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Nissan Maxima vs. Toyota Prius Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Maxima vs. Toyota Prius Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $25,228

Toyota Prius   
Difference: $9,917

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,875

Toyota Prius   
Difference: $9,073

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620082008
ModelMaximaMaximaPriusPrius
TrimSESLBaseTouring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $27,900 $30,000 $22,875 $23,770
Base Invoice $25,511 $27,437 $21,064 $21,816
Floor mats 160 160 184 184
Stability control 600 600    
Sunroof 900 900    
Xenon HID headlights 150 150    
Driver Preferred Package 3,500 800    
Mud guards 130 130    
Navigation system 1,800 1,800    
Package 6     4,550 4,175
Cargo net     49 49
Floor mats 121 121 112 112
Stability control 520 520    
Sunroof 780 780    
Xenon HID headlights 131 131    
Driver Preferred Package 3,035 694    
Mud guards 99 99    
Navigation system 1,561 1,561    
Package 6     4,095 3,758
Cargo net     34 34
Options (change) 7,240 4,540 4,783 4,408
Options (change) 6,247 3,906 4,241 3,904
Destination 605 605 720 720
Gas Tax 0 0 -3,150 -3,150
Total Price $35,745 $35,145 $25,228 $25,748
Total Invoice $32,363 $31,948 $22,875 $23,290

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Toyota Prius

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Prius
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,802
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,150
Model Year2006200620082008
ModelMaximaMaximaPriusPrius
TrimSESLBaseTouring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine265hp V6265hp V676hp I4 H76hp I4 H
TransmissionT5T5CVTCVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 8320, 8?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18225/55-17185/65-15195/55-16
Total Price$35,745$35,145$25,228$25,748
Adjustments for Features-2,315-2,11500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,430$33,030$25,228$25,748
Cost Above Minimum$400$0$0$520
Total Invoice$32,363$31,948$22,875$23,290
Adjustments for Features-2,096-1,92300
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,267$30,025$22,875$23,290
Cost Above Minimum$242$0$0$415

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Toyota Prius

Model Year2006200620082008
ModelMaximaMaximaPriusPrius
TrimSESLBaseTouring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000  
CVT  $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100  
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Rearview camera  $200$200
Tire-pressure monitor  $75$75
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75$75
Console with shifter$150$150  
Console without shifter  $150$150
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Rear air vents$100$100  
Rear wiper  $175$175
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Larger rear spoiler   $200
Rear spoiler$200 $200 
Sunroof$900$900  
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50
Cassette player$50$50  
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75  
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Cornering lights$50$50  
Digital instruments  $0$0
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25$25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  
Tachometer$75$75  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats$200$200  
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  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  $0
Total Value of Features$4,815$4,615$2,500$2,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,315$2,115$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,096-1,92300

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Toyota Prius

Model Year20062008
ModelMaximaPrius
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase111.2 in106.3 in
Length193.5 in175.0 in
Width71.7 in67.9 in
Height58.3 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,474 lb.2,891 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.5 in51.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.9 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in53.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.8 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in38.6 in
Cargo Volume15.5 ft314.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SE

Driver Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Compass0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Bose, 320W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested142550%
Total Not Requested142550%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SL

Driver Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested10013%
Total Not Requested67587%

Option Package Details
Toyota Prius

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Package 6
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Navigation system600Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Alarm100No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
JBL, 9 speakers350No
Stability control400Yes
MP3-compatible player50No
Proximity key250No
Aux input50No
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested322575%
Total Not Requested110025%

Option Package Details
Toyota Prius Touring

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Package 6
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Navigation system600Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Alarm100No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
JBL, 9 speakers350No
Stability control400Yes
MP3-compatible player50No
Proximity key250No
Aux input50No
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested260070%
Total Not Requested110030%

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