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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: $38,060

Nissan Maxima SV   
Difference: $104

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,696

Toyota Highlander Limited   
Difference: $987

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102008
ModelMaximaHighlander
TrimSVLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $33,410 $32,900
Base Invoice $30,600 $29,281
Cold Package 400  
Floor mats 180 275
Monitor Package 700  
Tech Package 1,850  
Xenon HID headlights 400  
Rear spoiler 370  
Navigation system   2,505
Satellite radio   449
Sunroof   850
Heated front seats   440
Cold Package 347  
Floor mats 135 180
Monitor Package 607  
Tech Package 1,605  
Xenon HID headlights 347  
Rear spoiler 292  
Navigation system   2,099
Satellite radio   359
Sunroof   680
Heated front seats   352
Options (change) 3,900 4,519
Options (change) 3,333 3,670
Destination 750 745
Total Price $38,060 $38,164
Total Invoice $34,683 $33,696

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Highlander Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,806
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,673
Model Year20102008
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$38,060$38,164
Adjustments for Features0-1,910
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,060$36,254
Total Invoice$34,683$33,696
Adjustments for Features0-1,686
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,683$32,010

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20102008
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 
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 manual controls $150
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 
DVD-compatible player$0 
Media drive$15 
SD Card slot$25 
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$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
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats $200
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$2,830$4,740
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,910
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,686

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

Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20102008
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.3,979 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

Cold Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested22569%
Total Not Requested10031%
Monitor Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
A/V input jacks25No
USB port25No
Media drive, small5No
Total Requested20078%
Total Not Requested5522%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested70089%
Total Not Requested9011%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested80070%
Total Not Requested35030%

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