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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: $36,150

Nissan Maxima SL   
Difference: $32,260

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,979

Nissan Maxima SL   
Difference: $27,758

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920082008
ModelLSMaximaMaxima
Trim460SESL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $63,825 $28,630 $30,880
Base Invoice $56,803 $26,229 $28,286
Navigation system 3,115 1,800 1,800
Obstacle detection, rear 500    
Cargo mat 95    
Platinum Edition Package   1,100 1,100
Sensory Package   2,550  
Stability control   600 600
Floor mats   175 175
Sunroof   900 900
Navigation system 2,602 1,561 1,561
Obstacle detection, rear 400    
Cargo mat 57    
Platinum Edition Package   1,006 1,006
Sensory Package   2,213  
Stability control   520 520
Floor mats   131 131
Sunroof   780 780
Options (change) 3,710 7,125 4,575
Options (change) 3,059 6,211 3,998
Destination 875 695 695
Total Price $68,410 $36,450 $36,150
Total Invoice $60,737 $33,135 $32,979

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus LS vs. Nissan Maxima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Maxima SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $29,920
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,797
Model Year200920082008
ModelLSMaximaMaxima
Trim460SESL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine380hp V8255hp V6255hp V6
TransmissionT8CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10320, 8320, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18245/45-18225/55-17
Total Price$68,410$36,450$36,150
Adjustments for Features-2,340-3000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$66,070$36,150$36,150
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$0
Total Invoice$60,737$33,135$32,979
Adjustments for Features-2,078-2730
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$58,659$32,862$32,979
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$117

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Features Comparison: Lexus LS vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year200920082008
ModelLSMaximaMaxima
Trim460SESL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100$1100
RWD$0  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Rearview camera$200  
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Water-repellent front-door glass$15  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Rear spoiler $200 
Infotainment 
Traffic information$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0  
Cornering lights $50$50
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100  
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 
Folding second row seats $300$300
Leather door panel trim$250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Memory system, passenger seat$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 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$4,290$2,250$1,950
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,340$300$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,078-2730

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

Specifications Comparison: Lexus LS vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20092008
ModelLSMaxima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.9 in111.2 in
Length198.0 in193.5 in
Width73.8 in71.7 in
Height58.1 in58.3 in
Curb Weight4,245 lb.3,580 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.2 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in53.5 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in43.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in54.8 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume18.0 ft315.5 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SE

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Full-size spare tire75Yes
Total Requested475100%
Total Not Requested00%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested142593%
Total Not Requested1007%
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

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Full-size spare tire75Yes
Total Requested475100%
Total Not Requested00%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested142593%
Total Not Requested1007%

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