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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: $36,361

Toyota Highlander Limited   
Difference: $2,399

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,106

Toyota Highlander Limited   
Difference: $4,062

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720062006
ModelMaximaMaximaHighlanderHighlander
TrimSLPlatinumLimitedHybrid Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $37,250 $40,340 $30,460 $37,890
Base Invoice $34,772 $37,652 $27,108 $33,944
Floor mats 220 220 106 106
Rear spoiler 405 405    
Value Package     560  
Side curtain airbags     650  
Cargo net     49 49
Cargo mat     91 91
Heated front seats     440  
Leather seating surfaces     1,400  
Navigation system     2,000 2,000
Floor mats 167 167 66 66
Rear spoiler 344 344    
Value Package     504  
Side curtain airbags     559  
Cargo net     34 34
Cargo mat     58 58
Heated front seats     352  
Leather seating surfaces     1,120  
Navigation system     1,700 1,700
Options (change) 625 625 5,296 2,246
Options (change) 511 511 4,393 1,858
Destination 885 885 605 605
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -2,600
Total Price $38,760 $41,850 $36,361 $38,141
Total Invoice $36,168 $39,048 $32,106 $33,807

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price: Nissan Maxima SL
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Toyota Highlander Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $266
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,575
Model Year2017201720062006
ModelMaximaMaximaHighlanderHighlander
TrimSLPlatinumLimitedHybrid Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine300hp V6300hp V6215hp V6208hp V6 H
TransmissionCVT-7CVT-7A5CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 11?, 11?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/45-18225/65-17225/65-17
Total Price$38,760$41,850$36,361$38,141
Adjustments for Features-2,665-5,1650-325
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,095$36,685$36,361$37,816
Cost Above Minimum$0$590$0$1,455
Total Invoice$36,168$39,048$32,106$33,807
Adjustments for Features-2,487-4,8190-288
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,681$34,229$32,106$33,519
Cost Above Minimum$0$548$0$1,413

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year2017201720062006
ModelMaximaMaximaHighlanderHighlander
TrimSLPlatinumLimitedHybrid Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100  
5-speed automatic  $900 
CVT   $1000
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0$0  
Adaptive cruise control$600$600  
Cruise control  $150$150
Heated steering wheel$100$100  
Proximity key$250$250  
Remote app $25  
Remote start$150$150  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Sunshade, rear, power $225  
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras $500  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200  
Blind spot warning system$200$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100  
Driver drowsiness monitor $150  
Moving object detection, front $25  
Moving object detection, rear $25  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150  
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250  
Predictive forward collision warning$250$250  
Rearview camera$200   
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75$75
Roof rack  $300$300
Trailering equipment (4 wire)   $125
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Rain-sensing wipers $175  
Rear air vents$100$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150
Rear heater  $150$150
Rear wiper  $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 $75$75
Wiper de-icer  $25$25
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Laminated front side windows$200$200  
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200  
Sunroof  $900$900
Infotainment 
App support$0$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100  
Aux input$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
Cassette player  $50$50
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
HD radio$50$50  
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Satellite radio$200$200  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Surround sound$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200  
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$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$75 
Trip computer$150$150 $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300  
Folding third row seats  $600$600
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$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
Total Value of Features$7,390$9,890$4,725$5,050
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,665$5,165$0$325
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,487-4,8190-288

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20172006
ModelMaximaHighlander
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.3 in106.9 in
Length192.8 in184.6 in
Width73.2 in71.9 in
Height56.5 in67.9 in
Curb Weight3,472 lb.3,517 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.19.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.2 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom45.0 in40.7 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.5 in54.9 in
Row 2 Legroom34.2 in36.4 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in32.3 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.2 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in39.8 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in30.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.3 ft310.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
14.339.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.380.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested60075%
Total Not Requested20025%
Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25No
Total Requested60096%
Total Not Requested254%

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