35054%
Total Not Requested30046%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne Turbo 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%

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