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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: $35,495

Nissan Maxima SL   
Difference: $13,773

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,252

Nissan Maxima SL   
Difference: $12,149

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011201120062006
ModelGSGSGSMaximaMaxima
Trim350460450hSESL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $46,900 $55,370 $58,950 $27,900 $30,000
Base Invoice $42,210 $49,279 $53,056 $25,511 $27,437
Cargo net 59 59 59    
Navigation system 1,165 1,165 1,665 1,800 1,800
Rear spoiler 200 200 200    
Cargo mat 69 69 69    
Floor mats       160 160
Driver Preferred Package       3,500 800
Mud guards       130 130
Stability control       600 600
Sunroof       900 900
Xenon HID headlights       150 150
Satellite radio       350 350
Cargo net 35 35 35    
Navigation system 1,068 1,068 1,523 1,561 1,561
Rear spoiler 172 172 172    
Cargo mat 41 41 41    
Floor mats       121 121
Driver Preferred Package       3,035 694
Mud guards       99 99
Stability control       520 520
Sunroof       780 780
Xenon HID headlights       131 131
Satellite radio       304 304
Options (change) 1,493 1,493 1,993 7,590 4,890
Options (change) 1,316 1,316 1,771 6,551 4,210
Destination 875 875 875 605 605
Total Price $49,268 $57,738 $61,818 $36,095 $35,495
Total Invoice $44,401 $51,470 $55,702 $32,667 $32,252

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Nissan Maxima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Maxima SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,708
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,288
Model Year20112011201120062006
ModelGSGSGSMaximaMaxima
Trim350460450hSESL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine303hp V6342hp V8292hp V6 H265hp V6265hp V6
TransmissionT6T8CVT-6T5T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)134, 10134, 10134, 10320, 8320, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17245/40-18245/40-18245/45-18225/55-17
Total Price$49,268$57,738$61,818$36,095$35,495
Adjustments for Features-2,065-3,915-4,640-2000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,203$53,823$57,178$35,895$35,495
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,620$9,975$400$0
Total Invoice$44,401$51,470$55,702$32,667$32,252
Adjustments for Features-1,861-3,490-4,181-1810
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,540$47,980$51,521$32,486$32,252
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,440$8,981$234$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20112011201120062006
ModelGSGSGSMaximaMaxima
Trim350460450hSESL
Body4dr Sedan4dr 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  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000$1000
RWD$0$0$0  
FWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel   $100$100
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down$50$50$50  
Proximity key$250$250$250  
Sunshade, rear, power  $225  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$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  
Rearview camera$200$200$200  
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75  
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100   
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 $75$75
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings   $75$75
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25  
Cassette player   $50$50
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200  
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0$0  
Cornering lights   $50$50
Headlight washers  $50  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25  
Steering-linked headlights $150$150  
Tachometer$75$75 $75$75
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300  
Folding second row seats   $300$300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  $150$150
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  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 
Total Value of Features$3,940$5,790$6,515$2,075$1,875
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,065$3,915$4,640$200$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,861-3,490-4,181-1810

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20112006
ModelGSMaxima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.2 in111.2 in
Length190.0 in193.5 in
Width71.7 in71.7 in
Height56.1 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,796 lb.3,474 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.8 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.8 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.4 in53.5 in
Row 1 Legroom43.5 in43.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.0 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.4 in54.8 in
Row 2 Legroom36.4 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume12.7 ft315.5 ft3

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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 tire225No
Total Requested40064%
Total Not Requested22536%
Driver Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Compass0No
Bose, 320W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested240084%
Total Not Requested45016%

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 tire225No
Total Requested40064%
Total Not Requested22536%
Driver Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested67587%
Total Not Requested10013%

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