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Nissan Maxima vs. Toyota RAV4 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Maxima vs. Toyota RAV4 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,495

Toyota RAV4 Limited   
Difference: $6,780

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,557

Toyota RAV4 Limited   
Difference: $5,447

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082010
ModelMaximaMaximaRAV4
TrimSESLLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $28,630 $30,880 $24,665
Base Invoice $26,229 $28,286 $23,061
Stability control 600 600  
Platinum Edition Package 1,100 1,100  
Sensory Package 2,550    
Sunroof 900 900  
Navigation system 1,800 1,800 1,240
Rear spoiler   370  
Limited Extra Value Package     870
3.5L V6     1,920
Stability control 520 520  
Platinum Edition Package 1,006 1,006  
Sensory Package 2,213    
Sunroof 780 780  
Navigation system 1,561 1,561 1,080
Rear spoiler   291  
Limited Extra Value Package     819
3.5L V6     1,797
Options (change) 6,950 4,770 4,030
Options (change) 6,080 4,158 3,696
Destination 695 695 800
Total Price $36,275 $36,345 $29,495
Total Invoice $33,004 $33,139 $27,557

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Toyota RAV4

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota RAV4 Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,620
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,392
Model Year200820082010
ModelMaximaMaximaRAV4
TrimSESLLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine255hp V6255hp V6269hp V6
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6A5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/25 MPG19/25 MPG19/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 8320, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18225/55-17225/65-17
Total Price$36,275$36,345$29,495
Adjustments for Features-1,160-1,0600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,115$35,285$29,495
Cost Above Minimum$0$170$0
Total Invoice$33,004$33,139$27,557
Adjustments for Features-1,055-9660
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,949$32,173$27,557
Cost Above Minimum$0$224$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Toyota RAV4

Model Year200820082010
ModelMaximaMaximaRAV4
TrimSESLLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100 
5-speed automatic  $900
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Hill descent control  $250
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rollover sensor  $50
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Cargo net  $40
Roof rack  $300
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear wiper  $175
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
External spare tire shell  $100
Externally-mounted spare  $0
Rear bumper protector  $40
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
Traffic information  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Cornering lights$50$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Trip computer$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$4,115$4,015$2,955
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,160$1,060$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,055-9660

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Toyota RAV4

Model Year20082010
ModelMaximaRAV4
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase111.2 in104.7 in
Length193.5 in181.1 in
Width71.7 in71.5 in
Height58.3 in66.3 in
Curb Weight3,579 lb.3,560 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.5 in53.8 in
Row 1 Legroom43.9 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in55.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.8 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in38.3 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.2 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in52.6 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in43.3 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in30.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.5 ft312.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.537.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.573.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SE

Platinum Edition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested15010%
Total Not Requested137590%
Sensory Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Satellite radio200Yes
Compass0No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 320W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested137565%
Total Not Requested75035%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SL

Platinum Edition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested15010%
Total Not Requested137590%

Option Package Details
Toyota RAV4 Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60096%
Total Not Requested254%
Limited Extra Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
AC power outlet100No
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested255085%
Total Not Requested45015%
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
269 hp@6200
246 lb-ft@4700
FeatureValueRequested?
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
269 hp@6200
246 lb-ft@4700
1000Yes
5-speed automatic0Yes
Hill start assist75No
Hill descent control250No
Total Requested100075%
Total Not Requested32525%

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