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Nissan Maxima vs. Toyota Avalon Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Maxima vs. Toyota Avalon Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,495

Nissan Maxima SL   
Difference: $3,698

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,252

Nissan Maxima SL   
Difference: $2,936

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062012
ModelMaximaMaximaAvalon
TrimSESLLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,900 $30,000 $36,435
Base Invoice $25,511 $27,437 $32,792
Driver Preferred Package 3,500 800  
Mud guards 130 130  
Floor mats 160 160 199
Sunroof 900 900  
Stability control 600 600  
Satellite radio 350 350  
Navigation system 1,800 1,800 1,450
Xenon HID headlights 150 150  
Rear spoiler     349
Driver Preferred Package 3,035 694  
Mud guards 99 99  
Floor mats 121 121 126
Sunroof 780 780  
Stability control 520 520  
Satellite radio 304 304  
Navigation system 1,561 1,561 1,291
Xenon HID headlights 131 131  
Rear spoiler     219
Options (change) 7,590 4,890 1,998
Options (change) 6,551 4,210 1,636
Destination 605 605 760
Total Price $36,095 $35,495 $39,193
Total Invoice $32,667 $32,252 $35,188

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Toyota Avalon

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Maxima SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,863
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,289
Model Year200620062012
ModelMaximaMaximaAvalon
TrimSESLLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine265hp V6265hp V6268hp V6
TransmissionT5T5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG20/28 MPG19/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 8320, 8660, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18225/55-17215/55-17
Total Price$36,095$35,495$39,193
Adjustments for Features-2000-1,835
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,895$35,495$37,358
Cost Above Minimum$400$0$0
Total Invoice$32,667$32,252$35,188
Adjustments for Features-1810-1,647
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,486$32,252$33,541
Cost Above Minimum$234$0$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Toyota Avalon

Model Year200620062012
ModelMaximaMaximaAvalon
TrimSESLLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Proximity key  $250
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Sunshade, rear, power  $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Rearview camera  $200
Tire-pressure monitor  $75
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Cassette player$50$50 
MP3-compatible player  $50
Surround sound  $250
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass  $0
Cornering lights$50$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$2,315$2,115$3,950
Value of Feature Adjustments$200$0$1,835
Value of Feature Adjustments-1810-1,647

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Toyota Avalon

Model Year20062012
ModelMaximaAvalon
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.2 in111.0 in
Length193.5 in197.6 in
Width71.7 in72.8 in
Height58.3 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,473 lb.3,572 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in59.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.5 in55.8 in
Row 1 Legroom43.9 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in58.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.8 in56.2 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in40.9 in
Cargo Volume15.5 ft314.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SE

Driver Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Compass0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Bose, 320W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested222578%
Total Not Requested62522%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SL

Driver Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested50065%
Total Not Requested27535%

Option Package Details
Toyota Avalon Limited

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%

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