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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: $38,450

Nissan Maxima SL   
Difference: $969

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,876

Nissan Maxima SL   
Difference: $25

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120162016
ModelHighlanderHighlanderMaximaMaxima
TrimLimitedHybrid LimitedSLPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,595 $43,795 $36,990 $39,960
Base Invoice $32,498 $40,073 $34,530 $37,298
Navigation system 2,650 2,650    
Floor mats 315 315 220 220
Cargo net 49 49    
Rear spoiler     405 405
Navigation system 2,359 2,359    
Floor mats 200 200 167 167
Cargo net 34 34    
Rear spoiler     344 344
Options (change) 3,014 3,014 625 625
Options (change) 2,593 2,593 511 511
Destination 810 810 835 835
Total Price $39,419 $47,619 $38,450 $41,420
Total Invoice $35,901 $43,476 $35,876 $38,644

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Nissan Maxima

Lowest Adjusted Price: Nissan Maxima SL
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Toyota Highlander Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $894
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $43
Model Year2011201120162016
ModelHighlanderHighlanderMaximaMaxima
TrimLimitedHybrid LimitedSLPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6245hp V6 H300hp V6300hp V6
TransmissionT5CVTCVT-7CVT-7
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9?, 11?, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19245/55-19245/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$39,419$47,619$38,450$41,420
Adjustments for Features-75-1,7750-2,500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,344$45,844$38,450$38,920
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,500$0$470
Total Invoice$35,901$43,476$35,876$38,644
Adjustments for Features-68-1,6210-2,332
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,833$41,855$35,876$36,312
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,022$0$436

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year2011201120162016
ModelHighlanderHighlanderMaximaMaxima
TrimLimitedHybrid LimitedSLPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000   
CVT $1000  
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100$1100
FWD$0 $0$0
AWD $1700  
Accessories 
Active noise reduction  $0$0
Adaptive cruise control  $600$600
Cruise control$150$150  
Heated steering wheel  $100$100
Power liftgate$350$350  
Remote app   $25
Remote start  $150$150
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Sunshade, rear, power   $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Around view cameras   $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor   $150
Full-size spare tire$225$225  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Moving object detection, front   $25
Moving object detection, rear   $25
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Predictive forward collision warning  $250$250
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500  
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75   
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150  
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Removable second-row console$200$200  
Roof rails$250$250  
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125  
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers   $175
Rear air vents  $100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250  
Rear HVAC unit$400$400  
Rear wiper$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Wiper de-icer$25$25  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Laminated front side windows  $200$200
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Rear bumper protector$40$40  
Sunroof$900$900  
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
HD radio  $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Surround sound  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75
Conversation mirror$25$25  
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25
Tachometer$75 $75$75
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Folding third row seats$600$600  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Memory system, driver seat   $200
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Stowable center seat, second row$150$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Total Value of Features$6,990$8,690$6,915$9,415
Value of Feature Adjustments$75$1,775$0$2,500
Value of Feature Adjustments-68-1,6210-2,332

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20112016
ModelHighlanderMaxima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.8 in109.3 in
Length188.4 in192.8 in
Width75.2 in73.2 in
Height68.1 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,947 lb.3,472 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.7 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.7 in54.2 in
Row 1 Legroom43.2 in45.0 in
Row 2 Headroom40.1 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.5 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.5 in53.5 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in34.2 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 ft314.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.3 ft314.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
95.4 ft314.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested155100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima Platinum

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested155100%
Total Not Requested00%

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