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Lexus CT vs. Nissan Maxima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lexus CT vs. Nissan Maxima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $39,715

Lexus CT 200h Premium   
Difference: $1,030

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,122

Nissan Maxima SV   
Difference: $414

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012
ModelCTMaxima
Trim200h PremiumSV
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,750 $35,120
Base Invoice $30,133 $32,163
Leather Package 1,330  
Premium Audio Package 1,100  
F Sport Package 1,000  
Navigation Package 2,445  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only 1,215  
Sport Package   2,100
Rear spoiler   0
Tech Package   1,850
Monitor Package   700
Floor mats   195
Leather Package 1,223  
Premium Audio Package 1,012  
F Sport Package 920  
Navigation Package 2,256  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only 1,117  
Sport Package   1,821
Rear spoiler   0
Tech Package   1,605
Monitor Package   607
Floor mats   146
Options (change) 7,090 4,845
Options (change) 6,528 4,179
Destination 875 780
Total Price $39,715 $40,745
Total Invoice $37,536 $37,122

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus CT vs. Nissan Maxima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus CT 200h Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,840
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $352
Model Year20122012
ModelCTMaxima
Trim200h PremiumSV
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine98hp I4 H290hp V6
TransmissionCVTCVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)43/40 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17245/40-19
Total Price$39,715$40,745
Adjustments for Features-8100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,905$40,745
Total Invoice$37,536$37,122
Adjustments for Features-7660
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,770$37,122

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Features Comparison: Lexus CT vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20122012
ModelCTMaxima
Trim200h PremiumSV
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo net $40
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Larger rear spoiler$200 
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player $0
Media drive $15
SD Card slot $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Interior ambient lighting $150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Folding second row seats$300 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Metal pedals$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,265$3,455
Value of Feature Adjustments$810$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7660

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus CT vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20122012
ModelCTMaxima
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase102.4 in109.3 in
Length170.1 in190.6 in
Width69.5 in73.2 in
Height56.7 in57.8 in
Curb Weight3,130 lb.3,556 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.8 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.9 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in43.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.0 in36.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.6 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.8 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom32.9 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.3 ft314.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
32.0 ft314.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus CT 200h Premium

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested120087%
Total Not Requested17513%
Premium Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Unbranded, 10 speakers350No
Total Requested25031%
Total Not Requested55069%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Larger rear spoiler0No
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Metal pedals75No
Total Requested25077%
Total Not Requested7523%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested92582%
Total Not Requested20018%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SV

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
245/40VR19 tires400No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo net40No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Second-row 3-person bench0No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested127560%
Total Not Requested84040%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested75095%
Total Not Requested405%
Monitor Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
A/V input jacks25No
USB port25Yes
Media drive, small5No
Total Requested22588%
Total Not Requested3012%

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