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Toyota Prius vs. Nissan Maxima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Toyota Prius vs. Nissan Maxima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $33,489

Toyota Prius Four   
Difference: $2,961

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,965

Toyota Prius Four   
Difference: $2,170

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520082008
ModelPriusMaximaMaxima
TrimFourSESL
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,435 $28,630 $30,880
Base Invoice $26,470 $26,229 $28,286
Solar Roof Package 3,820    
Floor mats 200 175 175
Bodyside moldings 209    
Stability control   600 600
Platinum Edition Package   1,100 1,100
Sensory Package   2,550  
Sunroof   900 900
Navigation system   1,800 1,800
Rear spoiler     370
Solar Roof Package 3,418    
Floor mats 127 131 131
Bodyside moldings 125    
Stability control   520 520
Platinum Edition Package   1,006 1,006
Sensory Package   2,213  
Sunroof   780 780
Navigation system   1,561 1,561
Rear spoiler     291
Options (change) 4,229 7,125 4,945
Options (change) 3,670 6,211 4,289
Destination 825 695 695
Total Price $33,489 $36,450 $36,520
Total Invoice $30,965 $33,135 $33,270

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Nissan Maxima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Prius Four
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,421
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $770
Model Year201520082008
ModelPriusMaximaMaxima
TrimFourSESL
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine98hp I4 H255hp V6255hp V6
TransmissionCVTCVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 8320, 8320, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/65-15245/45-18225/55-17
Total Price$33,489$36,450$36,520
Adjustments for Features0-1,540-1,440
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,489$34,910$35,080
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$170
Total Invoice$30,965$33,135$33,270
Adjustments for Features0-1,400-1,312
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,965$31,735$31,958
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$223

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Features Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year201520082008
ModelPriusMaximaMaxima
TrimFourSESL
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Remote climate control$25  
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rearview camera$200  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear wiper$175  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Solar panel$300  
Infotainment 
App support$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
DVD-compatible player$0  
HD radio$50  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic + travel information$25  
USB port$25  
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
Cornering lights $50$50
Digital instruments$0  
Fog lights $125$125
Head-up display (HUD)$350  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Tachometer $75$75
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$3,550$5,090$4,990
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,540$1,440
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,400-1,312

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20152008
ModelPriusMaxima
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in111.2 in
Length176.4 in193.5 in
Width68.7 in71.7 in
Height58.7 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,043 lb.3,580 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.7 in53.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in43.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.1 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.2 in54.8 in
Row 2 Legroom36.0 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.6 ft315.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
39.6 ft315.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Prius Four

Solar Roof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Sunroof900Yes
Solar panel300No
Remote air conditioning25No
Total Requested90051%
Total Not Requested87549%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Full-size spare tire75No
Total Requested40084%
Total Not Requested7516%
Platinum Edition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
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
Xenon HID headlights500No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested15010%
Total Not Requested137590%
Sensory Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Satellite radio200Yes
Compass0No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 320W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested47522%
Total Not Requested165078%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Full-size spare tire75No
Total Requested40084%
Total Not Requested7516%
Platinum Edition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
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
Xenon HID headlights500No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested15010%
Total Not Requested137590%

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