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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: $38,760

Nissan Maxima SL   
Difference: $809

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,038

Toyota Highlander Limited   
Difference: $130

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720122012
ModelMaximaMaximaHighlanderHighlander
TrimSLPlatinumLimitedHybrid Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $37,250 $40,340 $35,745 $44,370
Base Invoice $34,772 $37,652 $32,635 $40,598
Floor mats 220 220 315 315
Rear spoiler 405 405    
Navigation system     2,650 2,650
Cargo net     49 49
Floor mats 167 167 200 200
Rear spoiler 344 344    
Navigation system     2,359 2,359
Cargo net     34 34
Options (change) 625 625 3,014 3,014
Options (change) 511 511 2,593 2,593
Destination 885 885 810 810
Total Price $38,760 $41,850 $39,569 $48,194
Total Invoice $36,168 $39,048 $36,038 $44,001

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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: $834
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $107
Model Year2017201720122012
ModelMaximaMaximaHighlanderHighlander
TrimSLPlatinumLimitedHybrid Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine300hp V6300hp V6270hp V6245hp V6 H
TransmissionCVT-7CVT-7T5CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 11?, 11?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/45-18245/55-19245/55-19
Total Price$38,760$41,850$39,569$48,194
Adjustments for Features-25-2,5250-1,850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,735$39,325$39,569$46,344
Cost Above Minimum$0$590$0$6,775
Total Invoice$36,168$39,048$36,038$44,001
Adjustments for Features-23-2,3560-1,689
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,145$36,692$36,038$42,312
Cost Above Minimum$0$547$0$6,274

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year2017201720122012
ModelMaximaMaximaHighlanderHighlander
TrimSLPlatinumLimitedHybrid Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000 
CVT   $1000
FWD$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0$0  
Adaptive cruise control$600$600  
Cruise control  $150$150
Heated steering wheel$100$100  
Power liftgate  $350$350
Remote app $25  
Remote start$150$150  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Sunshade, rear, power $225  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
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  
Full-size spare tire  $225$225
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
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 $200$200
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500$500
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Removable second-row console  $200$200
Roof rails  $250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)   $125
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175  
Rear air vents$100$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250
Rear HVAC unit  $400$400
Rear wiper  $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 $75$75
Wiper de-icer  $25$25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Laminated front side windows$200$200  
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200  
Rear bumper protector  $40$40
Sunroof  $900$900
Infotainment 
App support$0$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
HD radio$50$50  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Surround sound$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200  
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75  
Conversation mirror  $25$25
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
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 
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 thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Stowable center seat, second row  $150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
Total Value of Features$7,015$9,515$6,990$8,840
Value of Feature Adjustments$25$2,525$0$1,850
Value of Feature Adjustments-23-2,3560-1,689

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20172012
ModelMaximaHighlander
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.3 in109.8 in
Length192.8 in188.4 in
Width73.2 in75.2 in
Height56.5 in68.1 in
Curb Weight3,472 lb.3,947 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in59.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.2 in56.7 in
Row 1 Legroom45.0 in43.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in40.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in59.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.5 in56.5 in
Row 2 Legroom34.2 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
14.3 ft310.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
14.342.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.395.4 ft3

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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%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Hybrid 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
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25No
Total Requested70055%
Total Not Requested57545%

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