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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: $35,495

Nissan Maxima SL   
Difference: $36,319

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,252

Nissan Maxima SL   
Difference: $33,838

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220062006
ModelLSMaximaMaxima
Trim460SESL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $67,630 $27,900 $30,000
Base Invoice $62,219 $25,511 $27,437
Luxury Value Edition 965    
Comfort Package 2,185    
Cargo net 64    
Cargo mat 95    
Driver Preferred Package   3,500 800
Mud guards   130 130
Floor mats   160 160
Xenon HID headlights   150 150
Satellite radio   350 350
Sunroof   900 900
Navigation system   1,800 1,800
Stability control   600 600
Luxury Value Edition 889    
Comfort Package 2,012    
Cargo net 38    
Cargo mat 57    
Driver Preferred Package   3,035 694
Mud guards   99 99
Floor mats   121 121
Xenon HID headlights   131 131
Satellite radio   304 304
Sunroof   780 780
Navigation system   1,561 1,561
Stability control   520 520
Options (change) 3,309 7,590 4,890
Options (change) 2,996 6,551 4,210
Destination 875 605 605
Total Price $71,814 $36,095 $35,495
Total Invoice $66,090 $32,667 $32,252

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus LS vs. Nissan Maxima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Maxima SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $31,979
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29,844
Model Year201220062006
ModelLSMaximaMaxima
Trim460SESL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine380hp V8265hp V6265hp V6
TransmissionT8T5T5
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$71,814$36,095$35,495
Adjustments for Features-4,340-2000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$67,474$35,895$35,495
Cost Above Minimum$0$400$0
Total Invoice$66,090$32,667$32,252
Adjustments for Features-3,994-1810
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$62,096$32,486$32,252
Cost Above Minimum$0$234$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus LS vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year201220062006
ModelLSMaximaMaxima
Trim460SESL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000
RWD$0  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Power door closers$300  
Power trunk closer$350  
Proximity key$250  
Sunshade, rear, power$225  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Obstacle detection, rear$250  
Rearview camera$200  
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
Water-repellent front-door glass$15  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Rear spoiler $200 
Self-repairing paint$0  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Cassette player $50$50
MP3-compatible player$50  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic + travel information$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights $50$50
Headlight washers$50  
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100  
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Folding second row seats $300$300
Heated second row seats$200  
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$6,140$2,000$1,800
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,340$200$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,994-1810

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

Specifications Comparison: Lexus LS vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20122006
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.3,474 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 Legroom43.7 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 Legroom35.8 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
Lexus LS 460

Luxury Value Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60065%
Total Not Requested32535%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power door closers300No
Power decklid350No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested1005%
Total Not Requested182595%

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 link100Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Compass0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Bose, 320W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested230081%
Total Not Requested55019%

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 link100Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested775100%
Total Not Requested00%

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