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Toyota 4Runner vs. Nissan Maxima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Toyota 4Runner vs. Nissan Maxima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $39,604

Toyota 4Runner Limited   
Difference: $216

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,293

Nissan Maxima SV   
Difference: $151

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012
Model4RunnerMaxima
TrimLimitedSV
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $38,595 $35,120
Base Invoice $35,508 $32,163
Floor mats 199 195
Cold Package   400
Monitor Package   700
Tech Package   1,850
Xenon HID headlights   400
Rear spoiler   375
Floor mats 126 146
Cold Package   347
Monitor Package   607
Tech Package   1,605
Xenon HID headlights   347
Rear spoiler   298
Options (change) 199 3,920
Options (change) 126 3,350
Destination 810 780
Total Price $39,604 $39,820
Total Invoice $36,444 $36,293

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota 4Runner vs. Nissan Maxima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota 4Runner Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,416
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,873
Model Year20122012
Model4RunnerMaxima
TrimLimitedSV
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionT5CVT-6
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-20245/45-18
Total Price$39,604$39,820
Adjustments for Features-2,2000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,404$39,820
Total Invoice$36,444$36,293
Adjustments for Features-2,0240
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,420$36,293

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Features Comparison: Toyota 4Runner vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20122012
Model4RunnerMaxima
TrimLimitedSV
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Heated steering wheel $100
Power retractable rear window$350 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire$225 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch$250 
Roof rails$250 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150 
Climate Control 
Rear wiper$175 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Skid plates$150 
Tow hook(s), front$40 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio$50 
Media drive $15
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Hydraulically cross-linked dampers$500 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$4,430$2,230
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,200$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,0240

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota 4Runner vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20122012
Model4RunnerMaxima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.8 in109.3 in
Length189.9 in190.6 in
Width75.8 in73.2 in
Height71.5 in57.8 in
Curb Weight4,401 lb.3,557 lb.
Fuel Capacity24.0 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.8 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.5 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in43.8 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in36.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.8 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.7 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom32.9 in34.6 in
Row 3 Headroom34.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room57.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room43.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom29.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
9.0 ft314.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
46.3 ft314.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
88.8 ft314.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SV

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested22569%
Total Not Requested10031%
Monitor Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
A/V input jacks25No
USB port25Yes
Media drive, small5No
Total Requested22588%
Total Not Requested3012%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested75095%
Total Not Requested405%

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