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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: $41,855

Nissan Maxima SV   
Difference: $31,590

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122015201520152015
ModelMaximaCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenne
TrimSVDieselSS E-HybridTurbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $35,120 $61,700 $74,100 $76,400 $113,600
Tech Package 1,850        
Premium Package 3,300 5,690 4,090 4,090 1,690
Illuminated door sill trim plates 235 1,100 1,100 1,100 1,100
Rear spoiler 375        
Floor mats 195        
Satellite radio   750 750 750 750
Metallic paint (extra cost)   790 790 790  
Heated steering wheel   275 275 275 275
Voice control for nav and audio   595 595 595 595
Proximity key   890 890 890 890
Panoramic sunroof   660 660 660 660
Rear air vents with automatic controls     990   990
Tech Package 1,605        
Premium Package 2,862 0 0 0 0
Illuminated door sill trim plates 183 0 0 0 0
Rear spoiler 298        
Floor mats 146        
Satellite radio   638 638 638 638
Metallic paint (extra cost)   0 0 0  
Heated steering wheel   0 0 0 0
Voice control for nav and audio   506 506 506 506
Proximity key   0 0 0 0
Panoramic sunroof   0 0 0 0
Rear air vents with automatic controls     0   0
Options (change) 5,955 10,750 10,140 9,150 6,950
Options (change) 5,094 1,144 1,144 1,144 1,144
Destination 780 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -5,335 0
Total Price $41,855 $73,445 $85,235 $81,210 $121,545

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Porsche Cayenne

Lowest Adjusted Price: Nissan Maxima SV
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Cayenne S E-Hybrid
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $24,655
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $40,964
Model Year20122015201520152015
ModelMaximaCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenne
TrimSVDieselSS E-HybridTurbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6240hp V6 D420hp V6333hp V6 PiH520hp V8
TransmissionCVT-6T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9100, 10100, 10100, 10585, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18255/55-18265/50-19265/50-19265/50-19
Total Price$41,855$73,445$85,235$81,210$121,545
Adjustments for Features0-6,935-7,660-6,835-12,810
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,855$66,510$77,575$74,375$108,735
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$11,065$7,865$42,225

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Porsche Cayenne

Model Year20122015201520152015
ModelMaximaCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenne
TrimSVDieselSS E-HybridTurbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100    
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300$1300
FWD$0    
AWD $1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Air compressor $35$35$35$35
Power liftgate $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    
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
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25$25$25
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100 $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 $100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250 $250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150    
Rear dual-zone climate control  $125 $125
Rear HVAC unit  $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
Engine / Motor 
11 kWh battery pack   $0 
3.6 kW onboard charger   $0 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150
Regenerative braking $0  $0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0$0$0
Bodyside cladding $350$350$350$350
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275$275
Infotainment 
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0$0$0$0
DVD-compatible player$0    
HD radio $50$50$50$50
Off-road navigation system $0$0$0$0
Rear seat audio controls$25    
SD Card slot$25    
Surround sound    $250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25$25$25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75$75
Boost gauge    $75
Cornering lights $50$50$50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100
Headlight washers $50$50$50$50
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25 
LED headlights    $1000
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25    
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500 
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
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
Metal pedals    $75
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
Synthetic suede headliner    $650
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
Total Value of Features$2,630$9,565$10,290$9,465$15,440
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,935$7,660$6,835$12,810
Value of Feature Adjustments0-202-192269-225

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Porsche Cayenne

Model Year20122015
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

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large10Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested76097%
Total Not Requested253%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Panoramic sunroof300Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Rear air vents with manual controls50Yes
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Second-row 3-person bench0No
A/V input jacks25No
USB port25Yes
Media drive, small5Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Total Requested219589%
Total Not Requested27511%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne Diesel

Satellite radio
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%
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, 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
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested200054%
Total Not Requested170046%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne S

Satellite radio
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Traffic + travel 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%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rearview camera200Yes
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 adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested90041%
Total Not Requested130059%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne S E-Hybrid

Satellite radio
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rearview camera200Yes
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 adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested90041%
Total Not Requested130059%

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

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