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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: $35,495

Nissan Maxima SL   
Difference: $1,549

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,252

Nissan Maxima SL   
Difference: $752

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920062006
ModelHighlanderHighlanderMaximaMaxima
TrimSportLimitedSESL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,260 $33,070 $27,900 $30,000
Base Invoice $26,408 $29,762 $25,511 $27,437
Automatic climate control, front 375      
Leather seating surfaces 1,490      
Universal garage door opener 125      
Floor mats 185 275 160 160
Satellite radio 449 449 350 350
Sunroof 850   900 900
Extra Value Package 6 2,475      
Third-row seat 1,090      
Extra Value Package 8   3,280    
Driver Preferred Package     3,500 800
Mud guards     130 130
Stability control     600 600
Navigation system     1,800 1,800
Xenon HID headlights     150 150
Automatic climate control, front 300      
Leather seating surfaces 1,192      
Universal garage door opener 100      
Floor mats 120 180 121 121
Satellite radio 359 359 304 304
Sunroof 680   780 780
Extra Value Package 6 2,228      
Third-row seat 872      
Extra Value Package 8   2,952    
Driver Preferred Package     3,035 694
Mud guards     99 99
Stability control     520 520
Navigation system     1,561 1,561
Xenon HID headlights     131 131
Options (change) 7,039 4,004 7,590 4,890
Options (change) 5,851 3,491 6,551 4,210
Destination 745 745 605 605
Total Price $37,044 $37,819 $36,095 $35,495
Total Invoice $33,004 $33,998 $32,667 $32,252

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Nissan Maxima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Highlander Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $396
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $699
Model Year2009200920062006
ModelHighlanderHighlanderMaximaMaxima
TrimSportLimitedSESL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6270hp V6265hp V6265hp V6
TransmissionT5T5T5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG18/24 MPG20/28 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9320, 8320, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19245/55-19245/45-18225/55-17
Total Price$37,044$37,819$36,095$35,495
Adjustments for Features-1,145-2,720-2000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,899$35,099$35,895$35,495
Cost Above Minimum$800$0$400$0
Total Invoice$33,004$33,998$32,667$32,252
Adjustments for Features-1,020-2,445-1810
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,984$31,553$32,486$32,252
Cost Above Minimum$431$0$234$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year2009200920062006
ModelHighlanderHighlanderMaximaMaxima
TrimSportLimitedSESL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000$1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100$100
Power liftgate $350  
Proximity key $250  
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500  
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75  
Cargo net  $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Removable second-row console$200$200  
Roof rails$250$250  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents  $100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250  
Rear air vents with manual controls$150   
Rear HVAC unit $400  
Rear wiper$175$175  
Wiper de-icer $25  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Larger rear spoiler$200   
Rear spoiler $200$200 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50  
Cassette player  $50$50
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Conversation mirror$25$25  
Cornering lights  $50$50
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Xenon HID headlights  $500$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  
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100  
Stowable center seat, second row$150$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0 
Total Value of Features$4,625$6,200$3,680$3,480
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,145$2,720$200$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,020-2,445-1810

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20092006
ModelHighlanderMaxima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.8 in111.2 in
Length188.4 in193.5 in
Width75.2 in71.7 in
Height68.1 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,979 lb.3,473 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.7 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.7 in53.5 in
Row 1 Legroom43.2 in43.9 in
Row 2 Headroom40.1 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.5 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.5 in54.8 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in36.5 in
Row 3 Headroom36.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room42.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom29.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
10.3 ft315.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.3 ft315.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
95.4 ft315.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Sport

Extra Value Package 6
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Folding third row seats600No
Third-row 2-person bench0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested800100%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

Extra Value Package 8
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Power liftgate350No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Rear HVAC unit400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls100No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested180058%
Total Not Requested130042%

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 seat200No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Compass0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Bose, 320W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested187566%
Total Not Requested97534%

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 seat200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested15019%
Total Not Requested62581%

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