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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: $29,560

Toyota RAV4 Limited   
Difference: $6,890

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,626

Toyota RAV4 Limited   
Difference: $5,509

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082015
ModelMaximaMaximaRAV4
TrimSESLLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $28,630 $30,880 $28,450
Base Invoice $26,229 $28,286 $26,601
Floor mats 175 175 225
Stability control 600 600  
Platinum Edition Package 1,100 1,100  
Sensory Package 2,550    
Sunroof 900 900  
Navigation system 1,800 1,800  
Rear spoiler   370  
Floor mats 131 131 140
Stability control 520 520  
Platinum Edition Package 1,006 1,006  
Sensory Package 2,213    
Sunroof 780 780  
Navigation system 1,561 1,561  
Rear spoiler   291  
Options (change) 7,125 4,945 225
Options (change) 6,211 4,289 140
Destination 695 695 885
Total Price $36,450 $36,520 $29,560
Total Invoice $33,135 $33,270 $27,626

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Toyota RAV4

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota RAV4 Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,150
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,836
Model Year200820082015
ModelMaximaMaximaRAV4
TrimSESLLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine255hp V6255hp V6176hp I4
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 8320, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18225/55-17235/55-18
Total Price$36,450$36,520$29,560
Adjustments for Features-740-6400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,710$35,880$29,560
Cost Above Minimum$0$170$0
Total Invoice$33,135$33,270$27,626
Adjustments for Features-673-5830
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,462$32,687$27,626
Cost Above Minimum$0$225$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Toyota RAV4

Model Year200820082015
ModelMaximaMaximaRAV4
TrimSESLLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Power liftgate  $350
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 
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor  $50
Seat cushion airbag, passenger  $75
Temporary spare tire  $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear wiper  $175
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
DVD-compatible player  $0
HD radio  $50
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Traffic + travel information  $25
USB port  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Cornering lights$50$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
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 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$4,765$4,665$4,025
Value of Feature Adjustments$740$640$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-673-5830

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Toyota RAV4

Model Year20082015
ModelMaximaRAV4
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase111.2 in104.7 in
Length193.5 in179.9 in
Width71.7 in72.6 in
Height58.3 in65.4 in
Curb Weight3,580 lb.3,436 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.5 in54.2 in
Row 1 Legroom43.9 in42.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in38.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in55.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.8 in48.8 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in37.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.5 ft338.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.573.4 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 seat200Yes
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 Requested35023%
Total Not Requested117577%
Sensory Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
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 Requested47522%
Total Not Requested165078%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SL

Platinum Edition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
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 Requested35023%
Total Not Requested117577%

Option Package Details
Toyota RAV4 Limited

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

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