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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: $35,052

Toyota Highlander Limited   
Difference: $1,398

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,106

Toyota Highlander Limited   
Difference: $2,029

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720082008
ModelHighlanderMaximaMaxima
TrimLimitedSESL
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,810 $28,630 $30,880
Base Invoice $27,421 $26,229 $28,286
Extra Value Package 960    
Floor mats 106 175 175
Navigation system 2,000 1,800 1,800
Heated front seats 440    
Cargo mat 91    
Sensory Package   2,550  
Stability control   600 600
Platinum Edition Package   1,100 1,100
Sunroof   900 900
Rear spoiler     370
Extra Value Package 864    
Floor mats 66 131 131
Navigation system 1,700 1,561 1,561
Heated front seats 352    
Cargo mat 58    
Sensory Package   2,213  
Stability control   520 520
Platinum Edition Package   1,006 1,006
Sunroof   780 780
Rear spoiler     291
Options (change) 3,597 7,125 4,945
Options (change) 3,040 6,211 4,289
Destination 645 695 695
Total Price $35,052 $36,450 $36,520
Total Invoice $31,106 $33,135 $33,270

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Nissan Maxima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Highlander Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $633
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,334
Model Year200720082008
ModelHighlanderMaximaMaxima
TrimLimitedSESL
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine215hp V6255hp V6255hp V6
TransmissionA5CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/25 MPG19/25 MPG19/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8320, 8320, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17245/45-18225/55-17
Total Price$35,052$36,450$36,520
Adjustments for Features0-765-665
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,052$35,685$35,855
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$170
Total Invoice$31,106$33,135$33,270
Adjustments for Features0-695-606
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,106$32,440$32,664
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$224

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year200720082008
ModelHighlanderMaximaMaxima
TrimLimitedSESL
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Proximity key $250$250
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rollover sensor$50  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Roof rack$300  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Rear heater$150  
Rear wiper$175  
Wiper de-icer$25  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
Cassette player$50  
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Satellite radio $200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Cornering lights $50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Trip computer $150$150
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 
Folding third row seats$600  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Manual recliner, third row seats$125  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$3,175$3,940$3,840
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$765$665
Value of Feature Adjustments0-695-606

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20072008
ModelHighlanderMaxima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.9 in111.2 in
Length184.6 in193.5 in
Width71.9 in71.7 in
Height67.9 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,649 lb.3,579 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.1 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in53.5 in
Row 1 Legroom40.7 in43.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.9 in54.8 in
Row 2 Legroom36.4 in36.5 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 ft315.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
39.7 ft315.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.6 ft315.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

Extra Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Total Requested2000100%
Total Not Requested00%

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 tire75No
Total Requested40084%
Total Not Requested7516%
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 radio200No
Compass0No
MP3-compatible player50No
Bose, 320W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested152572%
Total Not Requested60028%
Platinum Edition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested503%
Total Not Requested147597%

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 tire75No
Total Requested40084%
Total Not Requested7516%
Platinum Edition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested503%
Total Not Requested147597%

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