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Nissan Maxima vs. Toyota Prius Prime Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Maxima vs. Toyota Prius Prime Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,217

Toyota Prius Prime Advanced   
Difference: $5,933

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,650

Toyota Prius Prime Advanced   
Difference: $4,329

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082017
ModelMaximaMaximaPrius Prime
TrimSESLAdvanced
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $28,630 $30,880 $33,100
Base Invoice $26,229 $28,286 $31,776
Platinum Edition Package 1,100 1,100  
Sensory Package 2,550    
Floor mats 175 175 224
Navigation system 1,800 1,800  
Sunroof 900 900  
Stability control 600 600  
Bodyside moldings     209
Illuminated door sill trim plates     299
Platinum Edition Package 1,006 1,006  
Sensory Package 2,213    
Floor mats 131 131 139
Navigation system 1,561 1,561  
Sunroof 780 780  
Stability control 520 520  
Bodyside moldings     125
Illuminated door sill trim plates     225
Options (change) 7,125 4,575 732
Options (change) 6,211 3,998 489
Destination 695 695 885
Gas Tax 0 0 -4,500
Total Price $36,450 $36,150 $30,217
Total Invoice $33,135 $32,979 $28,650

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Toyota Prius Prime

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Prius Prime Advanced
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,018
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,189
Model Year200820082017
ModelMaximaMaximaPrius Prime
TrimSESLAdvanced
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine255hp V6255hp V695hp I4 PiH
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/25 MPG19/25 MPG55/53 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 8320, 8?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18225/55-17195/65-15
Total Price$36,450$36,150$30,217
Adjustments for Features-3000-2,085
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,150$36,150$28,132
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$0
Total Invoice$33,135$32,979$28,650
Adjustments for Features-2730-1,977
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,862$32,979$26,673
Cost Above Minimum$0$117$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Toyota Prius Prime

Model Year200820082017
ModelMaximaMaximaPrius Prime
TrimSESLAdvanced
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100 
CVT  $1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850
Cruise control$150$150 
Remote climate control  $25
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Semi-automated parking system  $500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Backup collision intervention  $150
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Forward collision warning  $200
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Pedestrian detection  $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Rearview camera  $200
Seat cushion airbag, passenger  $75
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Console with shifter$150$150 
Console without shifter  $150
Second-row low console  $100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Engine / Motor 
3.3 kW onboard charger  $0
9 kWh battery pack  $0
Automatic start / stop  $150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Rear spoiler$200  
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
DVD-compatible player  $0
HD radio  $50
Larger infotainment display  $0
Siri Eyes Free support  $0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information  $25
USB port  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Wireless charging station  $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Cornering lights$50$50 
Detailed driving style feedback  $100
Digital instruments  $0
Head-up display (HUD)  $350
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25
LED headlights  $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Predictive driving advice  $0
Tachometer$75$75 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$6,240$5,940$8,025
Value of Feature Adjustments$300$0$2,085
Value of Feature Adjustments-2730-1,977

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Toyota Prius Prime

Model Year20082017
ModelMaximaPrius Prime
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase111.2 in106.3 in
Length193.5 in182.9 in
Width71.7 in69.3 in
Height58.3 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,579 lb.3,365 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.11.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in54.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.5 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom43.9 in43.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in53.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.8 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in33.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.5 ft319.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.50.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SE

Platinum Edition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested100066%
Total Not Requested52534%
Sensory Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Satellite radio200Yes
Compass0No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 320W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested47522%
Total Not Requested165078%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SL

Platinum Edition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested100066%
Total Not Requested52534%

Option Package Details
Toyota Prius Prime Advanced

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

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