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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: $38,701

Toyota Avalon Limited   
Difference: $2,544

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,327

Toyota Avalon Limited   
Difference: $3,229

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092012
ModelAvalonMaxima
TrimLimitedSV
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,185 $35,120
Base Invoice $31,312 $32,163
Preferred Accessory Package 347  
Navigation system 2,000  
Satellite radio 449  
Premium Package   3,300
Tech Package   1,850
Floor mats   195
Preferred Accessory Package 236  
Navigation system 1,700  
Satellite radio 359  
Premium Package   2,862
Tech Package   1,605
Floor mats   146
Options (change) 2,796 5,345
Options (change) 2,295 4,613
Destination 720 780
Total Price $38,701 $41,245
Total Invoice $34,327 $37,556

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Avalon vs. Nissan Maxima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Avalon Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,164
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,883
Model Year20092012
ModelAvalonMaxima
TrimLimitedSV
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine268hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionT6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 12?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17245/45-18
Total Price$38,701$41,245
Adjustments for Features0-380
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,701$40,865
Total Invoice$34,327$37,556
Adjustments for Features0-346
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,327$37,210

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Features Comparison: Toyota Avalon vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20092012
ModelAvalonMaxima
TrimLimitedSV
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Remote window/roof operation $15
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
Full-size spare tire$225 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Rearview camera $200
Temporary spare tire $150
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player $0
Media drive $15
Rear seat audio controls $25
SD Card slot $25
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Compass$0 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat $150
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,700$4,080
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$380
Value of Feature Adjustments0-346

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Avalon vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20092012
ModelAvalonMaxima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.0 in109.3 in
Length197.2 in190.6 in
Width72.8 in73.2 in
Height58.5 in57.8 in
Curb Weight3,495 lb.3,556 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.4 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.8 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in43.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in36.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.2 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.2 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom40.9 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume14.4 ft314.2 ft3

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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 SV

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Panoramic sunroof300No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Rear air vents with manual controls50No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Second-row 3-person bench0Yes
Rearview camera200No
A/V input jacks25No
USB port25No
Media drive, small5No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested151561%
Total Not Requested95539%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested70089%
Total Not Requested9011%

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