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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: $25,179

Toyota Prius   
Difference: $12,026

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,841

Toyota Prius   
Difference: $11,067

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920082008
ModelMaximaPriusPrius
TrimSVBaseTouring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $32,860 $22,875 $23,770
Base Invoice $30,097 $21,064 $21,816
Floor mats 180 184 184
Tech Package 2,400    
Xenon HID headlights 400    
Bluetooth cell phone link 300    
Rear spoiler 370    
Package 6   4,550 4,175
Floor mats 135 112 112
Tech Package 2,082    
Xenon HID headlights 347    
Bluetooth cell phone link 260    
Rear spoiler 292    
Package 6   4,095 3,758
Options (change) 3,650 4,734 4,359
Options (change) 3,116 4,207 3,870
Destination 695 720 720
Gas Tax 0 -3,150 -3,150
Total Price $37,205 $25,179 $25,699
Total Invoice $33,908 $22,841 $23,256

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Toyota Prius

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Prius
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,496
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,761
Model Year200920082008
ModelMaximaPriusPrius
TrimSVBaseTouring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine290hp V676hp I4 H76hp I4 H
TransmissionCVT-6CVTCVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG48/45 MPG48/45 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18185/65-15195/55-16
Total Price$37,205$25,179$25,699
Adjustments for Features-2,53000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,675$25,179$25,699
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$520
Total Invoice$33,908$22,841$23,256
Adjustments for Features-2,30600
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,602$22,841$23,256
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$415

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Toyota Prius

Model Year200920082008
ModelMaximaPriusPrius
TrimSVBaseTouring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100  
CVT $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75
Console with shifter$150  
Console without shifter $150$150
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125  
Rear air vents$100  
Rear wiper $175$175
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Larger rear spoiler  $200
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
Media drive$15  
Satellite radio$200  
SD Card slot$25  
Traffic information$25  
USB port$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125  
Digital instruments $0$0
Heated mirrors $25$25
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25$25
Tachometer$75  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$4,655$2,125$2,125
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,530$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,30600

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See a complete comparison of Nissan Maxima vs. Toyota Prius features.

Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Toyota Prius

Model Year20092008
ModelMaximaPrius
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase109.3 in106.3 in
Length190.6 in175.0 in
Width73.2 in67.9 in
Height57.8 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,556 lb.2,890 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in51.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.8 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in53.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in38.6 in
Cargo Volume14.2 ft314.4 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Nissan Maxima vs. Toyota Prius specs.

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SV

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
A/V input jacks25No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested90074%
Total Not Requested31526%

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
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Alarm100No
JBL, 9 speakers350No
Stability control400Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Aux input50Yes
Total Requested367585%
Total Not Requested65015%

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
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Alarm100No
JBL, 9 speakers350No
Stability control400Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Aux input50Yes
Total Requested305082%
Total Not Requested65018%

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