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Toyota Prius c vs. Nissan Maxima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Toyota Prius c vs. Nissan Maxima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,635

Toyota Prius c Three   
Difference: $11,700

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,005

Toyota Prius c Three   
Difference: $10,126

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220062006
ModelPrius cPrius cMaximaMaxima
TrimThreeFourSESL
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $21,635 $23,230 $27,900 $30,000
Base Invoice $20,140 $21,625 $25,511 $27,437
Alloy wheels 390      
Sunroof 850 850 900 900
Navigation system     1,800 1,800
Xenon HID headlights     150 150
Driver Preferred Package     3,500 800
Mud guards     130 130
Stability control     600 600
Satellite radio       350
Alloy wheels 348      
Sunroof 757 757 780 780
Navigation system     1,561 1,561
Xenon HID headlights     131 131
Driver Preferred Package     3,035 694
Mud guards     99 99
Stability control     520 520
Satellite radio       304
Options (change) 1,240 850 7,080 4,730
Options (change) 1,105 757 6,126 4,089
Destination 760 760 605 605
Total Price $23,635 $24,840 $35,585 $35,335
Total Invoice $22,005 $23,142 $32,242 $32,131

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Prius c vs. Nissan Maxima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Prius c Three
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,915
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,594
Model Year2012201220062006
ModelPrius cPrius cMaximaMaxima
TrimThreeFourSESL
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine73hp I4 H73hp I4 H265hp V6265hp V6
TransmissionCVTCVTT5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6320, 8320, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)175/65-15175/65-15245/45-18225/55-17
Total Price$23,635$24,840$35,585$35,335
Adjustments for Features0-350-2,785-2,785
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,635$24,490$32,800$32,550
Cost Above Minimum$0$855$250$0
Total Invoice$22,005$23,142$32,242$32,131
Adjustments for Features0-326-2,523-2,532
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,005$22,816$29,719$29,599
Cost Above Minimum$0$811$120$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Prius c vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year2012201220062006
ModelPrius cPrius cMaximaMaxima
TrimThreeFourSESL
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100$100
Proximity key$250$250  
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Universal garage door opener  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150$150
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Seat cushion airbag, driver$75$75  
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75  
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75  
Cargo net  $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Rear air vents  $100$100
Rear wiper$175$175  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0  
Aux input$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
Cassette player  $50$50
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
HD radio$50$50  
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Satellite radio$200$200 $200
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
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
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Cornering lights  $50$50
Detailed driving style feedback$100$100  
Digital instruments$0$0  
Fog lights $125$125$125
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25$25  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Tachometer  $75$75
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Heated front seats $200$200$200
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
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$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Total Value of Features$3,470$3,820$6,255$6,255
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$350$2,785$2,785
Value of Feature Adjustments0-326-2,523-2,532

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Prius c vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20122006
ModelPrius cMaxima
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase100.4 in111.2 in
Length157.3 in193.5 in
Width66.7 in71.7 in
Height56.9 in58.3 in
Curb Weight2,501 lb.3,474 lb.
Fuel Capacity9.5 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.3 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.0 in53.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in43.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.0 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.7 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.8 in54.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.1 ft315.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
0.0 ft315.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SE

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 seat50No
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
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Compass0No
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Bose, 320W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested52518%
Total Not Requested232582%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SL

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 seat50No
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 Requested10013%
Total Not Requested67587%

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