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

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Nissan Maxima vs. Toyota Prius c Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,110

Toyota Prius c Three   
Difference: $12,165

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,472

Toyota Prius c Three   
Difference: $10,532

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820172017
ModelMaximaMaximaPrius cPrius c
TrimSESLThreeFour
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $28,630 $30,880 $22,375 $24,965
Base Invoice $26,229 $28,286 $20,830 $23,239
Stability control 600 600    
Platinum Edition Package 1,100 1,100    
Sensory Package 2,550      
Navigation system 1,800 1,800    
Sunroof 900 900 850  
Rear spoiler   370    
Stability control 520 520    
Platinum Edition Package 1,006 1,006    
Sensory Package 2,213      
Navigation system 1,561 1,561    
Sunroof 780 780 757  
Rear spoiler   291    
Options (change) 6,950 4,770 850 0
Options (change) 6,080 4,158 757 0
Destination 695 695 885 885
Total Price $36,275 $36,345 $24,110 $25,850
Total Invoice $33,004 $33,139 $22,472 $24,124

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Toyota Prius c

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Prius c Three
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,795
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,376
Model Year2008200820172017
ModelMaximaMaximaPrius cPrius c
TrimSESLThreeFour
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine255hp V6255hp V673hp I4 H73hp I4 H
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6CVTCVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/25 MPG19/25 MPG48/43 MPG48/43 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 8320, 8?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18225/55-17175/65-15175/65-15
Total Price$36,275$36,345$24,110$25,850
Adjustments for Features-2,370-2,2700-550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,905$34,075$24,110$25,300
Cost Above Minimum$0$170$0$1,190
Total Invoice$33,004$33,139$22,472$24,124
Adjustments for Features-2,156-2,0700-513
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,848$31,069$22,472$23,611
Cost Above Minimum$0$221$0$1,139

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Toyota Prius c

Model Year2008200820172017
ModelMaximaMaximaPrius cPrius c
TrimSESLThreeFour
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100  
CVT  $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  
Universal garage door opener$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200
Forward collision warning  $200$200
Full-size spare tire$225$225  
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Lane departure warning  $200$200
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0
Rearview camera   $200
Seat cushion airbag, driver  $75$75
Seat cushion airbag, passenger  $75$75
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75$75
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Rear air vents$100$100  
Rear wiper  $175$175
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
HD radio  $50$50
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
USB port  $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150  
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Cornering lights$50$50  
Detailed driving style feedback  $100$100
Digital instruments  $0$0
Fog lights$125$125 $125
Heated mirrors$25$25 $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25$25
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  
Tachometer$75$75  
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100   
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Heated front seats$200$200 $200
Leather seating surfaces$900$900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0   
Total Value of Features$6,740$6,640$4,370$4,920
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,370$2,270$0$550
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,156-2,0700-513

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Toyota Prius c

Model Year20082017
ModelMaximaPrius c
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase111.2 in100.4 in
Length193.5 in158.7 in
Width71.7 in66.7 in
Height58.3 in58.7 in
Curb Weight3,579 lb.2,530 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.9.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in52.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.5 in51.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.9 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in37.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in51.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.8 in50.8 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.5 ft317.1 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 seat50No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested60039%
Total Not Requested92561%
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 seat50No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested60039%
Total Not Requested92561%

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