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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: $29,909

Toyota RAV4 Limited   
Difference: $7,696

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,957

Toyota RAV4 Limited   
Difference: $6,298

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122009
ModelRAV4Maxima
TrimLimitedSV
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,330 $32,860
Base Invoice $23,684 $30,097
Rearview camera 475  
Premium Plus Value Package 1,175  
Floor mats 199 180
3.5L V6 1,920  
Cold Package   400
Tech Package   2,400
Xenon HID headlights   400
Bluetooth cell phone link   300
Rear spoiler   370
Rearview camera 424  
Premium Plus Value Package 1,119  
Floor mats 126 135
3.5L V6 1,794  
Cold Package   347
Tech Package   2,082
Xenon HID headlights   347
Bluetooth cell phone link   260
Rear spoiler   292
Options (change) 3,769 4,050
Options (change) 3,463 3,463
Destination 810 695
Total Price $29,909 $37,605
Total Invoice $27,957 $34,255

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota RAV4 vs. Nissan Maxima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota RAV4 Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,771
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,368
Model Year20122009
ModelRAV4Maxima
TrimLimitedSV
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine269hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionA5CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/27 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17245/45-18
Total Price$29,909$37,605
Adjustments for Features-750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,834$37,605
Total Invoice$27,957$34,255
Adjustments for Features-700
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,887$34,255

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Features Comparison: Toyota RAV4 vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20122009
ModelRAV4Maxima
TrimLimitedSV
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Heated steering wheel $100
Remote window/roof operation $15
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Full-size spare tire$225 
Hill descent control$250 
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo net$40 
Roof rack$300 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper$175 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
External spare tire shell$100 
Externally-mounted spare$0 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
HD radio$50 
Media drive $15
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Trip computer $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Total Value of Features$2,880$2,805
Value of Feature Adjustments$75$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-700

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota RAV4 vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20122009
ModelRAV4Maxima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.7 in109.3 in
Length181.1 in190.6 in
Width71.5 in73.2 in
Height66.3 in57.8 in
Curb Weight3,560 lb.3,556 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.8 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in43.8 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in36.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.3 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in34.6 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 ft314.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
37.2 ft314.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
73.0 ft314.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota RAV4 Limited

Premium Plus Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
AC power outlet100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Total Requested245096%
Total Not Requested1004%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SV

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested22569%
Total Not Requested10031%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested115095%
Total Not Requested655%

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