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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: $36,450

Nissan Maxima SE   
Difference: $6,805

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,135

Nissan Maxima SE   
Difference: $7,089

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720082008
ModelPathfinderMaximaMaxima
TrimPlatinumSESL
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $42,070 $28,630 $30,880
Base Invoice $39,089 $26,229 $28,286
Floor mats 225 175 175
Platinum Edition Package   1,100 1,100
Sensory Package   2,550  
Stability control   600 600
Sunroof   900 900
Navigation system   1,800 1,800
Rear spoiler     370
Floor mats 175 131 131
Platinum Edition Package   1,006 1,006
Sensory Package   2,213  
Stability control   520 520
Sunroof   780 780
Navigation system   1,561 1,561
Rear spoiler     291
Options (change) 225 7,125 4,945
Options (change) 175 6,211 4,289
Destination 960 695 695
Total Price $43,255 $36,450 $36,520
Total Invoice $40,224 $33,135 $33,270

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Nissan Maxima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Maxima SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $345
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,080
Model Year201720082008
ModelPathfinderMaximaMaxima
TrimPlatinumSESL
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine284hp V6255hp V6255hp V6
TransmissionCVTCVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG19/25 MPG19/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 13320, 8320, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-20245/45-18225/55-17
Total Price$43,255$36,450$36,520
Adjustments for Features-6,560-1000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,695$36,350$36,520
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$170
Total Invoice$40,224$33,135$33,270
Adjustments for Features-6,100-910
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,124$33,044$33,270
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$226

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Features Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year201720082008
ModelPathfinderMaximaMaxima
TrimPlatinumSESL
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Cruise control $150$150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100  
Power liftgate$350  
Remote start$150  
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Around view cameras$500  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200  
Blind spot warning system$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Forward collision warning$200  
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Moving object detection, front$25  
Moving object detection, rear$25  
Rollover sensor$50  
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40
Class III trailer hitch$250  
Roof rails$250  
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250  
Rear HVAC unit$400  
Rear wiper$175  
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Glass roof panel(s)$300  
Tow hook(s), front$40  
Infotainment 
App support$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
HD radio$50  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
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
Compass$0  
Cornering lights $50$50
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750  
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Folding third row seats$600  
Heated second row seats$200  
Leather door panel trim$250  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Manual recliner, third row seats$125  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$9,715$3,255$3,155
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,560$100$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,100-910

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20172008
ModelPathfinderMaxima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase114.2 in111.2 in
Length198.5 in193.5 in
Width77.2 in71.7 in
Height69.6 in58.3 in
Curb Weight4,292 lb.3,579 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 Maxima SE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Full-size spare tire75No
Total Requested40084%
Total Not Requested7516%
Platinum Edition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
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 reverse25Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested132587%
Total Not Requested20013%
Sensory Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Compass0No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 320W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested157574%
Total Not Requested55026%

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 tire75No
Total Requested40084%
Total Not Requested7516%
Platinum Edition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
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 reverse25Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested132587%
Total Not Requested20013%

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