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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: $37,605

Nissan Maxima SV   
Difference: $1,765

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,255

Nissan Maxima SV   
Difference: $1,612

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092011
ModelMaximaHighlander
TrimSVLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $32,860 $35,595
Base Invoice $30,097 $32,498
Tech Package 2,400  
Xenon HID headlights 400  
Bluetooth cell phone link 300  
Floor mats 180 315
Cold Package 400  
Rear spoiler 370  
Navigation system   2,650
Tech Package 2,082  
Xenon HID headlights 347  
Bluetooth cell phone link 260  
Floor mats 135 200
Cold Package 347  
Rear spoiler 292  
Navigation system   2,359
Options (change) 4,050 2,965
Options (change) 3,463 2,559
Destination 695 810
Total Price $37,605 $39,370
Total Invoice $34,255 $35,867

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Highlander Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $870
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $789
Model Year20092011
ModelMaximaHighlander
TrimSVLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionCVT-6T5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/55-19
Total Price$37,605$39,370
Adjustments for Features0-2,635
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,605$36,735
Total Invoice$34,255$35,867
Adjustments for Features0-2,401
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,255$33,466

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20092011
ModelMaximaHighlander
TrimSVLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power liftgate $350
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire $225
Knee airbag, driver $75
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Removable second-row console $200
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$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 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Rear bumper protector $40
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
Media drive$15 
SD Card slot$25 
Traffic information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Conversation mirror $25
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats $600
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Stowable center seat, second row $150
Total Value of Features$2,780$5,415
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,635
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,401

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See a complete comparison of Nissan Maxima vs. Toyota Highlander features.

Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20092011
ModelMaximaHighlander
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.3 in109.8 in
Length190.6 in188.4 in
Width73.2 in75.2 in
Height57.8 in68.1 in
Curb Weight3,556 lb.4,045 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in59.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in56.7 in
Row 1 Legroom43.8 in43.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in40.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in59.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in56.5 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 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		14.2 ft310.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		14.242.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		14.295.4 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Nissan Maxima vs. Toyota Highlander specs.

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SV

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
A/V input jacks25No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested112593%
Total Not Requested907%
Cold Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested22569%
Total Not Requested10031%

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-dash200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested70056%
Total Not Requested55044%

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