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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: $38,000

Nissan Maxima SE   
Difference: $3,300

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,239

Nissan Maxima SE   
Difference: $3,480

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820152015
ModelMaximaHighlanderHighlander
TrimSELimitedLimited Platinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,630 $40,190 $42,680
Base Invoice $26,229 $36,694 $38,968
Sensory Package 2,550    
Platinum Edition Package 1,100    
Floor mats 175 225 225
Stability control 600    
Sunroof 900    
Navigation system 1,800    
Chrome-plated alloy wheels 1,550    
Sensory Package 2,213    
Platinum Edition Package 1,006    
Floor mats 131 140 140
Stability control 520    
Sunroof 780    
Navigation system 1,561    
Chrome-plated alloy wheels 1,104    
Options (change) 8,675 225 225
Options (change) 7,315 140 140
Destination 695 885 885
Total Price $38,000 $41,300 $43,790
Total Invoice $34,239 $37,719 $39,993

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price: Toyota Highlander Limited
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Nissan Maxima SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $60
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $411
Model Year200820152015
ModelMaximaHighlanderHighlander
TrimSELimitedLimited Platinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine255hp V6270hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionCVT-6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/25 MPG19/25 MPG19/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 8825, 12825, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/55-19245/55-19
Total Price$38,000$41,300$43,790
Adjustments for Features0-3,360-5,410
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,000$37,940$38,380
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$440
Total Invoice$34,239$37,719$39,993
Adjustments for Features0-3,069-4,941
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,239$34,650$35,052
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$402

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year200820152015
ModelMaximaHighlanderHighlander
TrimSELimitedLimited Platinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Cruise control$150$150 
Heated steering wheel$100 $100
Power liftgate $350$350
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Sunshades, second row $125$125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Forward collision warning  $200
Full-size spare tire$225  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Lane departure warning  $200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Seat cushion airbag, passenger $75$75
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Rear wiper $175$175
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350$350
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Sunroof$900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0
HD radio $50$50
Intercom $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information $25$25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Conversation mirror $25$25
Cornering lights$50  
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Foldaway tray table, second row $75$75
Folding third row seats $600$600
Heated second row seats  $200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Manual recliner, third row seats $125$125
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600$600
Chrome-plated alloy wheels$850  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$5,440$8,800$10,850
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,360$5,410
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,069-4,941

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20082015
ModelMaximaHighlander
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase111.2 in109.8 in
Length193.5 in191.1 in
Width71.7 in75.8 in
Height58.3 in68.1 in
Curb Weight3,579 lb.4,233 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

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%
Platinum Edition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested70046%
Total Not Requested82554%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

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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