Nissan Maxima Nissan Maxima 2018 Toyota Highlander Toyota Highlander 2013

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

Nissan Maxima vs. Toyota Highlander Price Comparison (MSRP)

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Nissan Maxima vs. Toyota Highlander Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $39,124

Toyota Highlander Limited   
Difference: $156

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,701

Toyota Highlander Limited   
Difference: $944

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820132013
ModelMaximaMaximaHighlanderHighlander
TrimSLPlatinumLimitedHybrid Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $37,690 $40,940 $37,950 $46,370
Base Invoice $35,182 $38,212 $34,649 $42,428
Floor mats 300 300 280 280
Rear spoiler 405 405    
Cargo net     49 49
Floor mats 234 234 175 175
Rear spoiler 344 344    
Cargo net     32 32
Options (change) 705 705 329 329
Options (change) 578 578 207 207
Destination 885 885 845 845
Total Price $39,280 $42,530 $39,124 $47,544
Total Invoice $36,645 $39,675 $35,701 $43,480

Return to top

While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.

Dealer Price Quotes

Want to find out how much dealers are willing to discount these cars?

Request free, no-obligation Nissan Maxima dealer quotes or Toyota Highlander dealer quotes from dealers using our car quote form.

The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll receive price quotes from local approved dealers within 48 hours.

TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price: Nissan Maxima SL
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Toyota Highlander Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $44
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $757
Model Year2018201820132013
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$39,280$42,530$39,124$47,544
Adjustments for Features-200-2,7000-1,850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,080$39,830$39,124$45,694
Cost Above Minimum$0$750$0$6,570
Total Invoice$36,645$39,675$35,701$43,480
Adjustments for Features-187-2,5190-1,692
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,458$37,156$35,701$41,788
Cost Above Minimum$0$698$0$6,087

Return to top

Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year2018201820132013
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
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 
Android Auto support$100$100  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100  
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)$0$0  
Surround sound$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75  
Compass  $0$0
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$6,865$9,365$6,665$8,515
Value of Feature Adjustments$200$2,700$0$1,850
Value of Feature Adjustments-187-2,5190-1,692

Return to top

Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20182013
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

Return to top

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

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

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited

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

Was this information useful?

We're glad we could help! Share this page:

We're so sorry! Tell us how we can improve it.

See TrueDelta's information for all Sedans
See TrueDelta's information for all Nissan models.