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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: $29,110

Toyota RAV4 Limited   
Difference: $10,710

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,156

Toyota RAV4 Limited   
Difference: $9,137

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132012
ModelRAV4Maxima
TrimLimitedSV
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,010 $35,120
Base Invoice $25,254 $32,163
Floor mats 225 195
Entune 1,030  
Cold Package   400
Monitor Package   700
Tech Package   1,850
Xenon HID headlights   400
Rear spoiler   375
Floor mats 140 146
Entune 917  
Cold Package   347
Monitor Package   607
Tech Package   1,605
Xenon HID headlights   347
Rear spoiler   298
Options (change) 1,255 3,920
Options (change) 1,057 3,350
Destination 845 780
Total Price $29,110 $39,820
Total Invoice $27,156 $36,293

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota RAV4 vs. Nissan Maxima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota RAV4 Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,605
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,041
Model Year20132012
ModelRAV4Maxima
TrimLimitedSV
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine176hp I4290hp V6
TransmissionT6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18245/45-18
Total Price$29,110$39,820
Adjustments for Features0-105
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,110$39,715
Total Invoice$27,156$36,293
Adjustments for Features0-96
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,156$36,197

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Features Comparison: Toyota RAV4 vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20132012
ModelRAV4Maxima
TrimLimitedSV
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Power liftgate$350 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Rollover sensor$50 
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper$175 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
HD radio$50 
Media drive $15
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Total Value of Features$3,300$3,405
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$105
Value of Feature Adjustments0-96

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota RAV4 vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20132012
ModelRAV4Maxima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.7 in109.3 in
Length179.9 in190.6 in
Width72.6 in73.2 in
Height65.4 in57.8 in
Curb Weight3,436 lb.3,557 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.2 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in43.8 in
Row 2 Headroom38.9 in36.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.4 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room48.8 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom37.2 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
38.4 ft314.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
73.4 ft314.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota RAV4 Limited

Entune
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Total Requested92593%
Total Not Requested757%

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%
Monitor Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
A/V input jacks25No
USB port25Yes
Media drive, small5No
Total Requested22588%
Total Not Requested3012%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested75095%
Total Not Requested405%

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