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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: $42,200

Nissan Maxima Platinum   
Difference: $36,950

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201820182018201820182018
ModelMaximaCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenne
TrimPlatinumBasePlatinum EditionSGTSTurboTurbo S
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $40,340 $60,600 $66,700 $77,400 $98,600 $118,100 $161,600
Floor mats 220            
Rear spoiler 405            
Illuminated door sill trim plates 350 1,110   1,110 1,110 1,110 1,110
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   2,310 2,310 2,310 2,310 2,310 2,310
Premium Plus Package   9,100 6,780 7,490 5,830   3,250
Porsche Connect Plus   1,250   1,250 1,250 1,250 1,250
Around view cameras   850 850 850 850 1,510 850
Panoramic sunroof   670 670     670  
Laminated front side windows   1,130 1,130 1,130 1,130 1,130 1,130
Heated steering wheel   280 280 280 280 280 280
Voice control for nav and audio   0 0 0 0 0 0
Metallic paint (extra cost)   800 800 800 800    
Front buckets     0        
Comfort Lighting Package           330  
Cooled or ventilated front seats           790  
Proximity key           890  
Wood trim             0
Floor mats 167            
Rear spoiler 344            
Illuminated door sill trim plates 266 0   0 0 0 0
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   0 0 0 0 0 0
Premium Plus Package   0 0 0 0   0
Porsche Connect Plus   0   0 0 0 0
Around view cameras   0 0 0 0 0 0
Panoramic sunroof   0 0     0  
Laminated front side windows   0 0 0 0 0 0
Heated steering wheel   0 0 0 0 0 0
Voice control for nav and audio   0 0 0 0 0 0
Metallic paint (extra cost)   0 0 0 0    
Front buckets     0        
Comfort Lighting Package           0  
Cooled or ventilated front seats           0  
Proximity key           0  
Wood trim             0
Options (change) 975 17,500 12,820 15,220 13,560 10,270 10,180
Options (change) 777 0 0 0 0 0 0
Destination 885 1,050 1,050 1,050 1,050 1,050 1,050
Total Price $42,200 $79,150 $80,570 $93,670 $113,210 $129,420 $172,830

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Porsche Cayenne

Lowest Adjusted Price: Nissan Maxima Platinum
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Cayenne Turbo S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $30,325
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $38,365
Model Year2017201820182018201820182018
ModelMaximaCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenne
TrimPlatinumBasePlatinum EditionSGTSTurboTurbo S
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine300hp V6300hp V6300hp V6420hp V6440hp V6520hp V8570hp V8
TransmissionCVT-7T8T8T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 11100, 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$42,200$79,150$80,570$93,670$113,210$129,420$172,830
Adjustments for Features0-6,625-6,950-6,625-10,450-10,450-16,575
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,200$72,525$73,620$87,045$102,760$118,970$156,255
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,095$14,520$30,235$46,445$83,730

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Porsche Cayenne

Model Year2017201820182018201820182018
ModelMaximaCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenne
TrimPlatinumBasePlatinum EditionSGTSTurboTurbo S
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-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 
Active noise reduction$0      
Adaptive cruise control$600      
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850$850$850$850$850
Air compressor $35$35$35$35$35$35
Power liftgate $350$350$350$350$350$350
Remote start$150      
Remote window/roof operation$15      
Sunshade, rear, power$225      
Sunshades, second row, power $225$225$225$225 $225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200$200$200 $200
Ceramic brake rotors      $4000
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100      
Driver drowsiness monitor$150      
Forward collision warning $200$200$200$200$200$200
Hill descent control $250$250$250$250$250$250
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75$75$75
Moving object detection, front$25      
Moving object detection, rear$25      
Predictive forward collision warning$250      
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0$0$0$0
Rear side airbags $300$300$300$300$300$300
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
Overhead sunglass holder$25      
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100$100$100$100
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
Rear wiper $175$175$175$175$175$175
Residual heat $50$50$50$50$50$50
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
Laminated rear side windows $100$100$100$100$100$100
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$0$0$0$0$0
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0$0$0$0$0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200$200$200$200
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150$150$150
Media drive $15$15$15$15$15$15
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0$0$0$0
Off-road navigation system $0$0$0$0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader$25      
Surround sound$250 $250  $250$250
Traffic + travel information$25    $25$25
Traffic information $25$25$25$25  
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50$50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25$25$25$25 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200$200 $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
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250      
LED headlights $1000$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750      
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      
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim    $100$100 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver     $300$300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger     $300$300
Heated second row seats $200$200$200$200$200$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
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0  
Transmission 
Launch control      $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$4,730$11,355$11,680$11,355$15,180$15,180$21,305
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,625$6,950$6,625$10,450$10,450$16,575
Value of Feature Adjustments0-88-91-74-97-85-101

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Porsche Cayenne

Model Year20172018
ModelMaximaCayenne
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.3 in114.0 in
Length192.8 in191.1 in
Width73.2 in78.7 in
Height56.5 in67.4 in
Curb Weight3,472 lb.4,489 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.22.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom45.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.3 ft323.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.362.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested40036%
Total Not Requested70064%
Around view cameras
FeatureValueRequested?
Around view cameras500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Laminated front side windows
FeatureValueRequested?
Laminated front side windows200Yes
Laminated rear side windows100No
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Heated second row seats200No
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
LED headlights500No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
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
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested315060%
Total Not Requested212540%
Porsche Connect Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Traffic information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Total Requested35064%
Total Not Requested20036%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne Platinum Edition

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested40036%
Total Not Requested70064%
Laminated front side windows
FeatureValueRequested?
Laminated front side windows200Yes
Laminated rear side windows100No
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
LED headlights500No
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
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested232556%
Total Not Requested180044%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne S

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested40036%
Total Not Requested70064%
Laminated front side windows
FeatureValueRequested?
Laminated front side windows200Yes
Laminated rear side windows100No
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof300Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
LED headlights500No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
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
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested195048%
Total Not Requested212552%
Porsche Connect Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Traffic information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Total Requested35064%
Total Not Requested20036%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne GTS

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested40036%
Total Not Requested70064%
Laminated front side windows
FeatureValueRequested?
Laminated front side windows200Yes
Laminated rear side windows100No
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof300Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
LED headlights500No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
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
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested195051%
Total Not Requested187549%
Porsche Connect Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Traffic information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Total Requested35064%
Total Not Requested20036%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne Turbo

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested40036%
Total Not Requested70064%
Laminated front side windows
FeatureValueRequested?
Laminated front side windows200Yes
Laminated rear side windows100No
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%
Porsche Connect Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Traffic information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Total Requested35064%
Total Not Requested20036%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne Turbo S

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested40036%
Total Not Requested70064%
Laminated front side windows
FeatureValueRequested?
Laminated front side windows200Yes
Laminated rear side windows100No
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof300Yes
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested140086%
Total Not Requested22514%
Porsche Connect Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Traffic information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Total Requested35064%
Total Not Requested20036%

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