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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: $40,745

Nissan Maxima SV   
Difference: $27,229

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,122

Nissan Maxima SV   
Difference: $23,253

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092012
ModelLSMaxima
Trim460SV
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $63,825 $35,120
Base Invoice $56,803 $32,163
Navigation system 3,115  
Cargo mat 95  
Cargo net 64  
Tech Package   1,850
Monitor Package   700
Sport Package   2,100
Rear spoiler   0
Floor mats   195
Navigation system 2,602  
Cargo mat 57  
Cargo net 38  
Tech Package   1,605
Monitor Package   607
Sport Package   1,821
Rear spoiler   0
Floor mats   146
Options (change) 3,274 4,845
Options (change) 2,697 4,179
Destination 875 780
Total Price $67,974 $40,745
Total Invoice $60,375 $37,122

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus LS vs. Nissan Maxima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Maxima SV
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $25,254
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,499
Model Year20092012
ModelLSMaxima
Trim460SV
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine380hp V8290hp V6
TransmissionT8CVT-6
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18245/40-19
Total Price$67,974$40,745
Adjustments for Features-1,9750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$65,999$40,745
Total Invoice$60,375$37,122
Adjustments for Features-1,7540
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$58,621$37,122

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Features Comparison: Lexus LS vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20092012
ModelLSMaxima
Trim460SV
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Full-size spare tire$225 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Exterior 
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player $0
Media drive $15
SD Card slot $25
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Compass$0 
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
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
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
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,265$2,290
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,975$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,7540

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus LS vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20092012
ModelLSMaxima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.9 in109.3 in
Length198.0 in190.6 in
Width73.8 in73.2 in
Height58.1 in57.8 in
Curb Weight4,245 lb.3,557 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.2 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in43.8 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in36.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume18.0 ft314.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SV

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested70089%
Total Not Requested9011%
Monitor Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
A/V input jacks25No
USB port25No
Media drive, small5No
Total Requested20078%
Total Not Requested5522%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
245/40VR19 tires400No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Second-row 3-person bench0Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested126560%
Total Not Requested85040%

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