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Nissan Maxima vs. Toyota Solara Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Maxima vs. Toyota Solara Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,218

Toyota Solara SLE V6   
Difference: $5,277

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,041

Toyota Solara SLE V6   
Difference: $5,211

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062006
ModelMaximaMaximaSolara
TrimSESLSLE V6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Base Price $27,900 $30,000 $26,405
Base Invoice $25,511 $27,437 $23,764
Driver Preferred Package 3,500 800  
Mud guards 130 130  
Floor mats 160 160 184
Satellite radio 350 350 449
Sunroof 900 900  
Stability control 600 600 650
Navigation system 1,800 1,800 1,350
Xenon HID headlights 150 150  
Side curtain airbags     400
Rear spoiler     200
Driver Preferred Package 3,035 694  
Mud guards 99 99  
Floor mats 121 121 112
Satellite radio 304 304 359
Sunroof 780 780  
Stability control 520 520 559
Navigation system 1,561 1,561 1,163
Xenon HID headlights 131 131  
Side curtain airbags     344
Rear spoiler     160
Options (change) 7,590 4,890 3,233
Options (change) 6,551 4,210 2,697
Destination 605 605 580
Total Price $36,095 $35,495 $30,218
Total Invoice $32,667 $32,252 $27,041

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Toyota Solara

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Solara SLE V6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,437
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,539
Model Year200620062006
ModelMaximaMaximaSolara
TrimSESLSLE V6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Engine265hp V6265hp V6225hp V6
TransmissionT5T5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG20/28 MPG21/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 8320, 8270, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18225/55-17215/55-17
Total Price$36,095$35,495$30,218
Adjustments for Features-2,040-1,8400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,055$33,655$30,218
Cost Above Minimum$400$0$0
Total Invoice$32,667$32,252$27,041
Adjustments for Features-1,846-1,6720
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,821$30,580$27,041
Cost Above Minimum$241$0$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Toyota Solara

Model Year200620062006
ModelMaximaMaximaSolara
TrimSESLSLE V6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Tire-pressure monitor  $75
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
Cassette player$50$50 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Compass  $0
Cornering lights$50$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
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$3,690$3,490$1,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,040$1,840$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,846-1,6720

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Toyota Solara

Model Year20062006
ModelMaximaSolara
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase111.2 in107.1 in
Length193.5 in192.5 in
Width71.7 in71.5 in
Height58.3 in56.1 in
Curb Weight3,473 lb.3,440 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.5 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom43.9 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in36.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in53.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.8 in50.8 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume15.5 ft313.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SE

Driver Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Compass0No
Bose, 320W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested145051%
Total Not Requested140049%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SL

Driver Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested12516%
Total Not Requested65084%

Option Package Details
Toyota Solara SLE V6

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%

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