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Lexus HS vs. Nissan Maxima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lexus HS vs. Nissan Maxima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,450

Nissan Maxima SE   
Difference: $9,555

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,135

Nissan Maxima SE   
Difference: $8,656

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220082008
ModelHSMaximaMaxima
Trim250h PremiumSESL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $39,800 $28,630 $30,880
Base Invoice $36,218 $26,229 $28,286
Navigation Package 2,125    
Rear spoiler 200   370
Obstacle detection, rear 500    
Wide-view front camera 700    
LED headlights 1,805    
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 1,942    
Rear spoiler 172   291
Obstacle detection, rear 430    
Wide-view front camera 602    
LED headlights 1,552    
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) 5,330 7,125 4,945
Options (change) 4,698 6,211 4,289
Destination 875 695 695
Total Price $46,005 $36,450 $36,520
Total Invoice $41,791 $33,135 $33,270

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus HS vs. Nissan Maxima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Maxima SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,980
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,317
Model Year201220082008
ModelHSMaximaMaxima
Trim250h PremiumSESL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine147hp I4 H255hp V6255hp V6
TransmissionCVTCVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)35/34 MPG19/25 MPG19/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10320, 8320, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18245/45-18225/55-17
Total Price$46,005$36,450$36,520
Adjustments for Features-2,675-1000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,330$36,350$36,520
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$170
Total Invoice$41,791$33,135$33,270
Adjustments for Features-2,430-910
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,361$33,044$33,270
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$226

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Features Comparison: Lexus HS vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year201220082008
ModelHSMaximaMaxima
Trim250h PremiumSESL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Rearview camera$200  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Wide-view front camera$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40
Console with shifter $150$150
Console without shifter$150  
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration$50  
Water-repellent front-door glass$15  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$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 
Auto-dimming headlights$200  
Compass$0  
Cornering lights $50$50
Headlight washers$50  
LED headlights$1000  
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Tachometer $75$75
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 door panel trim$250  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Upholstered instrument cluster hood$50  
Wood trim$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$5,365$2,790$2,690
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,675$100$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,430-910

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

Specifications Comparison: Lexus HS vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20122008
ModelHSMaxima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in111.2 in
Length184.8 in193.5 in
Width70.3 in71.7 in
Height59.3 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,682 lb.3,579 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.8 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.8 in53.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in43.9 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.2 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.2 in54.8 in
Row 2 Legroom34.5 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume12.1 ft315.5 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Lexus HS 250h Premium

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Total Requested60077%
Total Not Requested17523%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
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 mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested137590%
Total Not Requested15010%
Sensory Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Compass0No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 320W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested177584%
Total Not Requested35016%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
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 mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested137590%
Total Not Requested15010%

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