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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: $38,000

Nissan Maxima SE   
Difference: $4,419

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,239

Nissan Maxima SE   
Difference: $3,902

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082017
ModelMaximaAvalon
TrimSELimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,630 $41,100
Base Invoice $26,229 $36,991
Platinum Edition Package 1,100  
Sensory Package 2,550  
Floor mats 175 225
Stability control 600  
Sunroof 900  
Navigation system 1,800  
Chrome-plated alloy wheels 1,550  
Bodyside moldings   209
Platinum Edition Package 1,006  
Sensory Package 2,213  
Floor mats 131 140
Stability control 520  
Sunroof 780  
Navigation system 1,561  
Chrome-plated alloy wheels 1,104  
Bodyside moldings   125
Options (change) 8,675 434
Options (change) 7,315 265
Destination 695 885
Total Price $38,000 $42,419
Total Invoice $34,239 $38,141

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Toyota Avalon

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Maxima SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $309
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $206
Model Year20082017
ModelMaximaAvalon
TrimSELimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine255hp V6268hp V6
TransmissionCVT-6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/25 MPG21/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 8785, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$38,000$42,419
Adjustments for Features0-4,110
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,000$38,309
Total Invoice$34,239$38,141
Adjustments for Features0-3,696
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,239$34,445

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Toyota Avalon

Model Year20082017
ModelMaximaAvalon
TrimSELimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
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 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Forward collision warning $200
Full-size spare tire$225 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Pedestrian detection $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rear side airbags $300
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows $200
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Wireless charging station $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Compass $0
Cornering lights$50 
Fog lights$125 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Heated second row seats $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver 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 
Chrome-coated alloy wheels $600
Chrome-plated alloy wheels$850 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,215$8,325
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,110
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,696

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Toyota Avalon

Model Year20082017
ModelMaximaAvalon
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.2 in111.0 in
Length193.5 in195.3 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 in57.0 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
Toyota Avalon Limited

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

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