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Nissan Pathfinder vs. Nissan Maxima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Pathfinder vs. Nissan Maxima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $38,755

Nissan Maxima SV   
Difference: $2,225

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,362

Nissan Maxima SV   
Difference: $2,520

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011
ModelPathfinderMaxima
TrimLESV
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $38,120 $34,450
Base Invoice $35,304 $31,550
4.0L V6 0  
Floor mats 200 195
Navigation system 1,850  
Cold Package   400
Monitor Package   700
Tech Package   1,850
Xenon HID headlights   400
4.0L V6 0  
Floor mats 163 146
Navigation system 1,605  
Cold Package   347
Monitor Package   607
Tech Package   1,605
Xenon HID headlights   347
Options (change) 2,050 3,545
Options (change) 1,768 3,052
Destination 810 760
Total Price $40,980 $38,755
Total Invoice $37,882 $35,362

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Nissan Maxima

Lowest Adjusted Price: Nissan Pathfinder LE
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Nissan Maxima SV
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $140
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $334
Model Year20112011
ModelPathfinderMaxima
TrimLESV
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine266hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionT5CVT-6
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/60-18245/45-18
Total Price$40,980$38,755
Adjustments for Features-2,3650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,615$38,755
Total Invoice$37,882$35,362
Adjustments for Features-2,1860
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,696$35,362

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Features Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20112011
ModelPathfinderMaxima
TrimLESV
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50
Full-size spare tire$225 
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Class IV trailer hitch$300 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Roof rack$300 
Storage compartment under second row seats$50 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear wiper$175 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Running boards$350 
Skid plate (one)$50 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
DVD-compatible player $0
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding third row seats$600 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
White-letter tires$0 
Total Value of Features$5,755$3,390
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,365$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,1860

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20112011
ModelPathfinderMaxima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.2 in109.3 in
Length192.3 in190.6 in
Width72.8 in73.2 in
Height72.0 in57.8 in
Curb Weight4,447 lb.3,557 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in43.8 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in36.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.4 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.6 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom34.2 in34.6 in
Row 3 Headroom36.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room57.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room44.0 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom28.1 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.5 ft314.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
49.2 ft314.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
79.2 ft314.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SV

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Monitor Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
A/V input jacks25No
USB port25No
Media drive, small5Yes
Total Requested20580%
Total Not Requested5020%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large10Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested73594%
Total Not Requested506%

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