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Nissan Xterra vs. Nissan Maxima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Xterra vs. Nissan Maxima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $26,955

Nissan Xterra Off Road   
Difference: $6,585

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,002

Nissan Xterra Off Road   
Difference: $5,736

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620122012
ModelXterraXterraMaximaMaxima
TrimOff RoadSESSV
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,850 $25,750 $32,420 $35,120
Base Invoice $22,306 $24,083 $29,695 $32,163
Rockford Fosgate Audio Package 900      
Side curtain airbags 700 700    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 230 230    
Interior air filter 60 60    
Cargo organizer 150 150 145 145
Floor mats 110 110 195 195
Satellite radio 350 350    
Rockford Fosgate Audio Package 780      
Side curtain airbags 607 607    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 171 171    
Interior air filter 44 44    
Cargo organizer 111 111 117 117
Floor mats 74 74 146 146
Satellite radio 304 304    
Options (change) 2,500 1,600 340 340
Options (change) 2,091 1,311 263 263
Destination 605 605 780 780
Total Price $26,955 $27,955 $33,540 $36,240
Total Invoice $25,002 $25,999 $30,738 $33,206

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Xterra vs. Nissan Maxima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Xterra SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,610
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,864
Model Year2006200620122012
ModelXterraXterraMaximaMaxima
TrimOff RoadSESSV
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine265hp V6265hp V6290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionM6A5CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)380, 9380, 9?, 8?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/75-16265/65-17245/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$26,955$27,955$33,540$36,240
Adjustments for Features0-1,330-2,305-3,755
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,955$26,625$31,235$32,485
Cost Above Minimum$330$0$0$1,250
Total Invoice$25,002$25,999$30,738$33,206
Adjustments for Features0-1,237-2,112-3,441
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,002$24,762$28,626$29,765
Cost Above Minimum$240$0$0$1,139

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Features Comparison: Nissan Xterra vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year2006200620122012
ModelXterraXterraMaximaMaxima
TrimOff RoadSESSV
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
5-speed automatic $900  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100$1100
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Universal garage door opener   $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist  $50$50
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rack$300$300  
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50  
Cargo mat  $40$40
Cargo net$40$40  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Small cargo box, roof-mounted$75$75  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Rear air vents  $100$100
Rear wiper$175$175  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Skid plate (one) $50  
Skid plates$150   
Sunroof  $900$900
Tow hook(s), front$40$40  
Tubular side steps $350  
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
Satellite radio$200$200 $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25  
Compass$0$0 $0
Fog lights$125$125 $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Outside temperature display  $50$50
Trip computer $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Folding passenger seat$150$150  
Leather seating surfaces   $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires$0   
Off-road suspension (upgrade)$0   
White-letter tires$0$0  
Total Value of Features$2,200$3,530$4,505$5,955
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,330$2,305$3,755
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,237-2,112-3,441

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Xterra vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20062012
ModelXterraMaxima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in109.3 in
Length178.7 in190.6 in
Width72.8 in73.2 in
Height74.9 in57.8 in
Curb Weight4,151 lb.3,557 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.9 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in43.8 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in36.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.3 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room46.1 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom34.4 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.2 ft314.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
65.7 ft314.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Xterra Off Road

Rockford Fosgate Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Rockford Fosgate, 380W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested37552%
Total Not Requested35048%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima S

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SV

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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