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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: $42,125

Nissan Maxima Platinum   
Difference: $30,689

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,331

Nissan Maxima Platinum   
Difference: $25,433

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112018
ModelLSMaxima
Trim460Platinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $67,130 $40,940
Base Invoice $59,746 $38,212
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system 1,500  
Comfort Package 2,185  
Luxury Value Edition 965  
Cargo net 64  
Cargo mat 95  
Floor mats   300
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system 1,290  
Comfort Package 1,880  
Luxury Value Edition 878  
Cargo net 38  
Cargo mat 57  
Floor mats   234
Options (change) 4,809 300
Options (change) 4,143 234
Destination 875 885
Total Price $72,814 $42,125
Total Invoice $64,764 $39,331

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus LS vs. Nissan Maxima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Maxima Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $30,399
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,175
Model Year20112018
ModelLSMaxima
Trim460Platinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine380hp V8300hp V6
TransmissionT8CVT-7
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18245/45-18
Total Price$72,814$42,125
Adjustments for Features-2900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$72,524$42,125
Total Invoice$64,764$39,331
Adjustments for Features-2580
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$64,506$39,331

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Features Comparison: Lexus LS vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20112018
ModelLSMaxima
Trim460Platinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0
Power door closers$300 
Power trunk closer$350 
Remote app $25
Remote start $150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Around view cameras $500
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Forward collision warning$200 
Full-size spare tire$225 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Moving object detection, front $25
Moving object detection, rear $25
Predictive forward collision warning $250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows $200
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Self-repairing paint$0 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
Rear seat USB outlets (optional) $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Headlight washers$50 
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats $300
Heated second row seats$200 
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 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Total Value of Features$6,865$6,575
Value of Feature Adjustments$290$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2580

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus LS vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20112018
ModelLSMaxima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.9 in109.3 in
Length198.0 in192.8 in
Width73.8 in73.2 in
Height58.1 in56.5 in
Curb Weight4,245 lb.3,472 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.2 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in54.2 in
Row 1 Legroom43.7 in45.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in53.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in34.2 in
Cargo Volume18.0 ft314.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus LS 460

Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power door closers300No
Power decklid350No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested102553%
Total Not Requested90047%
Luxury Value Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima Platinum

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
First-aid kit15No
Total Requested15591%
Total Not Requested159%

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