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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: $37,819

Toyota Highlander Limited   
Difference: $1,311

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,998

Toyota Highlander Limited   
Difference: $1,662

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092011
ModelHighlanderMaxima
TrimLimitedSV
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,070 $34,450
Base Invoice $29,762 $31,550
Floor mats 275 195
Satellite radio 449  
Extra Value Package 8 3,280  
Cold Package   400
Monitor Package   700
Tech Package   1,850
Xenon HID headlights   400
Rear spoiler   375
Floor mats 180 146
Satellite radio 359  
Extra Value Package 8 2,952  
Cold Package   347
Monitor Package   607
Tech Package   1,605
Xenon HID headlights   347
Rear spoiler   298
Options (change) 4,004 3,920
Options (change) 3,491 3,350
Destination 745 760
Total Price $37,819 $39,130
Total Invoice $33,998 $35,660

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Nissan Maxima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Highlander Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,071
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,143
Model Year20092011
ModelHighlanderMaxima
TrimLimitedSV
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionT5CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19245/45-18
Total Price$37,819$39,130
Adjustments for Features-2,7600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,059$39,130
Total Invoice$33,998$35,660
Adjustments for Features-2,4810
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,517$35,660

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20092011
ModelHighlanderMaxima
TrimLimitedSV
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Power liftgate$350 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire$225 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Removable second-row console$200 
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Rear wiper$175 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player $0
Media drive $15
SD Card slot $25
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Conversation mirror$25 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
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 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Stowable center seat, second row$150 
Total Value of Features$5,590$2,830
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,760$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,4810

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20092011
ModelHighlanderMaxima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.8 in109.3 in
Length188.4 in190.6 in
Width75.2 in73.2 in
Height68.1 in57.8 in
Curb Weight3,979 lb.3,556 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.7 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.7 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom43.2 in43.8 in
Row 2 Headroom40.1 in36.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.5 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.5 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in34.6 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 ft314.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.3 ft314.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
95.4 ft314.2 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 audio100Yes
Rear HVAC unit400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls100No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested190061%
Total Not Requested120039%

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%
Monitor Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
A/V input jacks25No
USB port25No
Media drive, small5No
Total Requested20078%
Total Not Requested5522%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested70089%
Total Not Requested9011%

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