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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: $36,150

Nissan Maxima SL   
Difference: $2,070

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,979

Nissan Maxima SL   
Difference: $1,439

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820152015
ModelMaximaMaximaAvalonAvalon
TrimSESLXLE TouringLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,630 $30,880 $36,080 $39,120
Base Invoice $26,229 $28,286 $32,473 $35,261
Platinum Edition Package 1,100 1,100    
Sensory Package 2,550      
Floor mats 175 175 225 225
Stability control 600 600    
Sunroof 900 900    
Navigation system 1,800 1,800    
Sport Edition     1,090  
Platinum Edition Package 1,006 1,006    
Sensory Package 2,213      
Floor mats 131 131 140 140
Stability control 520 520    
Sunroof 780 780    
Navigation system 1,561 1,561    
Sport Edition     980  
Options (change) 7,125 4,575 1,315 225
Options (change) 6,211 3,998 1,120 140
Destination 695 695 825 825
Total Price $36,450 $36,150 $38,220 $40,170
Total Invoice $33,135 $32,979 $34,418 $36,226

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Toyota Avalon

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Maxima SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,360
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $917
Model Year2008200820152015
ModelMaximaMaximaAvalonAvalon
TrimSESLXLE TouringLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine255hp V6255hp V6268hp V6268hp V6
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/25 MPG19/25 MPG21/31 MPG21/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 8320, 8?, 9785, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18225/55-17225/45-18215/55-17
Total Price$36,450$36,150$38,220$40,170
Adjustments for Features-3000-710-2,635
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,150$36,150$37,510$37,535
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$0$25
Total Invoice$33,135$32,979$34,418$36,226
Adjustments for Features-2730-639-2,376
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,862$32,979$33,779$33,850
Cost Above Minimum$0$117$0$71

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Toyota Avalon

Model Year2008200820152015
ModelMaximaMaximaAvalonAvalon
TrimSESLXLE TouringLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100
FWD$0$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$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Full-size spare tire$225$225  
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250  
Rear side airbags  $300$300
Rearview camera  $200$200
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers   $175
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Laminated front side windows  $200$200
Rear spoiler$200   
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
HD radio  $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Surround sound   $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
USB port  $25$25
Voice control for external devices   $0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 $75
Compass  $0$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$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100   
Door sill trim plates$100$100 $100
Heated second row seats   $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$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 
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Machined alloy wheels  $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0   
Wheels, dark finish  $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$3,765$3,465$4,175$6,100
Value of Feature Adjustments$300$0$710$2,635
Value of Feature Adjustments-2730-639-2,376

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Toyota Avalon

Model Year20082015
ModelMaximaAvalon
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.2 in111.0 in
Length193.5 in195.2 in
Width71.7 in72.2 in
Height58.3 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,579 lb.3,461 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.17.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in58.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.5 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom43.9 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in37.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in56.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.8 in54.6 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in39.2 in
Cargo Volume15.5 ft316.0 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-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Compass0No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 320W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested157574%
Total Not Requested55026%

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 XLE Touring

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Machined alloy wheels0No
Wheels, dark finish0No
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Toyota Avalon Limited

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

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