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Toyota Highlander vs. Nissan Maxima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Toyota Highlander vs. Nissan Maxima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,312

Toyota Highlander Limited   
Difference: $1,293

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,072

Toyota Highlander Limited   
Difference: $2,183

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062009
ModelHighlanderHighlanderMaxima
TrimLimitedHybrid LimitedSV
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,460 $37,890 $32,860
Base Invoice $27,108 $33,944 $30,097
Side curtain airbags 650    
Value Package 560    
Floor mats 106 106 180
Cargo mat 91 91  
Leather seating surfaces 1,400    
Heated front seats 440    
Navigation system 2,000 2,000  
Cold Package     400
Tech Package     2,400
Xenon HID headlights     400
Bluetooth cell phone link     300
Rear spoiler     370
Side curtain airbags 559    
Value Package 504    
Floor mats 66 66 135
Cargo mat 58 58  
Leather seating surfaces 1,120    
Heated front seats 352    
Navigation system 1,700 1,700  
Cold Package     347
Tech Package     2,082
Xenon HID headlights     347
Bluetooth cell phone link     260
Rear spoiler     292
Options (change) 5,247 2,197 4,050
Options (change) 4,359 1,824 3,463
Destination 605 605 695
Gas Tax 0 -2,600 0
Total Price $36,312 $38,092 $37,605
Total Invoice $32,072 $33,773 $34,255

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Nissan Maxima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Highlander Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,313
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,201
Model Year200620062009
ModelHighlanderHighlanderMaxima
TrimLimitedHybrid LimitedSV
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine215hp V6208hp V6 H290hp V6
TransmissionA5CVTCVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17225/65-17245/45-18
Total Price$36,312$38,092$37,605
Adjustments for Features-20-3450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,292$37,747$37,605
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,455$0
Total Invoice$32,072$33,773$34,255
Adjustments for Features-18-3060
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,054$33,467$34,255
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,413$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year200620062009
ModelHighlanderHighlanderMaxima
TrimLimitedHybrid LimitedSV
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900  
CVT $1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Proximity key  $250
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Roof rack$300$300 
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Rear air vents  $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear heater$150$150 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
Cassette player$50$50 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
Media drive  $15
MP3-compatible player  $50
Satellite radio  $200
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25 
Tachometer$75 $75
Trip computer $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Manual recliner, third row seats$125$125 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50
Total Value of Features$3,650$3,975$3,630
Value of Feature Adjustments$20$345$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-18-3060

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20062009
ModelHighlanderMaxima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.9 in109.3 in
Length184.6 in190.6 in
Width71.9 in73.2 in
Height67.9 in57.8 in
Curb Weight3,517 lb.3,557 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.1 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom40.7 in43.8 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in36.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.9 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom36.4 in34.6 in
Row 3 Headroom32.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.2 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room39.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom30.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
10.5 ft314.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
39.7 ft314.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.6 ft314.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%

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%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200No
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
A/V input jacks25No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60049%
Total Not Requested61551%

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