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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: $36,450

Nissan Maxima SE   
Difference: $9,708

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,135

Nissan Maxima SE   
Difference: $9,898

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Model Year201820082008
ModelESMaximaMaxima
Trim350SESL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $38,900 $28,630 $30,880
Base Invoice $36,438 $26,229 $28,286
Navigation Package 1,495    
Luxury Package 3,695    
Rear spoiler 319   370
Bodyside moldings 199    
Heated steering wheel 450    
Cargo mat 105    
Platinum Edition Package   1,100 1,100
Sensory Package   2,550  
Floor mats   175 175
Stability control   600 600
Sunroof   900 900
Navigation system   1,800 1,800
Navigation Package 1,384    
Luxury Package 3,397    
Rear spoiler 209   291
Bodyside moldings 130    
Heated steering wheel 415    
Cargo mat 65    
Platinum Edition Package   1,006 1,006
Sensory Package   2,213  
Floor mats   131 131
Stability control   520 520
Sunroof   780 780
Navigation system   1,561 1,561
Options (change) 6,263 7,125 4,945
Options (change) 5,600 6,211 4,289
Destination 995 695 695
Total Price $46,158 $36,450 $36,520
Total Invoice $43,033 $33,135 $33,270

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Nissan Maxima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Maxima SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,018
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,523
Model Year201820082008
ModelESMaximaMaxima
Trim350SESL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine268hp V6255hp V6255hp V6
TransmissionT6CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG19/25 MPG19/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8320, 8320, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17245/45-18225/55-17
Total Price$46,158$36,450$36,520
Adjustments for Features-4,790-1000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,368$36,350$36,520
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$170
Total Invoice$43,033$33,135$33,270
Adjustments for Features-4,466-910
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,567$33,044$33,270
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$226

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Features Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year201820082008
ModelESMaximaMaxima
Trim350SESL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Cruise control $150$150
Remote app$25  
Sunshade, rear, power$225  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Blind spot warning system$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Forward collision warning$200  
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200  
Lane departure warning$200  
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Pedestrian detection$50  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0  
Rear side airbags$300  
Rearview camera$200  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Water-repellent front-door glass$15  
Infotainment 
App support$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
DVD-compatible player$0  
HD radio$50  
Siri Eyes Free support$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic + travel information$25  
USB port$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights$200  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Compass$0  
Cornering lights $50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150  
LED headlights$1000  
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Folding second row seats $300$300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Wood trim$300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$7,865$3,175$3,075
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,790$100$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,466-910

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See a complete comparison of Lexus ES vs. Nissan Maxima features.

Specifications Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20182008
ModelESMaxima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.0 in111.2 in
Length192.7 in193.5 in
Width71.7 in71.7 in
Height57.1 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,549 lb.3,579 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.5 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.6 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.8 in53.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in43.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.8 in54.8 in
Row 2 Legroom40.0 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume15.2 ft315.5 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Lexus ES vs. Nissan Maxima specs.

Option Package Details
Lexus ES 350

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested55079%
Total Not Requested15021%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
LED headlights250No
Wood trim300No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Total Requested135047%
Total Not Requested152553%

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?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested132587%
Total Not Requested20013%
Sensory Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Compass0No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 320W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested157574%
Total Not Requested55026%

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?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested132587%
Total Not Requested20013%

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