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Lexus ES vs. Nissan Maxima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lexus ES vs. Nissan Maxima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $39,035

Nissan Maxima SV   
Difference: $4,565

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,525

Nissan Maxima SV   
Difference: $5,278

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122009
ModelESMaxima
Trim350SV
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,725 $32,860
Base Invoice $34,400 $30,097
Navigation system 2,465  
Ultra Luxury Package 3,535  
Premium Package   3,450
Tech Package   1,850
Floor mats   180
Navigation system 2,277  
Ultra Luxury Package 3,251  
Premium Package   2,993
Tech Package   1,605
Floor mats   135
Options (change) 6,000 5,480
Options (change) 5,528 4,733
Destination 875 695
Total Price $43,600 $39,035
Total Invoice $40,803 $35,525

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Nissan Maxima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Maxima SV
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,995
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,809
Model Year20122009
ModelESMaxima
Trim350SV
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine268hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionT6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)86, 7?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17245/45-18
Total Price$43,600$39,035
Adjustments for Features-1,5700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,030$39,035
Total Invoice$40,803$35,525
Adjustments for Features-1,4690
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,334$35,525

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Features Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20122009
ModelESMaxima
Trim350SV
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire$225 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Rear side airbags$300 
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Cargo net $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Media drive $15
Rear seat audio controls $25
SD Card slot $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Compass$0 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat $150
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Wood trim$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,240$2,670
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,570$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,4690

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20122009
ModelESMaxima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in109.3 in
Length191.1 in190.6 in
Width71.1 in73.2 in
Height57.1 in57.8 in
Curb Weight3,580 lb.3,556 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.9 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in43.8 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in36.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.8 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume14.7 ft314.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus ES 350

Ultra Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Polished alloy wheels0No
Panoramic sunroof300Yes
Full-size spare tire75No
Total Requested122561%
Total Not Requested77539%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SV

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Panoramic sunroof300Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Rear air vents with manual controls50No
USB port25No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Cargo net40No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Second-row 3-person bench0Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested232585%
Total Not Requested41515%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested112593%
Total Not Requested907%

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