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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: $31,130

Saturn VUE XR   
Difference: $7,745

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,075

Saturn VUE XR   
Difference: $7,226

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920182018
ModelVUEMaximaMaxima
TrimXRSLPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,395 $37,690 $40,940
Base Invoice $23,744 $35,182 $38,212
Convenience Package 645    
Premium Trim Package 1,075    
Navigation system 2,145    
Unbranded 180W 11 speakers 325    
Sunroof 850    
Floor mats   300 300
Convenience Package 593    
Premium Trim Package 989    
Navigation system 1,973    
Unbranded 180W 11 speakers 299    
Sunroof 782    
Floor mats   234 234
Options (change) 5,040 300 300
Options (change) 4,636 234 234
Destination 695 885 885
Total Price $31,130 $38,875 $42,125
Total Invoice $29,075 $36,301 $39,331

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Saturn VUE vs. Nissan Maxima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Saturn VUE XR
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,205
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,920
Model Year200920182018
ModelVUEMaximaMaxima
TrimXRSLPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine169hp I4300hp V6300hp V6
TransmissionA4CVT-7CVT-7
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 11?, 11?, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-17245/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$31,130$38,875$42,125
Adjustments for Features0-3,540-6,040
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,130$35,335$36,085
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$750
Total Invoice$29,075$36,301$39,331
Adjustments for Features0-3,306-5,639
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,075$32,995$33,692
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$697

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Features Comparison: Saturn VUE vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year200920182018
ModelVUEMaximaMaxima
TrimXRSLPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
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 steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
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
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
Rain-sensing wipers$175 $175
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear wiper$175  
Variable intermittent wipers $75 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Rear bumper protector$40  
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
HD radio $50$50
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
USB port $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Compass$0  
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Trip computer $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Folding passenger seat$150  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
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
Total Value of Features$3,955$7,495$9,995
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,540$6,040
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,306-5,639

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Specifications Comparison: Saturn VUE vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20092018
ModelVUEMaxima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.6 in109.3 in
Length180.1 in192.8 in
Width72.8 in73.2 in
Height67.0 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,826 lb.3,472 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.2 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.0 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.6 in54.2 in
Row 1 Legroom40.7 in45.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.9 in53.5 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in34.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
26.5 ft314.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
54.3 ft314.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Saturn VUE XR

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Remote start150Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo net40No
Cargo mat40No
First-aid kit15No
Total Requested7544%
Total Not Requested9556%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima Platinum

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo net40No
Cargo mat40No
First-aid kit15No
Total Requested7544%
Total Not Requested9556%

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