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Toyota Avalon vs. Nissan Maxima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Toyota Avalon vs. Nissan Maxima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,150

Nissan Maxima SL   
Difference: $2,551

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,979

Nissan Maxima SL   
Difference: $1,348

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920082008
ModelAvalonMaximaMaxima
TrimLimitedSESL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,185 $28,630 $30,880
Base Invoice $31,312 $26,229 $28,286
Preferred Accessory Package 347    
Navigation system 2,000 1,800 1,800
Satellite radio 449    
Platinum Edition Package   1,100 1,100
Sensory Package   2,550  
Stability control   600 600
Floor mats   175 175
Sunroof   900 900
Preferred Accessory Package 236    
Navigation system 1,700 1,561 1,561
Satellite radio 359    
Platinum Edition Package   1,006 1,006
Sensory Package   2,213  
Stability control   520 520
Floor mats   131 131
Sunroof   780 780
Options (change) 2,796 7,125 4,575
Options (change) 2,295 6,211 3,998
Destination 720 695 695
Total Price $38,701 $36,450 $36,150
Total Invoice $34,327 $33,135 $32,979

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Avalon vs. Nissan Maxima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Maxima SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,401
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,332
Model Year200920082008
ModelAvalonMaximaMaxima
TrimLimitedSESL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine268hp V6255hp V6255hp V6
TransmissionT6CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG19/25 MPG19/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 12320, 8320, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17245/45-18225/55-17
Total Price$38,701$36,450$36,150
Adjustments for Features-150-3000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,551$36,150$36,150
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$0
Total Invoice$34,327$33,135$32,979
Adjustments for Features-133-2730
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,194$32,862$32,979
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$117

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Features Comparison: Toyota Avalon vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year200920082008
ModelAvalonMaximaMaxima
TrimLimitedSESL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Sunshade, rear, power$225  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Rear spoiler $200 
Infotainment 
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0  
Cornering lights $50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Folding second row seats $300$300
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$2,565$2,715$2,415
Value of Feature Adjustments$150$300$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-133-2730

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See a complete comparison of Toyota Avalon vs. Nissan Maxima features.

Specifications Comparison: Toyota Avalon vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20092008
ModelAvalonMaxima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.0 in111.2 in
Length197.2 in193.5 in
Width72.8 in71.7 in
Height58.5 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,495 lb.3,579 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.4 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.8 in53.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in43.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.2 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.2 in54.8 in
Row 2 Legroom40.9 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume14.4 ft315.5 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Toyota Avalon vs. Nissan Maxima specs.

Option Package Details
Toyota Avalon Limited

Preferred Accessory Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
First-aid kit15No
Total Requested11588%
Total Not Requested1512%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SE

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Full-size spare tire75Yes
Total Requested475100%
Total Not Requested00%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Platinum Edition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested100066%
Total Not Requested52534%
Sensory Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Compass0No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 320W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested177584%
Total Not Requested35016%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SL

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Full-size spare tire75Yes
Total Requested475100%
Total Not Requested00%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Platinum Edition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested100066%
Total Not Requested52534%

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