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Porsche Cayenne vs. Nissan Maxima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Porsche Cayenne vs. Nissan Maxima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,450

Nissan Maxima SE   
Difference: $24,855

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,135

Nissan Maxima SE   
Difference: $19,125

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920092009200920082008
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneMaximaMaxima
TrimBaseSGTSTurboTurbo SSESL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $44,600 $59,400 $70,900 $97,700 $123,600 $28,630 $30,880
Base Invoice $37,910 $50,490 $60,265 $83,045 $105,060 $26,229 $28,286
Xenon/HID headlights 1,560 1,560 1,560        
Heated front seats 690 690 690        
Comfort Package 1,290 1,290          
Light Comfort Package 610 610 610 610 610    
Automatic climate control, front 550            
CD changer, remote 650 650 650 650 650    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 1,040            
Cargo mat 280 280 280 280 280    
Obstacle detection, rear 990 990 990        
Bluetooth cell phone link 695 695 695 695 695    
Navigation system 3,300 3,300 3,300     1,800 1,800
Sunroof 1,190 1,190 1,190 1,190 1,190 900 900
Floor mats 140 140 140 140 140 175 175
Proximity key 995 995 995 995 995    
Aluminum trim 1,040 1,040          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710 710        
Satellite radio   750 750 750 750    
Platinum Edition Package           1,100 1,100
Sensory Package           2,550  
Stability control           600 600
Rear spoiler             370
Xenon/HID headlights 1,326 1,326 1,326        
Heated front seats 587 587 587        
Comfort Package 1,097 1,097          
Light Comfort Package 519 519 519 519 519    
Automatic climate control, front 468            
CD changer, remote 553 553 553 553 553    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 884            
Cargo mat 238 238 238 238 238    
Obstacle detection, rear 842 842 842        
Bluetooth cell phone link 591 591 591 591 591    
Navigation system 2,805 2,805 2,805     1,561 1,561
Sunroof 1,012 1,012 1,012 1,012 1,012 780 780
Floor mats 119 119 119 119 119 131 131
Proximity key 846 846 846 846 846    
Aluminum trim 884 884          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 604 604 604        
Satellite radio   638 638 638 638    
Platinum Edition Package           1,006 1,006
Sensory Package           2,213  
Stability control           520 520
Rear spoiler             291
Options (change) 15,730 14,890 12,560 5,310 5,310 7,125 4,945
Options (change) 13,375 12,661 10,680 4,516 4,516 6,211 4,289
Destination 975 975 975 975 975 695 695
Total Price $61,305 $75,265 $84,435 $103,985 $129,885 $36,450 $36,520
Total Invoice $52,260 $64,126 $71,920 $88,536 $110,551 $33,135 $33,270

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. Nissan Maxima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Maxima SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $20,190
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,154
Model Year2009200920092009200920082008
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneMaximaMaxima
TrimBaseSGTSTurboTurbo SSESL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6385hp V8405hp V8500hp V8550hp V8255hp V6255hp V6
TransmissionM6T6M6T6T6CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainAWD w/4LAWD w/4LAWD w/4LAWD w/4LAWD w/4LFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 12100, 12100, 12410, 14410, 14320, 8320, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17255/55-18295/35-21275/45-19295/35-21245/45-18225/55-17
Total Price$61,305$75,265$84,435$103,985$129,885$36,450$36,520
Adjustments for Features-4,765-5,940-7,615-9,690-10,365-1000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$56,540$69,325$76,820$94,295$119,520$36,350$36,520
Cost Above Minimum$0$12,785$20,280$37,755$62,980$0$170
Total Invoice$52,260$64,126$71,920$88,536$110,551$33,135$33,270
Adjustments for Features-4,062-5,061-6,486-8,250-8,822-910
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,198$59,065$65,434$80,286$101,729$33,044$33,270
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,867$17,236$32,088$53,531$0$226

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Features Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year2009200920092009200920082008
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneMaximaMaxima
TrimBaseSGTSTurboTurbo SSESL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150    
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 $1100$1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT     $1100$1100
AWD w/low range$2200$2200$2200$2200$2200  
FWD     $0$0
Accessories 
Air compressor$35$35$35$35$35  
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350$350  
Remote window/roof operation     $15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats     $0$0
Full-size spare tire     $225$225
Hill descent control$250$250$250$250$250  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150$150  
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50$50  
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50$50  
Cargo cover$75$75$75$75$75  
Cargo net$40$40$40$40$40  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150$150$150$150  
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100$100  
Ski sack$50$50$50$50$50  
Storage compartment under front seat(s)   $50$50  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175$175  
Rear wiper$175$175$175$175$175  
Residual heat$50$50$50$50$50  
Variable intermittent wipers     $75$75
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15$15$15  
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150$150$150$150$150  
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500    
Exterior 
Body kit  $0    
Bodyside moldings     $75$75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275$275  
Wheel-lip moldings  $75 $75  
Infotainment 
Aux input     $50$50
CD changer, in-dash     $325$325
CD changer, remote$200$200$200$200$200  
CD player$125$125$125$125$125  
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0  
Off-road navigation system$0$0$0    
Satellite radio $200$200$200$200$200$200
Surround sound   $250$250  
Traffic information $25$25$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio   $100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100$100  
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150$150  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100$100$100 $100 
Carbon fiber trim    $200  
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100$100$100$100
Heated second row seats   $200$200  
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200      
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250$250  
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150  
Metal pedals$75$75$75$75$75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat     $100$100
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25$25$25$25$25  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Synthetic suede headliner  $650$650$650  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000$1000  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars    $500  
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500$500  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000$1000$1000  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 $100$100  
Total Value of Features$7,030$8,205$9,880$11,955$12,630$2,365$2,265
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,765$5,940$7,615$9,690$10,365$100$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,062-5,061-6,486-8,250-8,822-910

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20092008
ModelCayenneMaxima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.4 in111.2 in
Length188.9 in193.5 in
Width76.0 in71.7 in
Height66.9 in58.3 in
Curb Weight4,763 lb.3,580 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.4 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.4 in53.5 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in43.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.9 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.7 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in54.8 in
Row 2 Legroom36.0 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
19.1 ft315.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
62.5 ft315.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne

Xenon/HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested55073%
Total Not Requested20027%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Power seatbelt height adjusters, front row25No
Total Requested32565%
Total Not Requested17535%
Light Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne S

Xenon/HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested55073%
Total Not Requested20027%
Light Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Power seatbelt height adjusters, front row25No
Total Requested32565%
Total Not Requested17535%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne GTS

Xenon/HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested55073%
Total Not Requested20027%
Light Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne Turbo

Light Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne Turbo S

Light Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Full-size spare tire75No
Total Requested40084%
Total Not Requested7516%
Platinum Edition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Total Requested1525100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sensory Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Compass0No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 320W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested177584%
Total Not Requested35016%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Full-size spare tire75No
Total Requested40084%
Total Not Requested7516%
Platinum Edition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Total Requested1525100%
Total Not Requested00%

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