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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: $4,625

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,455

Saturn VUE XR   
Difference: $3,524

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920082008
ModelVUEMaximaMaxima
TrimXRSESL
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,395 $28,630 $30,880
Base Invoice $23,744 $26,229 $28,286
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    
Sensory Package   2,550  
Floor mats   175 175
Stability control   600 600
Platinum Edition Package   1,100 1,100
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    
Sensory Package   2,213  
Floor mats   131 131
Stability control   520 520
Platinum Edition Package   1,006 1,006
Options (change) 5,435 7,125 4,575
Options (change) 5,016 6,211 3,998
Destination 695 695 695
Total Price $31,525 $36,450 $36,150
Total Invoice $29,455 $33,135 $32,979

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Saturn VUE vs. Nissan Maxima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Saturn VUE XR
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,175
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,089
Model Year200920082008
ModelVUEMaximaMaxima
TrimXRSESL
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine257hp V6255hp V6255hp V6
TransmissionA6CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 MPG19/25 MPG19/25 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$36,450$36,150
Adjustments for Features0-1,750-1,450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,525$34,700$34,700
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$0
Total Invoice$29,455$33,135$32,979
Adjustments for Features0-1,591-1,323
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,455$31,544$31,656
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$112

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Features Comparison: Saturn VUE vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year200920082008
ModelVUEMaximaMaxima
TrimXRSESL
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Proximity key $250$250
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
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Temporary spare tire$150  
Trailer sway control$25  
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net$40  
Cargo mat $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 bumper protector$40  
Rear spoiler $200 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
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 
Aluminum trim $100 
Door sill trim plates $100$100
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$3,205$4,955$4,655
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,750$1,450
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,591-1,323

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

Specifications Comparison: Saturn VUE vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20092008
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.3,579 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 tire75No
Total Requested40084%
Total Not Requested7516%
Sensory Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Satellite radio200Yes
Compass0No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 320W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested137565%
Total Not Requested75035%
Platinum Edition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested1007%
Total Not Requested142593%

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 tire75No
Total Requested40084%
Total Not Requested7516%
Platinum Edition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested1007%
Total Not Requested142593%

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