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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: $14,199

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,252

Nissan Maxima SL   
Difference: $13,971

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152015201520062006
ModelGSGSGSMaximaMaxima
Trim350450h350 Crafted LineSESL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $48,600 $61,330 $56,270 $27,900 $30,000
Base Invoice $45,198 $57,037 $52,392 $25,511 $27,437
Navigation system 0 1,735   1,800 1,800
Cargo net 64 64 64    
Cargo mat 105 105 105    
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
Navigation system 0 1,603   1,561 1,561
Cargo net 38 38 38    
Cargo mat 62 62 62    
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) 169 1,904 169 7,590 4,890
Options (change) 100 1,703 100 6,551 4,210
Destination 925 925 925 605 605
Total Price $49,694 $64,159 $57,364 $36,095 $35,495
Total Invoice $46,223 $59,665 $53,417 $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: $11,774
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,715
Model Year20152015201520062006
ModelGSGSGSMaximaMaxima
Trim350450h350 Crafted LineSESL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine306hp V6286hp V6 H306hp V6265hp V6265hp V6
TransmissionT8CVT-6T8T5T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)299, 12299, 12299, 12320, 8320, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18235/40-19245/45-18225/55-17
Total Price$49,694$64,159$57,364$36,095$35,495
Adjustments for Features-2,425-3,890-6,125-2000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,269$60,269$51,239$35,895$35,495
Cost Above Minimum$0$13,000$3,970$400$0
Total Invoice$46,223$59,665$53,417$32,667$32,252
Adjustments for Features-2,256-3,618-5,704-1810
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,967$56,047$47,713$32,486$32,252
Cost Above Minimum$0$12,080$3,746$234$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20152015201520062006
ModelGSGSGSMaximaMaxima
Trim350450h350 Crafted LineSESL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 $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$100
Luggage  $0  
Proximity key$250$250$250  
Remote app$25$25$25  
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system  $200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100  
High performance brake pads (optional)  $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 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100  
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers$75  $75$75
Water-repellent front-door glass $15   
Wiper de-icer $25   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150   
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0  
Bodyside moldings   $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25$25$25
Rear spoiler  $200$200 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0  
Aux input$50$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25  
Cassette player   $50$50
CD changer, in-dash   $325$325
CD player$125$125$125  
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0  
HD radio$50$50$50  
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50  
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25  
Surround sound$250$250$250  
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 
Analog clock$25$25$25  
Compass  $0  
Cornering lights   $50$50
Fog lights$125$125 $125$125
Headlight washers $50   
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25   
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100  
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300  
Folding second row seats   $300$300
Heated front seats $200$200$200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100   
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300  
Wood trim$300$300   
Wood trim, alternative type  $300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering  $1000  
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100  
Total Value of Features$5,025$6,490$8,725$2,800$2,600
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,425$3,890$6,125$200$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,256-3,618-5,704-1810

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20152006
ModelGSMaxima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.2 in111.2 in
Length190.7 in193.5 in
Width72.4 in71.7 in
Height57.3 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,796 lb.3,474 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in53.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in43.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.1 in54.8 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume14.3 ft315.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus GS 350

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%

Option Package Details
Lexus GS 450h

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%

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 spoiler200No
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
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Compass0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Bose, 320W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested200070%
Total Not Requested85030%

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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