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Lexus LS vs. Nissan Maxima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lexus LS vs. Nissan Maxima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $33,695

Nissan Maxima SL   
Difference: $25,839

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,691

Nissan Maxima SL   
Difference: $20,495

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062006
ModelLSMaximaMaxima
Trim430SESL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $56,525 $27,900 $30,000
Base Invoice $49,176 $25,511 $27,437
Cargo net 59    
Satellite radio 486 350 350
Polished alloy wheels 1,700 1,550  
Cargo mat 69    
Driver Preferred Package   3,500 800
Mud guards   130 130
Floor mats   160 160
Xenon HID headlights   150 150
Sunroof   900 900
Stability control   600 600
Cargo net 35    
Satellite radio 389 304 304
Polished alloy wheels 850 1,102  
Cargo mat 41    
Driver Preferred Package   3,035 694
Mud guards   99 99
Floor mats   121 121
Xenon HID headlights   131 131
Sunroof   780 780
Stability control   520 520
Options (change) 2,314 7,340 3,090
Options (change) 1,315 6,092 2,649
Destination 695 605 605
Total Price $59,534 $35,845 $33,695
Total Invoice $51,186 $32,208 $30,691

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus LS vs. Nissan Maxima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Maxima SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $24,039
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,947
Model Year200620062006
ModelLSMaximaMaxima
Trim430SESL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine278hp V8265hp V6265hp V6
TransmissionT6T5T5
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)178, 7320, 8320, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17245/45-18225/55-17
Total Price$59,534$35,845$33,695
Adjustments for Features-1,800-2000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$57,734$35,645$33,695
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,950$0
Total Invoice$51,186$32,208$30,691
Adjustments for Features-1,548-1800
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,638$32,028$30,691
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,337$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus LS vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year200620062006
ModelLSMaximaMaxima
Trim430SESL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000
RWD$0  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Power trunk closer$350  
Sunshade, rear, power$225  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Tire-pressure monitor$75  
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50  
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350  
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Rear spoiler $200 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights $50$50
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100  
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats $300$300
Heated front seats $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Wood trim$300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Polished alloy wheels$350$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$4,300$2,700$2,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,800$200$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,548-1800

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus LS vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20062006
ModelLSMaxima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase115.2 in111.2 in
Length197.4 in193.5 in
Width72.0 in71.7 in
Height58.7 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,991 lb.3,474 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.2 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.7 in53.5 in
Row 1 Legroom44.0 in43.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.2 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.3 in54.8 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume20.2 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 spoiler200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Compass0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Bose, 320W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested190067%
Total Not Requested95033%

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 link100No
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested57574%
Total Not Requested20026%

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