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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: $8,035

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,252

Nissan Maxima SL   
Difference: $8,231

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820062006
ModelPathfinderMaximaMaxima
TrimPlatinumSESL
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $42,320 $27,900 $30,000
Base Invoice $39,321 $25,511 $27,437
Floor mats 235 160 160
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
Floor mats 187 121 121
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) 235 7,590 4,890
Options (change) 187 6,551 4,210
Destination 975 605 605
Total Price $43,530 $36,095 $35,495
Total Invoice $40,483 $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: $790
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,493
Model Year201820062006
ModelPathfinderMaximaMaxima
TrimPlatinumSESL
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine284hp V6265hp V6265hp V6
TransmissionCVTT5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG20/28 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 13320, 8320, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-20245/45-18225/55-17
Total Price$43,530$36,095$35,495
Adjustments for Features-7,245-2000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,285$35,895$35,495
Cost Above Minimum$0$400$0
Total Invoice$40,483$32,667$32,252
Adjustments for Features-6,738-1810
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,745$32,486$32,252
Cost Above Minimum$0$234$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year201820062006
ModelPathfinderMaximaMaxima
TrimPlatinumSESL
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000
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  
Proximity key$250  
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  
Moving object detection, front$25  
Moving object detection, rear$25  
Obstacle detection, rear$250  
Rollover sensor$50  
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Tire-pressure monitor$75  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40
Cargo net $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  
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Tow hook(s), front$40  
Infotainment 
App support$0  
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Cassette player $50$50
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
HD radio$50  
MP3-compatible player$50  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic + travel information$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 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Folding third row seats$600  
Heated second row seats$200  
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$10,165$3,120$2,920
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,245$200$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,738-1810

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See a complete comparison of Nissan Pathfinder vs. Nissan Maxima features.

Specifications Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20182006
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.3,473 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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See a complete comparison of Nissan Pathfinder vs. Nissan Maxima specs.

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
Compass0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
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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