Toyota Avalon Toyota Avalon 2011 Nissan Maxima Nissan Maxima 2006

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

Toyota Avalon vs. Nissan Maxima Price Comparison (MSRP)

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Toyota Avalon vs. Nissan Maxima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,495

Nissan Maxima SL   
Difference: $3,098

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,252

Nissan Maxima SL   
Difference: $2,396

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120062006
ModelAvalonMaximaMaxima
TrimLimitedSESL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,835 $27,900 $30,000
Base Invoice $32,252 $25,511 $27,437
Floor mats 199 160 160
Navigation system 1,450 1,800 1,800
Rear spoiler 349    
Driver Preferred Package   3,500 800
Mud guards   130 130
Stability control   600 600
Sunroof   900 900
Xenon HID headlights   150 150
Satellite radio   350 350
Floor mats 126 121 121
Navigation system 1,291 1,561 1,561
Rear spoiler 219    
Driver Preferred Package   3,035 694
Mud guards   99 99
Stability control   520 520
Sunroof   780 780
Xenon HID headlights   131 131
Satellite radio   304 304
Options (change) 1,998 7,590 4,890
Options (change) 1,636 6,551 4,210
Destination 760 605 605
Total Price $38,593 $36,095 $35,495
Total Invoice $34,648 $32,667 $32,252

Return to top

While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.

Dealer Price Quotes

Want to find out how much dealers are willing to discount these cars?

Request free, no-obligation Toyota Avalon dealer quotes or Nissan Maxima dealer quotes from dealers using our car quote form.

The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll receive price quotes from local approved dealers within 48 hours.

TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Avalon vs. Nissan Maxima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Maxima SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,263
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $749
Model Year201120062006
ModelAvalonMaximaMaxima
TrimLimitedSESL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine268hp V6265hp V6265hp V6
TransmissionT6T5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/29 MPG20/28 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)660, 12320, 8320, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17245/45-18225/55-17
Total Price$38,593$36,095$35,495
Adjustments for Features-1,835-2000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,758$35,895$35,495
Cost Above Minimum$0$400$0
Total Invoice$34,648$32,667$32,252
Adjustments for Features-1,647-1810
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,001$32,486$32,252
Cost Above Minimum$0$234$0

Return to top

Features Comparison: Toyota Avalon vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year201120062006
ModelAvalonMaximaMaxima
TrimLimitedSESL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Proximity key$250  
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 
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Rearview camera$200  
Tire-pressure monitor$75  
Cargo Management 
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$200 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Cassette player $50$50
MP3-compatible player$50  
Surround sound$250  
Traffic information$25  
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 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Folding second row seats $300$300
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$3,950$2,315$2,115
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,835$200$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,647-1810

Return to top

Specifications Comparison: Toyota Avalon vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20112006
ModelAvalonMaxima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.0 in111.2 in
Length197.6 in193.5 in
Width72.8 in71.7 in
Height58.5 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,572 lb.3,473 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 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

Return to top

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Full-size spare tire225No
Total Requested40064%
Total Not Requested22536%
Driver Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Compass0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Bose, 320W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested222578%
Total Not Requested62522%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Full-size spare tire225No
Total Requested40064%
Total Not Requested22536%
Driver Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested50065%
Total Not Requested27535%

Was this information useful?

We're glad we could help! Share this page:

We're so sorry! Tell us how we can improve it.

See TrueDelta's information for all Sedans
See TrueDelta's information for all Toyota models.