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Nissan Maxima vs. Saab 9-3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Maxima vs. Saab 9-3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $38,260

Saab 9-3 Aero   
Difference: $4,285

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,001

Saab 9-3 Aero   
Difference: $3,679

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182006
ModelMaxima9-3
TrimPlatinumAero
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $40,940 $31,900
Base Invoice $38,212 $30,082
Body kit 420  
Floor mats 300  
Touring Package   1,195
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Heated front seats   550
Navigation system   1,995
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,350
Body kit 349  
Floor mats 234  
Touring Package   1,076
Metallic paint (extra cost)   495
Heated front seats   495
Navigation system   1,796
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,337
Options (change) 720 5,640
Options (change) 583 5,199
Destination 885 720
Total Price $42,545 $38,260
Total Invoice $39,680 $36,001

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Saab 9-3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Maxima Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $845
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,106
Model Year20182006
ModelMaxima9-3
TrimPlatinumAero
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V6250hp V6
TransmissionCVT-7T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG17/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 11300, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18235/45-17
Total Price$42,545$38,260
Adjustments for Features-5,1300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,415$38,260
Total Invoice$39,680$36,001
Adjustments for Features-4,7850
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,895$36,001

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Saab 9-3

Model Year20182006
ModelMaxima9-3
TrimPlatinumAero
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Cruise control $150
Heated steering wheel$100 
Proximity key$250 
Remote app$25 
Remote start$150 
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Around view cameras$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Moving object detection, front$25 
Moving object detection, rear$25 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Predictive forward collision warning$250 
Rollover sensor$50 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo mat$40 
Cargo net$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Laminated front side windows$200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)$0 
Satellite radio$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Boost gauge $75
Compass $0
Fog light, rear $100
Headlight washers $50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$9,230$4,100
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,130$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,7850

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Saab 9-3

Model Year20182006
ModelMaxima9-3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in105.3 in
Length192.8 in182.5 in
Width73.2 in69.0 in
Height56.5 in56.8 in
Curb Weight3,471 lb.3,385 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.16.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom45.0 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in37.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.2 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume14.3 ft315.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Saab 9-3 Aero

Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested20080%
Total Not Requested5020%
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%
Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0No
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Total Requested815100%
Total Not Requested00%

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