Nissan Announces Maxima, Altima and Pathfinder MY99 Pricing
31 August 1998
Nissan Announces Maxima, Altima and Pathfinder MY99 Pricing
GARDENA, Calif., Aug. 31 -- Nissan Motor Corporation U.S.A.
today announced pricing for the 1999 model year Nissan Maxima, Altima and
Pathfinder.
The popular Nissan Maxima continues in the 1999 model year as the flagship
of the Nissan line with a number of refinements - 3-point rear center seat
belt, updated interior trim, the addition of an Ignition Immobilizer for
enhanced security and four new exterior colors - at a Manufacturer's Suggested
Retail Price (MSRP) of $21,499 for the GXE. Including options, the average
MSRP for the Nissan Maxima remained the same for MY99 versus MY98. Equipment
adjusted MSRP decreased $73 (or .28 percent).
In addition to the many standard features of the GXE, the Maxima SE offers
sports-tuned suspension and styling details, alloy wheels and a 120W audio
system, with a starting MSRP of $23,499. For those who seek the ultimate in
luxury, the GLE, with an MSRP of $26,899, provides as standard equipment such
luxury features as leather seating surfaces, extensive wood-tone trim and a
200W Bose AM/FM/CD/cassette audio system.
The 1999 Maxima also offers a variety of options, including for the Maxima
SE and GLE a new Traction Control System ($299 MSRP), which is available with
the purchase of the Deluxe Seating Package ($449), anti-lock braking system
($499) and automatic transmission. Available on the Maxima SE is the SE
Security and Convenience package, which provides power sliding glass sunroof,
8-way power driver's seat, remote keyless entry system, power trunk release
and much more for an additional $1,690.
The second generation Altima enters its second year of production for the
1999 model year with strong sales momentum, an enthusiastic owner base and an
MSRP of $14,990 on the entry level XE. The average MSRP (including options)
for the Nissan Altima decreased $30 (or .16 percent) for MY99 versus MY98.
Equipment adjusted MSRP decreased $94 (or .49 percent).
The new year offers several refinements, including two new exterior colors
on all models, variable intermittent wipers on GXE and SE models and standard
alloy wheels for the GLE model.
The Altima GXE starts at an MSRP of $17,190, which includes a standard CD
player. The SE starts at $18,490 and includes standard 15" aluminum alloy
wheels, rear spoiler, fog lamps, 120W AM/FM/CD/cassette audio system and
remote keyless entry/vehicle security system. The GLE, at $19,990, has the
equivalent alloy wheels, audio system and remote keyless entry as the SE, but
also comes with standard automatic transmission, leather seating surfaces and
8-way power driver's seat.
A number of options are available, including the Security and Convenience
package on the GXE. This package provides 120W AM/FM/Cassette/CD audio system
with six speakers, remote keyless entry system, vehicle security system, and
power and diversity antenna for $599. In addition, the power glass sunroof is
available on all models, except XE, for $849.
Among accessories on the 1999 Altima are a rear spoiler which adds $409
(MSRP) to XE, GXE and GLE models and polished alloy wheels which add $599 to
the GXE model.
With a unique ruggedness and comfort combination, the current generation
Pathfinder maintains many attributes that made the original a benchmark in its
class when introduced early in the sport utility vehicle boom. The 1999
Pathfinder continues to feature MonoFrame(R) unibody construction which
provides a strong chassis that is resistant to bending. The MSRP for the
Pathfinder XE 4x2 is $24,149 and for the Pathfinder XE 4x4 is $26,149.
For the pairing of luxury and adventure, Nissan offers the Pathfinder LE
4x2 and 4x4, with MSRP of $30,549 and $32,949, respectively, while the
Pathfinder SE 4x4 offers adventure with a sportier attitude and an MSRP of
$29,249.
A number of options are available. Among them is the Leather Package,
available on the SE 4x4, which includes leather seating surfaces, heated front
driver and passenger seats with individual controls, leather-wrapped steering
wheel, leather-wrapped automatic transmission shift and transfer case knobs,
simulated leather door trim and digital compass and outside temperature
display. This package adds $1,399 (MSRP) and requires the Bose(R)
Audio/Sunroof Package ($1,549).
The average MSRP (including options) for the Nissan Pathfinder increased
$184 (or .61 percent) for MY99 versus MY98. Equipment adjusted MSRP increased
$74 ( or .24 percent).
In North America, Nissan's operations include styling, engineering,
manufacturing, sales, consumer and corporate financing, and industrial and
textile equipment. Nissan in North America employs more than 20,000 people in
the United States, Canada and Mexico, and generates more than 70,000 jobs
through more than 1,500 Nissan and Infiniti dealerships across the continent.
More information on Nissan in North America and the complete line of Nissan
and Infiniti vehicles can be found online at http://www.nissan-usa.com and
http://www.nissan-na.com.
1999 MY Nissan Maxima Pricing
Model Engine Transmission MSRP
4-door sedan
Maxima GXE 3.0 liter DOHC V-6 Manual 5-speed $21,499
Maxima GXE 3.0 liter DOHC V-6 Auto. 4-speed $23,249
Maxima SE 3.0 liter DOHC V-6 Manual 5-speed $23,499
Maxima SE 3.0 liter DOHC V-6 Auto. 4-speed $24,499
Maxima GLE 3.0 liter DOHC V-6 Auto. 4-speed $26,899
1999 MY Nissan Altima Pricing
Model Engine Transmission MSRP
4-door sedan
Altima XE 2.4 liter DOHC 4 cyl. Manual 5-speed $14,990
Altima XE 2.4 liter DOHC 4 cyl. Auto. 4-speed $15,790
Altima GXE 2.4 liter DOHC 4 cyl. Manual 5-speed $17,190
Altima GXE 2.4 liter DOHC 4 cyl. Auto. 4-speed $17,990
Altima SE 2.4 liter DOHC 4 cyl. Manual 5-speed $18,490
Altima SE 2.4 liter DOHC 4 cyl. Auto. 4-speed $19,290
Altima GLE 2.4 liter DOHC 4 cyl. Auto. 4-speed $19,990
1999 MY Nissan Pathfinder Pricing
Model Engine Transmission MSRP
4-door 4X2 sport utility
XE 4X2 3.3 liter V-6 Manual 5-speed $24,149
XE 4X2 3.3 liter V-6 Auto. 4-speed $25,149
LE 4X2 3.3 liter V-6 Auto. 4-speed $30,549
4-door 4X4 sport utility
XE 4X4 3.3 liter V-6 Manual 5-speed $26,149
XE 4X4 3.3 liter V-6 Auto. 4-speed $27,149
SE 4X4 3.3 liter V-6 Manual 5-speed $29,249
SE 4X4 3.3 liter V-6 Auto. 4-speed $30,249
LE 4X4 3.3 liter V-6 Auto. 4-speed $32,949
Above prices are F.O.B. any port of entry.
Dealer is free to sell at whatever price, mark-up or margin of profit.
Prices and specifications are subject to change without notice.
Pricing on options and accessories is available.
Contact: Nissan Product Public Relations - Kurt von Zumwalt at
310-771-5238, Scott Vazin at 310-771-3455 or Maria Fotopoulos at 310-771-5790.
Additional pricing information on options is available.
(Or visit the Nissan Online News Bureau at http://www.nissannews.com)