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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: $42,905

Nissan Maxima Platinum   
Difference: $25,345

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220122018
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneMaxima
TrimBaseSS HybridTurboPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $48,200 $65,000 $69,000 $107,100 $40,940
Adaptive cruise control 2,490 2,490 2,490    
Traffic information 0 0 0 0  
Satellite radio 750 750 750 750  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 790 790 790    
Laminated front side windows 1,120 1,120 1,120 1,120  
Proximity key 1,090 1,090 1,090    
Voice control for nav and audio 595 595 595 595  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 1,420 1,420 1,420 1,420 375
Panoramic sunroof 660 660 660 660  
Premium Package Plus 10,160     5,320  
Convenience Package   4,520 4,520    
Light Comfort Package   250 250    
14-way power front seats   1,335 1,335    
Rearview camera   1,750 1,750    
Heated steering wheel   250 250    
Blind spot warning system   850 850    
Cooled or ventilated front seats   800 800    
Floor mats         300
Rear spoiler         405
Adaptive cruise control 0 0 0    
Traffic information 0 0 0 0  
Satellite radio 638 638 638 638  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0    
Laminated front side windows 0 0 0 0  
Proximity key 0 0 0    
Voice control for nav and audio 506 506 506 506  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 0 0 0 0 291
Panoramic sunroof 0 0 0 0  
Premium Package Plus 0     0  
Convenience Package   0 0    
Light Comfort Package   0 0    
14-way power front seats   0 0    
Rearview camera   0 0    
Heated steering wheel   0 0    
Blind spot warning system   0 0    
Cooled or ventilated front seats   0 0    
Floor mats         234
Rear spoiler         344
Options (change) 19,075 18,670 18,670 9,865 1,080
Options (change) 1,144 1,144 1,144 1,144 869
Destination 975 975 975 975 885
Total Price $68,250 $84,645 $88,645 $117,940 $42,905

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. Nissan Maxima

Lowest Adjusted Price: Nissan Maxima Platinum
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Cayenne Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $22,620
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $37,999
Model Year20122012201220122018
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneMaxima
TrimBaseSS HybridTurboPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V6400hp V8380hp V6 H500hp V8300hp V6
TransmissionM6T8T8T8CVT-7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)235, 11235, 11235, 11585, 14?, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18255/55-18255/55-18265/50-19245/45-18
Total Price$68,250$84,645$88,645$117,940$42,905
Adjustments for Features-2,725-3,700-3,500-8,4500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$65,525$80,945$85,145$109,490$42,905
Cost Above Minimum$0$15,420$19,620$43,965$0

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Features Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20122012201220122018
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneMaxima
TrimBaseSS HybridTurboPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150    
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT    $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700 
FWD    $0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction    $0
Air compressor$35$35$35$35 
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350 
Remote app    $25
Remote start    $150
Remote window/roof operation    $15
Sunshade, rear, power    $225
Sunshades, second row, power$225  $225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras    $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial    $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear    $100
Driver drowsiness monitor    $150
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200 
Hill descent control$250$250$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75 
Moving object detection, front    $25
Moving object detection, rear    $25
Predictive forward collision warning    $250
Rear side airbags$300$300$300$300 
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50 
Cargo cover$75$75$75$75 
Cargo mat    $40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder    $25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250 
Rear dual-zone climate control   $125 
Rear HVAC unit   $400 
Rear wiper$175$175$175$175 
Residual heat$50$50$50$50 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15$15 
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150$150 $150 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350$350 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support    $100
App support    $0
Apple CarPlay support    $100
Bluetooth audio streaming    $25
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0$0 
HD radio    $50
Media drive$15$15$15$15 
Off-road navigation system$0$0$0$0 
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)    $0
SMS text-to-speech reader    $25
Surround sound   $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar    $200
Traffic + travel information    $25
Traffic information$25$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75 
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display    $250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only    $750
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors    $25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver   $300 
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger   $300 
Heated second row seats$200  $200 
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75$75 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat    $50
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat   $100 
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat   $100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   $1000 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$7,755$8,730$8,530$13,480$5,030
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,725$3,700$3,500$8,450$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-85-93-84-1520

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20122018
ModelCayenneMaxima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase114.0 in109.3 in
Length190.8 in192.8 in
Width76.3 in73.2 in
Height67.4 in56.5 in
Curb Weight4,399 lb.3,472 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.4 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom0.0 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room0.0 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.2 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in45.0 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.5 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in34.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.7 ft314.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
62.9 ft314.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne

Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Navigation system600Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Unbranded, 235W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested412570%
Total Not Requested179030%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne S

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Navigation system600Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Unbranded, 235W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested155069%
Total Not Requested69031%
Light Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested15086%
Total Not Requested2514%
14-way power front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested12516%
Total Not Requested67584%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne S Hybrid

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Navigation system600Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Unbranded, 235W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested155069%
Total Not Requested69031%
Light Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested15086%
Total Not Requested2514%
14-way power front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested12516%
Total Not Requested67584%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne Turbo

Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear HVAC unit400No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested175066%
Total Not Requested90034%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima Platinum

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo mat40No
First-aid kit15No
Total Requested11568%
Total Not Requested5532%

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