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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: $36,445

Nissan Maxima SL   
Difference: $4,479

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,076

Nissan Maxima SL   
Difference: $4,296

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620172017
ModelMaximaMaximaHighlanderHighlander
TrimSESLSELimited Platinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,900 $30,000 $39,690 $44,800
Base Invoice $25,511 $27,437 $36,237 $40,903
Elite Package 950 950    
Xenon HID headlights 150 150    
Mud guards 130 130    
Driver Preferred Package 3,500 800    
Floor mats 160 160 225 225
Navigation system 1,800 1,800    
Sunroof 900 900    
Satellite radio 350 350    
Stability control 600 600    
Cargo net     49 49
Elite Package 824 824    
Xenon HID headlights 131 131    
Mud guards 99 99    
Driver Preferred Package 3,035 694    
Floor mats 121 121 140 140
Navigation system 1,561 1,561    
Sunroof 780 780    
Satellite radio 304 304    
Stability control 520 520    
Cargo net     35 35
Options (change) 8,540 5,840 274 274
Options (change) 7,375 5,034 175 175
Destination 605 605 960 960
Total Price $37,045 $36,445 $40,924 $46,034
Total Invoice $33,491 $33,076 $37,372 $42,038

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Highlander SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $756
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $485
Model Year2006200620172017
ModelMaximaMaximaHighlanderHighlander
TrimSESLSELimited Platinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine265hp V6265hp V6295hp V6295hp V6
TransmissionT5T5T8T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG20/28 MPG20/27 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 8320, 8?, 6825, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18225/55-17245/55-19245/55-19
Total Price$37,045$36,445$40,924$46,034
Adjustments for Features-2000-5,235-7,435
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,845$36,445$35,689$38,599
Cost Above Minimum$400$0$0$2,910
Total Invoice$33,491$33,076$37,372$42,038
Adjustments for Features-1810-4,781-6,790
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,310$33,076$32,591$35,248
Cost Above Minimum$234$0$0$2,657

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year2006200620172017
ModelMaximaMaximaHighlanderHighlander
TrimSESLSELimited Platinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100
Adaptive cruise control  $600$600
Cruise control$150$150  
Heated steering wheel$100$100 $100
Power liftgate  $350$350
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225  
Sunshades, second row  $125$125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras   $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Forward collision warning  $200$200
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200$200
Lane departure warning  $200$200
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Pedestrian detection  $50$50
Perimeter scan   $25
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0
Rearview camera  $200 
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Seat cushion airbag, passenger  $75$75
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500$500
Tire-pressure monitor  $75$75
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Roof rails  $250$250
Second-row high console$250$250  
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers   $175
Rear air vents$100$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250
Rear HVAC unit  $400$400
Rear wiper  $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Wiper de-icer  $25$25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350$350
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Panoramic sunroof   $1200
Rear spoiler$200 $200$200
Sunroof$900$900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Cassette player$50$50  
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
HD radio  $50$50
Intercom  $25$25
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75  
Conversation mirror  $25$25
Cornering lights$50$50  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Foldaway tray table, second row  $75$75
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Folding third row seats  $600$600
Heated second row seats$200$200 $200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75
Manual recliner, third row seats  $125$125
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 $200
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350  
Machined alloy wheels  $350 
Polished alloy wheels   $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0 
Total Value of Features$5,815$5,615$10,850$13,050
Value of Feature Adjustments$200$0$5,235$7,435
Value of Feature Adjustments-1810-4,781-6,790

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20062017
ModelMaximaHighlander
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase111.2 in109.8 in
Length193.5 in192.5 in
Width71.7 in75.8 in
Height58.3 in68.1 in
Curb Weight3,473 lb.4,370 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in59.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.5 in57.2 in
Row 1 Legroom43.9 in44.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in39.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in59.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.8 in57.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in38.4 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in35.9 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in55.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in45.6 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in27.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.5 ft313.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.542.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.583.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SE

Elite Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Second-row buckets500Yes
Second-row high console250No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Total Requested70055%
Total Not Requested57545%
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 wheel100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Compass0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Bose, 320W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested197569%
Total Not Requested87531%

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 wheel100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested45058%
Total Not Requested32542%
Elite Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Second-row buckets500Yes
Second-row high console250No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Total Requested70055%
Total Not Requested57545%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander SE

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

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited Platinum

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

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