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Toyota Matrix vs. Nissan Maxima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Toyota Matrix vs. Nissan Maxima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $22,975

Toyota Matrix S   
Difference: $10,225

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,215

Toyota Matrix S   
Difference: $9,260

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120122012
ModelMatrixMaximaMaxima
TrimSSSV
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,565 $32,420 $35,120
Base Invoice $18,097 $29,695 $32,163
Sport Package 1,240    
Premium Package 1,410    
Rear spoiler     375
Sport Package 1,103    
Premium Package 1,255    
Rear spoiler     298
Options (change) 2,650 0 375
Options (change) 2,358 0 298
Destination 760 780 780
Total Price $22,975 $33,200 $36,275
Total Invoice $21,215 $30,475 $33,241

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Nissan Maxima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Matrix S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,730
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,970
Model Year201120122012
ModelMatrixMaximaMaxima
TrimSSSV
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine158hp I4290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionM5CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 8?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17245/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$22,975$33,200$36,275
Adjustments for Features0-2,495-4,145
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,975$30,705$32,130
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,425
Total Invoice$21,215$30,475$33,241
Adjustments for Features0-2,290-3,798
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,215$28,185$29,443
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,258

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Features Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year201120122012
ModelMatrixMaximaMaxima
TrimSSSV
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Proximity key $250$250
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Universal garage door opener  $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear wiper$175  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
Satellite radio$200 $200
USB port$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Compass  $0
Fog lights$125 $125
Heated mirrors$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Trip computer $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Folding passenger seat$150  
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Total Value of Features$1,295$3,790$5,440
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,495$4,145
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,290-3,798

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See a complete comparison of Toyota Matrix vs. Nissan Maxima features.

Specifications Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20112012
ModelMatrixMaxima
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase102.4 in109.3 in
Length171.9 in190.6 in
Width69.5 in73.2 in
Height61.4 in57.8 in
Curb Weight2,866 lb.3,557 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.3 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.3 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in43.8 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in36.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.6 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room43.7 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		19.8 ft314.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		61.5 ft314.2 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Toyota Matrix vs. Nissan Maxima specs.

Option Package Details
Toyota Matrix S

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Alloy wheels350Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
215/45WR17 tires400No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Total Requested55058%
Total Not Requested40042%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
USB port25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested120096%
Total Not Requested504%

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