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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: $30,438

Toyota RAV4 Limited   
Difference: $9,802

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201920192012
ModelMaximaMaximaRAV4
TrimSLPlatinumLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $38,540 $41,540 $25,330
Floor mats 300 300 199
Rear spoiler 405 405  
Rearview camera     475
Premium Plus Value Package     1,175
3.5L V6     1,920
Remote start     529
Floor mats 234 234 126
Rear spoiler 344 344  
Rearview camera     424
Premium Plus Value Package     1,119
3.5L V6     1,794
Remote start     380
Options (change) 705 705 4,298
Options (change) 578 578 3,843
Destination 995 995 810
Total Price $40,240 $43,240 $30,438

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Toyota RAV4

Lowest Adjusted Price: Toyota RAV4 Limited
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Nissan Maxima Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,227
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,949
Model Year201920192012
ModelMaximaMaximaRAV4
TrimSLPlatinumLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine300hp V6300hp V6269hp V6
TransmissionCVT-7CVT-7A5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/30 MPG20/30 MPG19/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 11?, 11?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/40-19225/65-17
Total Price$40,240$43,240$30,438
Adjustments for Features-2,575-5,0750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,665$38,165$30,438
Cost Above Minimum$0$500$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Toyota RAV4

Model Year201920192012
ModelMaximaMaximaRAV4
TrimSLPlatinumLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100 
5-speed automatic  $900
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Active noise reduction$0$0 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600 
Cruise control  $150
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Remote app $25 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Sunshade, rear, power $225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras $500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Driver drowsiness monitor $150 
Full-size spare tire  $225
Hill descent control  $250
Moving object detection, front $25 
Moving object detection, rear $25 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Predictive forward collision warning$250$250 
Rearview camera$200 $200
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Roof rack  $300
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear wiper  $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 $75
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
External spare tire shell  $100
Externally-mounted spare  $0
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Rear bumper protector  $40
Sunroof  $900
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)$0$0 
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25 
Trip computer$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Total Value of Features$6,815$9,315$4,240
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,575$5,075$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-101-1850

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Toyota RAV4

Model Year20192012
ModelMaximaRAV4
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.3 in104.7 in
Length192.8 in181.1 in
Width73.2 in71.5 in
Height56.5 in66.3 in
Curb Weight3,552 lb.3,560 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.2 in53.8 in
Row 1 Legroom45.0 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in55.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.5 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom34.2 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
14.3 ft312.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
14.337.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.373.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota RAV4 Limited

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Rearview camera
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Plus Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
AC power outlet100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
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 Requested245096%
Total Not Requested1004%
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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