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Lexus GS vs. Nissan Maxima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lexus GS vs. Nissan Maxima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $41,620

Nissan Maxima SV   
Difference: $7,129

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,854

Nissan Maxima SV   
Difference: $5,395

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920092012
ModelGSGSGSMaxima
Trim350460450hSV
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $44,850 $53,320 $56,400 $35,120
Base Invoice $39,916 $46,921 $50,196 $32,163
Navigation system 1,850 1,850 1,500  
Rear spoiler 200 200 200 375
Cargo mat 69 69 69  
Satellite radio 486 486 486  
Cargo net 59 59 59  
Sunshade, rear, power 210 210    
Cooled or ventilated front seats 200 200    
Premium Package       3,300
Tech Package       1,850
Floor mats       195
Navigation system 1,555 1,555 1,275  
Rear spoiler 160 160 160 298
Cargo mat 41 41 41  
Satellite radio 389 389 389  
Cargo net 35 35 35  
Sunshade, rear, power 168 168    
Cooled or ventilated front seats 160 160    
Premium Package       2,862
Tech Package       1,605
Floor mats       146
Options (change) 3,074 3,074 2,314 5,720
Options (change) 2,508 2,508 1,900 4,911
Destination 825 825 825 780
Gas Tax 0 0 -1,300 0
Total Price $48,749 $57,219 $58,239 $41,620
Total Invoice $43,249 $50,254 $51,621 $37,854

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Nissan Maxima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Maxima SV
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,729
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,153
Model Year2009200920092012
ModelGSGSGSMaxima
Trim350460450hSV
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine303hp V6342hp V8292hp V6 H290hp V6
TransmissionT6T8CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)134, 10134, 10134, 10?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17245/40-18245/40-18245/45-18
Total Price$48,749$57,219$58,239$41,620
Adjustments for Features-1,400-3,250-3,4500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,349$53,969$54,789$41,620
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,620$7,440$0
Total Invoice$43,249$50,254$51,621$37,854
Adjustments for Features-1,242-2,854-3,0580
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,007$47,400$48,563$37,854
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,393$6,556$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year2009200920092012
ModelGSGSGSMaxima
Trim350460450hSV
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100$1100
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel   $100
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down$50$50$50 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front  $150 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250 
Rear side airbags$300$300$300 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls   $150
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 $75
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15 
Exterior 
Panoramic sunroof   $1200
Sunroof$900$900$900 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
Cassette player$50$50$50 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
CD player   $125
DVD-compatible player   $0
Media drive   $15
Rear seat audio controls   $25
SD Card slot   $25
Traffic + travel information   $25
USB port   $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75 
Compass$0$0$0 
Headlight washers  $50 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150$150 
Tachometer$75$75 $75
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat   $150
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300 
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  $150
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Wood trim$300$300$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering $1000$1000 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$4,940$6,790$6,990$3,540
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,400$3,250$3,450$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,242-2,854-3,0580

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20092012
ModelGSMaxima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.2 in109.3 in
Length190.0 in190.6 in
Width71.7 in73.2 in
Height56.1 in57.8 in
Curb Weight3,796 lb.3,557 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.8 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.8 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.4 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom43.5 in43.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.0 in36.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.4 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom36.4 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume12.7 ft314.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SV

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Panoramic sunroof300No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Rear air vents with manual controls50No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Second-row 3-person bench0Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
A/V input jacks25No
USB port25No
Media drive, small5No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested184074%
Total Not Requested63026%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested70089%
Total Not Requested9011%

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