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Nissan Maxima vs. Toyota Highlander Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Maxima vs. Toyota Highlander Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,495

Nissan Maxima SL   
Difference: $724

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,903

Toyota Highlander Sport   
Difference: $349

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620082008
ModelMaximaMaximaHighlanderHighlander
TrimSESLSportLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,900 $30,000 $29,410 $32,900
Base Invoice $25,511 $27,437 $26,241 $29,281
Driver Preferred Package 3,500 800    
Mud guards 130 130    
Floor mats 160 160 185 275
Stability control 600 600    
Sunroof 900 900 850 850
Satellite radio 350 350 449 449
Navigation system 1,800 1,800 2,530 2,505
Xenon HID headlights 150 150    
Cold Weather Package     60  
Automatic climate control, front     375  
Leather seating surfaces     1,490  
Universal garage door opener     125  
Heated front seats       440
Driver Preferred Package 3,035 694    
Mud guards 99 99    
Floor mats 121 121 120 180
Stability control 520 520    
Sunroof 780 780 680 680
Satellite radio 304 304 359 359
Navigation system 1,561 1,561 2,118 2,099
Xenon HID headlights 131 131    
Cold Weather Package     48  
Automatic climate control, front     300  
Leather seating surfaces     1,192  
Universal garage door opener     100  
Heated front seats       352
Options (change) 7,590 4,890 6,064 4,519
Options (change) 6,551 4,210 4,917 3,670
Destination 605 605 745 745
Total Price $36,095 $35,495 $36,219 $38,164
Total Invoice $32,667 $32,252 $31,903 $33,696

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price: Nissan Maxima SL
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Toyota Highlander Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $129
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $873
Model Year2006200620082008
ModelMaximaMaximaHighlanderHighlander
TrimSESLSportLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine265hp V6265hp V6270hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionT5T5T5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG20/28 MPG18/24 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 8320, 8?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18225/55-17245/55-19245/55-19
Total Price$36,095$35,495$36,219$38,164
Adjustments for Features-2000-595-1,870
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,895$35,495$35,624$36,294
Cost Above Minimum$400$0$0$670
Total Invoice$32,667$32,252$31,903$33,696
Adjustments for Features-1810-524-1,651
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,486$32,252$31,379$32,045
Cost Above Minimum$234$0$0$666

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year2006200620082008
ModelMaximaMaximaHighlanderHighlander
TrimSESLSportLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000$1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100  
Proximity key   $250
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Rearview camera  $200$200
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500$500
Tire-pressure monitor  $75$75
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75$75
Cargo net$40$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Removable second-row console  $200$200
Roof rails  $250$250
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150
Rear wiper  $175$175
Wiper de-icer  $25$25
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Larger rear spoiler  $200 
Rear spoiler$200  $200
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50
Cassette player$50$50  
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 $150
Conversation mirror  $25$25
Cornering lights$50$50  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats   $600
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $100
Stowable center seat, second row  $150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0 
Total Value of Features$3,655$3,455$4,050$5,325
Value of Feature Adjustments$200$0$595$1,870
Value of Feature Adjustments-1810-524-1,651

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20062008
ModelMaximaHighlander
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase111.2 in109.8 in
Length193.5 in188.4 in
Width71.7 in75.2 in
Height58.3 in68.1 in
Curb Weight3,473 lb.3,979 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in59.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.5 in56.7 in
Row 1 Legroom43.9 in43.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in40.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in59.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.8 in56.5 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in38.3 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in36.3 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in55.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in42.3 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in29.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.5 ft310.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.542.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.595.4 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 seat200No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Compass0No
Bose, 320W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested187566%
Total Not Requested97534%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SL

Driver Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested15019%
Total Not Requested62581%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Sport

Automatic climate control, front
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested70061%
Total Not Requested45039%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested2550%
Total Not Requested2550%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested70061%
Total Not Requested45039%

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