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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: $24,279

Toyota Prius   
Difference: $13,781

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,275

Toyota Prius   
Difference: $12,408

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020092009
ModelMaximaPriusPrius
TrimSVBaseTouring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $33,410 $23,375 $24,270
Base Invoice $30,600 $21,758 $22,519
Monitor Package 700    
Floor mats 180 184 184
Tech Package 1,850    
Xenon HID headlights 400    
Cold Package 400    
Rear spoiler 370    
Package 6   3,150 2,775
Monitor Package 607    
Floor mats 135 112 112
Tech Package 1,605    
Xenon HID headlights 347    
Cold Package 347    
Rear spoiler 292    
Package 6   2,835 2,497
Options (change) 3,900 3,334 2,959
Options (change) 3,333 2,947 2,609
Destination 750 720 720
Gas Tax 0 -3,150 -3,150
Total Price $38,060 $24,279 $24,799
Total Invoice $34,683 $22,275 $22,698

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Toyota Prius

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Prius
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,901
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,784
Model Year201020092009
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$38,060$24,279$24,799
Adjustments for Features-2,88000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,180$24,279$24,799
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$520
Total Invoice$34,683$22,275$22,698
Adjustments for Features-2,62400
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,059$22,275$22,698
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$423

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Toyota Prius

Model Year201020092009
ModelMaximaPriusPrius
TrimSVBaseTouring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100  
CVT $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100  
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 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
DVD-compatible player$0  
Media drive$15  
Satellite radio$200  
SD Card slot$25  
Traffic + travel information$25  
USB port$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125  
Digital instruments $0$0
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  
Heated front seats$200  
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$4,980$2,100$2,100
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,880$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,62400

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Toyota Prius

Model Year20102009
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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Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SV

Monitor Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
A/V input jacks25No
USB port25No
Media drive, small5No
Total Requested20078%
Total Not Requested5522%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested70089%
Total Not Requested9011%
Cold Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200No
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested258%
Total Not Requested30092%

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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