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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: $33,015

Toyota Prius Four   
Difference: $4,590

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,589

Toyota Prius Four   
Difference: $3,666

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092012
ModelMaximaPrius
TrimSVFour
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $32,860 $28,235
Base Invoice $30,097 $26,284
Tech Package 2,400  
Xenon HID headlights 400  
Bluetooth cell phone link 300  
Floor mats 180 200
Cold Package 400  
Rear spoiler 370  
Solar Roof Package   3,820
Tech Package 2,082  
Xenon HID headlights 347  
Bluetooth cell phone link 260  
Floor mats 135 127
Cold Package 347  
Rear spoiler 292  
Solar Roof Package   3,418
Options (change) 4,050 4,020
Options (change) 3,463 3,545
Destination 695 760
Total Price $37,605 $33,015
Total Invoice $34,255 $30,589

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Toyota Prius

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Prius Four
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,635
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,796
Model Year20092012
ModelMaximaPrius
TrimSVFour
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine290hp V698hp I4 H
TransmissionCVT-6CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9120, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18195/65-15
Total Price$37,605$33,015
Adjustments for Features-9550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,650$33,015
Total Invoice$34,255$30,589
Adjustments for Features-8700
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,385$30,589

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Toyota Prius

Model Year20092012
ModelMaximaPrius
TrimSVFour
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
CVT $1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Remote climate control $25
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear wiper $175
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Solar panel $300
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
Media drive$15 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Digital instruments $0
Fog lights$125 
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25
Tachometer$75 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Total Value of Features$3,655$2,700
Value of Feature Adjustments$955$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8700

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

Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Toyota Prius

Model Year20092012
ModelMaximaPrius
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase109.3 in106.3 in
Length190.6 in176.4 in
Width73.2 in68.7 in
Height57.8 in58.7 in
Curb Weight3,557 lb.3,043 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in52.7 in
Row 1 Legroom43.8 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in53.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in51.2 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in36.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		14.2 ft321.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		14.239.6 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 radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested115095%
Total Not Requested655%
Cold Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested22569%
Total Not Requested10031%

Option Package Details
Toyota Prius Four

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Solar Roof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
DVD-compatible player0No
Sunroof900Yes
Solar panel300No
Remote air conditioning25No
Total Requested90051%
Total Not Requested87549%

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