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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: $39,520

Toyota Highlander Limited   
Difference: $300

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,004

Toyota Highlander Limited   
Difference: $289

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012
ModelMaximaHighlander
TrimSVLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $35,120 $35,745
Base Invoice $32,163 $32,635
Tech Package 1,850  
Xenon HID headlights 400  
Cold Package 400  
Monitor Package 700  
Floor mats 195 315
Rear spoiler 375  
Navigation system   2,650
Tech Package 1,605  
Xenon HID headlights 347  
Cold Package 347  
Monitor Package 607  
Floor mats 146 200
Rear spoiler 298  
Navigation system   2,359
Options (change) 3,920 2,965
Options (change) 3,350 2,559
Destination 780 810
Total Price $39,820 $39,520
Total Invoice $36,293 $36,004

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Highlander Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,910
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,667
Model Year20122012
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$39,820$39,520
Adjustments for Features0-2,610
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,820$36,910
Total Invoice$36,293$36,004
Adjustments for Features0-2,378
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,293$33,626

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20122012
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 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player$0 
Media drive$15 
SD Card slot$25 
Traffic + travel 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$5,390
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,610
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,378

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20122012
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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Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SV

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 streaming25Yes
Total Requested72592%
Total Not Requested658%
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 port25Yes
Media drive, small5No
Total Requested22588%
Total Not Requested3012%

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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