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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: $36,245

Nissan Maxima SL   
Difference: $3,324

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,877

Nissan Maxima SL   
Difference: $3,115

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720072011
ModelMaximaMaximaHighlander
TrimSESLLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $28,050 $30,150 $35,595
Base Invoice $25,648 $27,575 $32,498
Driver Preferred Package 3,600 1,000  
Mud guards 140 140  
Floor mats 170 170 315
Stability control 600 600  
Sunroof 900 900  
Satellite radio 350 350  
Navigation system 1,800 1,800 2,650
Xenon HID headlights 150 150  
Rear spoiler   360  
Bodyside moldings     199
Driver Preferred Package 3,122 867  
Mud guards 105 105  
Floor mats 127 127 200
Stability control 520 520  
Sunroof 780 780  
Satellite radio 304 304  
Navigation system 1,561 1,561 2,359
Xenon HID headlights 131 131  
Rear spoiler   282  
Bodyside moldings     125
Options (change) 7,710 5,470 3,164
Options (change) 6,650 4,677 2,684
Destination 625 625 810
Total Price $36,385 $36,245 $39,569
Total Invoice $32,923 $32,877 $35,992

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price: Nissan Maxima SL
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Nissan Maxima SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,314
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,331
Model Year200720072011
ModelMaximaMaximaHighlander
TrimSESLLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine255hp V6255hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG20/28 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 8320, 8?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18225/55-17245/55-19
Total Price$36,385$36,245$39,569
Adjustments for Features-1000-2,010
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,285$36,245$37,559
Cost Above Minimum$40$0$0
Total Invoice$32,923$32,877$35,992
Adjustments for Features-900-1,828
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,833$32,877$34,164
Cost Above Minimum$0$44$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year200720072011
ModelMaximaMaximaHighlander
TrimSESLLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Power liftgate  $350
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
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
Rollover sensor  $50
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Tire-pressure monitor  $75
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Removable second-row console  $200
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Rear wiper  $175
Wiper de-icer  $25
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Conversation mirror  $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 
Aluminum trim$100  
Folding third row seats  $600
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100
Stowable center seat, second row  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$3,390$3,290$5,300
Value of Feature Adjustments$100$0$2,010
Value of Feature Adjustments-900-1,828

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20072011
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 Weight3,579 lb.4,045 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
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
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
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 320W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested172558%
Total Not Requested122542%

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
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested15015%
Total Not Requested87585%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested80064%
Total Not Requested45036%

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