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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: $36,450

Nissan Maxima SE   
Difference: $1,369

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,135

Nissan Maxima SE   
Difference: $863

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920082008
ModelHighlanderMaximaMaxima
TrimLimitedSESL
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,070 $28,630 $30,880
Base Invoice $29,762 $26,229 $28,286
Floor mats 275 175 175
Satellite radio 449    
Extra Value Package 8 3,280    
Sensory Package   2,550  
Stability control   600 600
Platinum Edition Package   1,100 1,100
Sunroof   900 900
Navigation system   1,800 1,800
Rear spoiler     370
Floor mats 180 131 131
Satellite radio 359    
Extra Value Package 8 2,952    
Sensory Package   2,213  
Stability control   520 520
Platinum Edition Package   1,006 1,006
Sunroof   780 780
Navigation system   1,561 1,561
Rear spoiler     291
Options (change) 4,004 7,125 4,945
Options (change) 3,491 6,211 4,289
Destination 745 695 695
Total Price $37,819 $36,450 $36,520
Total Invoice $33,998 $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: $756
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,046
Model Year200920082008
ModelHighlanderMaximaMaxima
TrimLimitedSESL
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6255hp V6255hp V6
TransmissionT5CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG19/25 MPG19/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9320, 8320, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19245/45-18225/55-17
Total Price$37,819$36,450$36,520
Adjustments for Features-2,225-1000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,594$36,350$36,520
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$170
Total Invoice$33,998$33,135$33,270
Adjustments for Features-2,000-910
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,998$33,044$33,270
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$226

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year200920082008
ModelHighlanderMaximaMaxima
TrimLimitedSESL
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Power liftgate$350  
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor$50  
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Removable second-row console$200  
Roof rails$250  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250  
Rear HVAC unit$400  
Rear wiper$175  
Wiper de-icer$25  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Rear bumper protector$40  
Infotainment 
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Conversation mirror$25  
Cornering lights $50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 
Folding third row seats$600  
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100  
Stowable center seat, second row$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$5,590$3,465$3,365
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,225$100$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,000-910

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20092008
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.3,579 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 Limited

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

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SE

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Full-size spare tire75Yes
Total Requested475100%
Total Not Requested00%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 radio200Yes
Compass0No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 320W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested177584%
Total Not Requested35016%
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 link100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested15010%
Total Not Requested137590%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SL

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Full-size spare tire75Yes
Total Requested475100%
Total Not Requested00%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 link100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested15010%
Total Not Requested137590%

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