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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: $29,560

Toyota RAV4 Limited   
Difference: $6,890

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,626

Toyota RAV4 Limited   
Difference: $5,509

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520082008
ModelRAV4MaximaMaxima
TrimLimitedSESL
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,450 $28,630 $30,880
Base Invoice $26,601 $26,229 $28,286
Floor mats 225 175 175
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
Floor mats 140 131 131
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) 225 7,125 4,945
Options (change) 140 6,211 4,289
Destination 885 695 695
Total Price $29,560 $36,450 $36,520
Total Invoice $27,626 $33,135 $33,270

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota RAV4 vs. Nissan Maxima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota RAV4 Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,150
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,836
Model Year201520082008
ModelRAV4MaximaMaxima
TrimLimitedSESL
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine176hp I4255hp V6255hp V6
TransmissionT6CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6320, 8320, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18245/45-18225/55-17
Total Price$29,560$36,450$36,520
Adjustments for Features0-740-640
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,560$35,710$35,880
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$170
Total Invoice$27,626$33,135$33,270
Adjustments for Features0-673-583
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,626$32,462$32,687
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$225

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Features Comparison: Toyota RAV4 vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year201520082008
ModelRAV4MaximaMaxima
TrimLimitedSESL
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Power liftgate$350  
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
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor$50  
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rails$250  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear wiper$175  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
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  
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
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
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$4,025$4,765$4,665
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$740$640
Value of Feature Adjustments0-673-583

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota RAV4 vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20152008
ModelRAV4Maxima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.7 in111.2 in
Length179.9 in193.5 in
Width72.6 in71.7 in
Height65.4 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,436 lb.3,580 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.2 in53.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in43.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.9 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.4 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room48.8 in54.8 in
Row 2 Legroom37.2 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
38.4 ft315.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
73.4 ft315.5 ft3

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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 seat200Yes
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 Requested35023%
Total Not Requested117577%
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 seat200Yes
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 Requested35023%
Total Not Requested117577%

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