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Nissan Maxima vs. Saturn AURA Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Maxima vs. Saturn AURA Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,920

Saturn AURA XR V6   
Difference: $5,430

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,067

Saturn AURA XR V6   
Difference: $4,351

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082009
ModelMaximaMaximaAURA
TrimSESLXR V6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,630 $30,880 $27,150
Base Invoice $26,229 $28,286 $25,385
Sensory Package 2,550    
Stability control 600 600  
Platinum Edition Package 1,100 1,100  
Floor mats 175 175  
Sunroof 900 900 800
CD changer, in-dash     300
Sensory Package 2,213    
Stability control 520 520  
Platinum Edition Package 1,006 1,006  
Floor mats 131 131  
Sunroof 780 780 736
CD changer, in-dash     276
Options (change) 5,325 2,775 1,100
Options (change) 4,650 2,437 1,012
Destination 695 695 670
Total Price $34,650 $34,350 $28,920
Total Invoice $31,574 $31,418 $27,067

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Saturn AURA

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Saturn AURA XR V6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,975
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,908
Model Year200820082009
ModelMaximaMaximaAURA
TrimSESLXR V6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine255hp V6255hp V6252hp V6
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/25 MPG19/25 MPG17/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 8320, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18225/55-17225/50-18
Total Price$34,650$34,350$28,920
Adjustments for Features-1,755-1,4550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,895$32,895$28,920
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$0
Total Invoice$31,574$31,418$27,067
Adjustments for Features-1,599-1,3310
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,975$30,087$27,067
Cost Above Minimum$0$112$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Saturn AURA

Model Year200820082009
ModelMaximaMaximaAURA
TrimSESLXR V6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote start  $150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows  $200
Rear spoiler$200  
Infotainment 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Cornering lights$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$4,130$3,830$2,375
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,755$1,455$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,599-1,3310

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Saturn AURA

Model Year20082009
ModelMaximaAURA
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.2 in112.3 in
Length193.5 in190.9 in
Width71.7 in70.3 in
Height58.3 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,579 lb.3,660 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.5 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.9 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.8 in52.2 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume15.5 ft314.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SE

Sensory Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Satellite radio200Yes
Compass0Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 320W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested157574%
Total Not Requested55026%
Platinum Edition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested17511%
Total Not Requested135089%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SL

Platinum Edition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested17511%
Total Not Requested135089%

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