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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: $30,438

Toyota RAV4 Limited   
Difference: $10,032

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220202020
ModelRAV4MaximaMaxima
TrimLimitedSLPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,330 $38,840 $41,840
Rearview camera 475    
Premium Plus Value Package 1,175    
Floor mats 199 300 300
3.5L V6 1,920    
Remote start 529    
Rear spoiler   405 405
Rearview camera 424    
Premium Plus Value Package 1,119    
Floor mats 126 234 234
3.5L V6 1,794    
Remote start 380    
Rear spoiler   344 344
Options (change) 4,298 705 705
Options (change) 3,843 578 578
Destination 810 925 925
Total Price $30,438 $40,470 $43,470

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota RAV4 vs. Nissan Maxima

Lowest Adjusted Price: Toyota RAV4 Limited
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Nissan Maxima Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,457
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,009
Model Year201220202020
ModelRAV4MaximaMaxima
TrimLimitedSLPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine269hp V6300hp V6300hp V6
TransmissionA5CVT-7CVT-7
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/27 MPG20/30 MPG20/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 11?, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17245/45-18245/40-19
Total Price$30,438$40,470$43,470
Adjustments for Features0-2,575-5,075
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,438$37,895$38,395
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$500

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Features Comparison: Toyota RAV4 vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year201220202020
ModelRAV4MaximaMaxima
TrimLimitedSLPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900  
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Active noise reduction $0$0
Adaptive cruise control $600$600
Cruise control$150  
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Remote app  $25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Sunshade, rear, power  $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras  $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150
Full-size spare tire$225  
Hill descent control$250  
Moving object detection, front  $25
Moving object detection, rear  $25
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Predictive forward collision warning $250$250
Rearview camera$200$200 
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Roof rack$300  
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear wiper$175  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
External spare tire shell$100  
Externally-mounted spare$0  
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Rear bumper protector$40  
Sunroof$900  
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Rear seat USB outlets (optional) $0$0
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Trip computer $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Total Value of Features$4,240$6,815$9,315
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,575$5,075
Value of Feature Adjustments0-96-175

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota RAV4 vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20122020
ModelRAV4Maxima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.7 in109.3 in
Length181.1 in192.8 in
Width71.5 in73.2 in
Height66.3 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,560 lb.3,552 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.8 in54.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in45.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.3 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in53.5 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in34.2 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 ft314.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
37.2 ft314.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
73.0 ft314.3 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 fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested245096%
Total Not Requested1004%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
First-aid kit15No
Total Requested15591%
Total Not Requested159%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima Platinum

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
First-aid kit15No
Total Requested15591%
Total Not Requested159%

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