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Saturn AURA vs. Nissan Maxima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Saturn AURA vs. Nissan Maxima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,394

Saturn AURA XR   
Difference: $10,481

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,540

Saturn AURA XR   
Difference: $9,761

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720182018
ModelAURAMaximaMaxima
TrimXRSLPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,345 $37,690 $40,940
Base Invoice $22,763 $35,182 $38,212
Premium Trim Package 800    
Sunroof 800    
Satellite radio 199    
Cargo mat 100    
Panoramic sunroof 1,500    
Floor mats   300 300
Premium Trim Package 736    
Sunroof 736    
Satellite radio 183    
Cargo mat 92    
Panoramic sunroof 1,380    
Floor mats   234 234
Options (change) 3,399 300 300
Options (change) 3,127 234 234
Destination 650 885 885
Total Price $28,394 $38,875 $42,125
Total Invoice $26,540 $36,301 $39,331

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Saturn AURA vs. Nissan Maxima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Saturn AURA XR
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,251
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,811
Model Year200720182018
ModelAURAMaximaMaxima
TrimXRSLPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine252hp V6300hp V6300hp V6
TransmissionT6CVT-7CVT-7
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)240, 8?, 11?, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18245/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$28,394$38,875$42,125
Adjustments for Features0-4,230-6,730
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,394$34,645$35,395
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$750
Total Invoice$26,540$36,301$39,331
Adjustments for Features0-3,950-6,284
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,540$32,351$33,047
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$696

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Features Comparison: Saturn AURA vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year200720182018
ModelAURAMaximaMaxima
TrimXRSLPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0$0
Adaptive cruise control $600$600
Cruise control$150  
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app  $25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Sunshade, rear, power  $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras  $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Brake assist $50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150
Moving object detection, front  $25
Moving object detection, rear  $25
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Predictive forward collision warning $250$250
Rearview camera $200 
Rollover sensor $50$50
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Interior air filter $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
HD radio $50$50
Navigation system $600$600
Rear seat audio controls$25  
Rear seat USB outlets (optional) $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 $200
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Compass$0  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$2,350$6,580$9,080
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,230$6,730
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,950-6,284

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Specifications Comparison: Saturn AURA vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20072018
ModelAURAMaxima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.3 in109.3 in
Length190.9 in192.8 in
Width70.3 in73.2 in
Height57.6 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,529 lb.3,472 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in54.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in45.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.2 in53.5 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in34.2 in
Cargo Volume14.9 ft314.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Saturn AURA XR

Premium Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo net40No
Cargo mat40Yes
First-aid kit15No
Total Requested11568%
Total Not Requested5532%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima Platinum

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo net40No
Cargo mat40Yes
First-aid kit15No
Total Requested11568%
Total Not Requested5532%

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