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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: $35,495

Nissan Maxima SL   
Difference: $5,355

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,252

Nissan Maxima SL   
Difference: $5,731

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620062006
ModelPathfinderPathfinderMaximaMaxima
TrimSLPlatinumSESL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,410 $41,610 $27,900 $30,000
Base Invoice $33,837 $38,663 $25,511 $27,437
Premium Package 3,330      
Floor mats 210 210 160 160
Driver Preferred Package     3,500 800
Mud guards     130 130
Stability control     600 600
Sunroof     900 900
Navigation system     1,800 1,800
Xenon HID headlights     150 150
Satellite radio     350 350
Premium Package 3,087      
Floor mats 159 159 121 121
Driver Preferred Package     3,035 694
Mud guards     99 99
Stability control     520 520
Sunroof     780 780
Navigation system     1,561 1,561
Xenon HID headlights     131 131
Satellite radio     304 304
Options (change) 3,540 210 7,590 4,890
Options (change) 3,246 159 6,551 4,210
Destination 900 900 605 605
Total Price $40,850 $42,720 $36,095 $35,495
Total Invoice $37,983 $39,722 $32,667 $32,252

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Nissan Maxima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Maxima SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $560
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,273
Model Year2016201620062006
ModelPathfinderPathfinderMaximaMaxima
TrimSLPlatinumSESL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine260hp V6260hp V6265hp V6265hp V6
TransmissionCVTCVTT5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG20/27 MPG20/28 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 13?, 13320, 8320, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-18235/55-20245/45-18225/55-17
Total Price$40,850$42,720$36,095$35,495
Adjustments for Features-4,795-5,195-2000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,055$37,525$35,895$35,495
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,470$400$0
Total Invoice$37,983$39,722$32,667$32,252
Adjustments for Features-4,458-4,830-1810
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,525$34,892$32,486$32,252
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,367$234$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year2016201620062006
ModelPathfinderPathfinderMaximaMaxima
TrimSLPlatinumSESL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100  
Power liftgate$350$350  
Proximity key$250$250  
Remote start$150$150  
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Around view cameras$500$500  
Blind spot warning system$200$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100  
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500  
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40$40
Cargo net  $40$40
Class III trailer hitch$250$250  
Roof rails$250$250  
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents  $100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250  
Rear HVAC unit$400$400  
Rear wiper$175$175  
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150$150  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250  
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300  
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 
Tow hook(s), front$40$40  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
Cassette player  $50$50
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75
Compass$0$0  
Cornering lights  $50$50
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300  
Folding third row seats$600$600  
Heated second row seats$200$200  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Manual recliner, third row seats$125$125  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Total Value of Features$7,915$8,315$3,320$3,120
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,795$5,195$200$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,458-4,830-1810

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20162006
ModelPathfinderMaxima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase114.2 in111.2 in
Length197.2 in193.5 in
Width77.2 in71.7 in
Height69.6 in58.3 in
Curb Weight4,149 lb.3,473 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.5 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom42.2 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.7 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.8 in53.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in43.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room60.4 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.1 in54.8 in
Row 2 Legroom41.7 in36.5 in
Row 3 Headroom37.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room57.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room42.0 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom30.7 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.0 ft315.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
47.8 ft315.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
79.8 ft315.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Pathfinder SL

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Glass roof panel(s)300No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Around view cameras300No
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Bose, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested150050%
Total Not Requested150050%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SE

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Full-size spare tire225No
Total Requested40064%
Total Not Requested22536%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Driver Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Compass0No
Bose, 320W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested210074%
Total Not Requested75026%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Full-size spare tire225No
Total Requested40064%
Total Not Requested22536%
Driver Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested57574%
Total Not Requested20026%

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