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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: $31,894

Toyota Prius Four   
Difference: $7,786

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,574

Toyota Prius Four   
Difference: $6,604

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122017
ModelMaximaPrius
TrimSVFour
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $35,120 $29,135
Base Invoice $32,163 $27,122
Cold Package 400  
Monitor Package 700  
Tech Package 1,850  
Xenon HID headlights 400  
Floor mats 195 225
Illuminated door sill trim plates 235 299
Advanced Technology Package   1,350
Cold Package 347  
Monitor Package 607  
Tech Package 1,605  
Xenon HID headlights 347  
Floor mats 146 140
Illuminated door sill trim plates 183 225
Advanced Technology Package   1,202
Options (change) 3,780 1,874
Options (change) 3,235 1,567
Destination 780 885
Total Price $39,680 $31,894
Total Invoice $36,178 $29,574

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Toyota Prius

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Prius Four
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,456
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,153
Model Year20122017
ModelMaximaPrius
TrimSVFour
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine290hp V695hp I4 H
TransmissionCVT-6CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG54/50 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18195/65-15
Total Price$39,680$31,894
Adjustments for Features0-1,670
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,680$30,224
Total Invoice$36,178$29,574
Adjustments for Features0-1,549
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,178$28,025

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Toyota Prius

Model Year20122017
ModelMaximaPrius
TrimSVFour
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
CVT $1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Cruise control$150 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Pedestrian detection $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Seat cushion airbag, passenger $75
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents$100 
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Infotainment 
App support $0
HD radio $50
Media drive$15 
SD Card slot$25 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Wireless charging station $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Detailed driving style feedback $100
Digital instruments $0
Fog lights$125 
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Tachometer$75 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
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$4,180$5,850
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,670
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,549

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Toyota Prius

Model Year20122017
ModelMaximaPrius
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase109.3 in106.3 in
Length190.6 in178.7 in
Width73.2 in69.3 in
Height57.8 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,556 lb.3,075 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.11.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in55.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom43.8 in43.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in53.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in51.9 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in33.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.2 ft324.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.262.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SV

Cold Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested22569%
Total Not Requested10031%
Monitor Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
A/V input jacks25No
USB port25Yes
Media drive, small5No
Total Requested22588%
Total Not Requested3012%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested75095%
Total Not Requested405%

Option Package Details
Toyota Prius Four

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Advanced Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%

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