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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: $41,850

Nissan Maxima Platinum   
Difference: $4,683

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,048

Nissan Maxima Platinum   
Difference: $3,310

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172017
ModelMaximaHighlanderHighlander
TrimPlatinumLimited PlatinumHybrid Limited Platinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $40,340 $44,800 $47,880
Base Invoice $37,652 $40,903 $43,715
Floor mats 220 225 225
Rear spoiler 405    
Cargo net   49 49
Remote start   499 499
Floor mats 167 140 140
Rear spoiler 344    
Cargo net   35 35
Remote start   320 320
Options (change) 625 773 773
Options (change) 511 495 495
Destination 885 960 960
Total Price $41,850 $46,533 $49,613
Total Invoice $39,048 $42,358 $45,170

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Maxima Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,648
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $547
Model Year201720172017
ModelMaximaHighlanderHighlander
TrimPlatinumLimited PlatinumHybrid Limited Platinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine300hp V6295hp V6257hp V6 H
TransmissionCVT-7T8CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 11825, 12825, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/55-19245/55-19
Total Price$41,850$46,533$49,613
Adjustments for Features0-3,035-4,385
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,850$43,498$45,228
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,730
Total Invoice$39,048$42,358$45,170
Adjustments for Features0-2,763-3,992
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,048$39,595$41,178
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,583

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year201720172017
ModelMaximaHighlanderHighlander
TrimPlatinumLimited PlatinumHybrid Limited Platinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300 
CVT  $1000
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Active noise reduction$0  
Power liftgate $350$350
Remote app$25  
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Sunshade, rear, power$225  
Sunshades, second row $125$125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor$150  
Forward collision warning $200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200
Lane departure warning $200$200
Moving object detection, front$25  
Moving object detection, rear$25  
Pedestrian detection $50$50
Perimeter scan $25$25
Predictive forward collision warning$250  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Seat cushion airbag, passenger $75$75
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
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
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350$350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Laminated front side windows$200  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Apple CarPlay support$100  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Intercom $25$25
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
Surround sound$250  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Conversation mirror $25$25
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Tachometer$75$75 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row $75$75
Folding third row seats $600$600
Heated second row seats $200$200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Manual recliner, third row seats $125$125
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600$600
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Total Value of Features$4,965$8,000$9,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,035$4,385
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,763-3,992

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20172017
ModelMaximaHighlander
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.3 in109.8 in
Length192.8 in192.5 in
Width73.2 in75.8 in
Height56.5 in68.1 in
Curb Weight3,472 lb.4,166 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in59.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.2 in57.2 in
Row 1 Legroom45.0 in44.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in39.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in59.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.5 in57.1 in
Row 2 Legroom34.2 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
14.3 ft313.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
14.342.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.383.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited Platinum

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited Platinum

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

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