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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: $36,450

Nissan Maxima SE   
Difference: $2,143

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,135

Nissan Maxima SE   
Difference: $1,513

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082011
ModelMaximaMaximaAvalon
TrimSESLLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,630 $30,880 $35,835
Base Invoice $26,229 $28,286 $32,252
Platinum Edition Package 1,100 1,100  
Sensory Package 2,550    
Stability control 600 600  
Floor mats 175 175 199
Sunroof 900 900  
Navigation system 1,800 1,800 1,450
Rear spoiler   370 349
Platinum Edition Package 1,006 1,006  
Sensory Package 2,213    
Stability control 520 520  
Floor mats 131 131 126
Sunroof 780 780  
Navigation system 1,561 1,561 1,291
Rear spoiler   291 219
Options (change) 7,125 4,945 1,998
Options (change) 6,211 4,289 1,636
Destination 695 695 760
Total Price $36,450 $36,520 $38,593
Total Invoice $33,135 $33,270 $34,648

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Toyota Avalon

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Maxima SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,118
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $594
Model Year200820082011
ModelMaximaMaximaAvalon
TrimSESLLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine255hp V6255hp V6268hp V6
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/25 MPG19/25 MPG20/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 8320, 8660, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18225/55-17215/55-17
Total Price$36,450$36,520$38,593
Adjustments for Features-1000-1,125
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,350$36,520$37,468
Cost Above Minimum$0$170$0
Total Invoice$33,135$33,270$34,648
Adjustments for Features-910-1,010
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,044$33,270$33,638
Cost Above Minimum$0$226$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Toyota Avalon

Model Year200820082011
ModelMaximaMaximaAvalon
TrimSESLLimited
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 
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
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rearview camera  $200
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40
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 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Surround sound  $250
Traffic information  $25
USB port  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass  $0
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
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
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$2,515$2,415$3,540
Value of Feature Adjustments$100$0$1,125
Value of Feature Adjustments-910-1,010

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Toyota Avalon

Model Year20082011
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 Weight3,579 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

Platinum Edition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested100066%
Total Not Requested52534%
Sensory Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Compass0No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 320W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested177584%
Total Not Requested35016%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SL

Platinum Edition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested100066%
Total Not Requested52534%

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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