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Saturn VUE vs. Nissan Maxima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Saturn VUE vs. Nissan Maxima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,525

Saturn VUE XR   
Difference: $3,970

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,455

Saturn VUE XR   
Difference: $2,797

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920062006
ModelVUEMaximaMaxima
TrimXRSESL
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,395 $27,900 $30,000
Base Invoice $23,744 $25,511 $27,437
Premium Trim Package 1,075    
3.6L V6 1,040    
Sunroof 850 900 900
Navigation system 2,145 1,800 1,800
Unbranded 180W 11 speakers 325    
Floor mats   160 160
Satellite radio   350 350
Xenon HID headlights   150 150
Driver Preferred Package   3,500 800
Mud guards   130 130
Stability control   600 600
Premium Trim Package 989    
3.6L V6 973    
Sunroof 782 780 780
Navigation system 1,973 1,561 1,561
Unbranded 180W 11 speakers 299    
Floor mats   121 121
Satellite radio   304 304
Xenon HID headlights   131 131
Driver Preferred Package   3,035 694
Mud guards   99 99
Stability control   520 520
Options (change) 5,435 7,590 4,890
Options (change) 5,016 6,551 4,210
Destination 695 605 605
Total Price $31,525 $36,095 $35,495
Total Invoice $29,455 $32,667 $32,252

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Saturn VUE vs. Nissan Maxima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Saturn VUE XR
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,340
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,225
Model Year200920062006
ModelVUEMaximaMaxima
TrimXRSESL
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine257hp V6265hp V6265hp V6
TransmissionA6T5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 MPG20/28 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 11320, 8320, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-17245/45-18225/55-17
Total Price$31,525$36,095$35,495
Adjustments for Features0-830-630
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,525$35,265$34,865
Cost Above Minimum$0$400$0
Total Invoice$29,455$32,667$32,252
Adjustments for Features0-751-572
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,455$31,916$31,680
Cost Above Minimum$0$236$0

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Features Comparison: Saturn VUE vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year200920062006
ModelVUEMaximaMaxima
TrimXRSESL
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50$50
Tire-pressure monitor$75  
Trailer sway control$25  
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net$40  
Cargo mat $40$40
Cargo net $40$40
Cargo organizer$100  
Roof rails$250  
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Interior air filter $0$0
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear wiper$175  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350  
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Rear spoiler $200 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50  
Cassette player $50$50
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
MP3-compatible player$50  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Compass$0  
Cornering lights $50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Trip computer $150$150
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat$150  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Memory system, driver seat $200$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 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$3,190$4,020$3,820
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$830$630
Value of Feature Adjustments0-751-572

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See a complete comparison of Saturn VUE vs. Nissan Maxima features.

Specifications Comparison: Saturn VUE vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20092006
ModelVUEMaxima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.6 in111.2 in
Length180.1 in193.5 in
Width72.8 in71.7 in
Height67.0 in58.3 in
Curb Weight4,076 lb.3,473 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.2 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.0 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.6 in53.5 in
Row 1 Legroom40.7 in43.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.9 in54.8 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		26.5 ft315.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		54.3 ft315.5 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Saturn VUE vs. Nissan Maxima specs.

Option Package Details
Saturn VUE XR

Premium Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SE

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, power100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Rear spoiler200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Compass0No
Bose, 320W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested122543%
Total Not Requested162557%

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, power100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested10013%
Total Not Requested67587%

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