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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: $23,058

Toyota Prius c L   
Difference: $11,047

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220192019
ModelMaximaMaximaPrius cPrius c
TrimSSVLLE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $32,420 $35,120 $21,530 $22,955
Limited Edition 710      
Floor mats 195 195 224 224
Monitor Package   700    
Xenon HID headlights   400    
Rear spoiler   375    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     349 349
Limited Edition 616      
Floor mats 146 146 139 139
Monitor Package   607    
Xenon HID headlights   347    
Rear spoiler   298    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     274 274
Options (change) 905 1,670 573 573
Options (change) 762 1,398 413 413
Destination 780 780 955 955
Total Price $34,105 $37,570 $23,058 $24,483

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Toyota Prius c

Lowest Adjusted Price: Toyota Prius c L
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Toyota Prius c LE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,652
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,615
Model Year2012201220192019
ModelMaximaMaximaPrius cPrius c
TrimSSVLLE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine290hp V6290hp V673hp I4 H73hp I4 H
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6CVTCVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG19/26 MPG48/43 MPG48/43 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 9?, 4?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/45-18175/65-15175/65-15
Total Price$34,105$37,570$23,058$24,483
Adjustments for Features-1,395-2,6250-425
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,710$34,945$23,058$24,058
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,235$0$1,000

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Toyota Prius c

Model Year2012201220192019
ModelMaximaMaximaPrius cPrius c
TrimSSVLLE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100  
CVT  $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Cruise control$150$150 $150
Proximity key$250$250  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Universal garage door opener $100$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
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Lane departure warning  $200$200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Seat cushion airbag, driver  $75$75
Seat cushion airbag, passenger  $75$75
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Intermittent wipers  $0 
Rear air vents$100$100  
Rear wiper  $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 $75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Sunroof$900$900  
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player $125$125$125
Media drive, small $5  
Satellite radio $200  
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
USB port $25$25$25
Voice control for audio system  $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Detailed driving style feedback  $100$100
Digital instruments  $0$0
Fog lights$125$125  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25$25
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750
Tachometer$75$75  
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75 $75
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Door sill trim plates $100  
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200   
Leather seating surfaces $900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50  
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  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Total Value of Features$5,440$6,670$4,045$4,470
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,395$2,625$0$425
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,278-2,3990-24

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Toyota Prius c

Model Year20122019
ModelMaximaPrius c
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase109.3 in100.4 in
Length190.6 in162.4 in
Width73.2 in68.6 in
Height57.8 in59.6 in
Curb Weight3,556 lb.2,530 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.9.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in52.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in51.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.8 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in37.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in51.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in50.8 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.2 ft317.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.20.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima S

Limited Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Compass0Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Total Requested72576%
Total Not Requested22524%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SV

Monitor Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
A/V input jacks25No
USB port25Yes
Media drive, small5No
Total Requested22588%
Total Not Requested3012%

Option Package Details
Toyota Prius c L

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Toyota Prius c LE

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

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