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Toyota RAV4 vs. Nissan Maxima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Toyota RAV4 vs. Nissan Maxima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,805

Toyota RAV4 Limited   
Difference: $5,670

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,400

Toyota RAV4 Limited   
Difference: $5,043

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082008
ModelRAV4MaximaMaxima
TrimLimitedSESL
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,755 $28,630 $30,880
Base Invoice $21,972 $26,229 $28,286
3.5L V6 1,915    
Sunroof 900 900 900
Leather seating surfaces 1,050    
Heated front seats 440    
Sensory Package   2,550  
Stability control   600 600
Platinum Edition Package   1,100 1,100
Rear spoiler     370
3.5L V6 1,771    
Sunroof 720 780 780
Leather seating surfaces 840    
Heated front seats 352    
Sensory Package   2,213  
Stability control   520 520
Platinum Edition Package   1,006 1,006
Rear spoiler     291
Options (change) 4,305 5,150 2,970
Options (change) 3,683 4,519 2,597
Destination 745 695 695
Total Price $28,805 $34,475 $34,545
Total Invoice $26,400 $31,443 $31,578

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota RAV4 vs. Nissan Maxima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota RAV4 Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,910
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,438
Model Year200820082008
ModelRAV4MaximaMaxima
TrimLimitedSESL
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine269hp V6255hp V6255hp V6
TransmissionA5CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/27 MPG19/25 MPG19/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6320, 8320, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17245/45-18225/55-17
Total Price$28,805$34,475$34,545
Adjustments for Features0-1,760-1,660
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,805$32,715$32,885
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$170
Total Invoice$26,400$31,443$31,578
Adjustments for Features0-1,605-1,517
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,400$29,838$30,061
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$223

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Features Comparison: Toyota RAV4 vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year200820082008
ModelRAV4MaximaMaxima
TrimLimitedSESL
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100$1100
FWD$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  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Hill descent control$250  
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rollover sensor$50  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Cargo net$40  
Roof rack$300  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear wiper$175  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
External spare tire shell$100  
Externally-mounted spare$0  
Rear bumper protector$40  
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
Satellite radio $200$200
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
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Compass $0$0
Cornering lights $50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Trip computer $150$150
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$2,705$4,465$4,365
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,760$1,660
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,605-1,517

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota RAV4 vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20082008
ModelRAV4Maxima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.7 in111.2 in
Length181.1 in193.5 in
Width71.5 in71.7 in
Height66.3 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,527 lb.3,579 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.8 in53.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in43.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.3 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in54.8 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in36.5 in
Row 3 Headroom37.2 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room52.6 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room43.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom30.0 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.3 ft315.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
37.2 ft315.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
73.0 ft315.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SE

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Full-size spare tire75Yes
Total Requested475100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sensory Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Satellite radio200No
Compass0No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 320W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested137565%
Total Not Requested75035%
Platinum Edition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested503%
Total Not Requested147597%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SL

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Full-size spare tire75Yes
Total Requested475100%
Total Not Requested00%
Platinum Edition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested503%
Total Not Requested147597%

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