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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: $35,600

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,979

Nissan Maxima SL   
Difference: $33,073

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220082008
ModelLSMaximaMaxima
Trim460SESL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $67,630 $28,630 $30,880
Base Invoice $62,219 $26,229 $28,286
Luxury Value Edition 965    
Comfort Package 2,185    
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   1,800 1,800
Luxury Value Edition 889    
Comfort Package 2,012    
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
Navigation system   1,561 1,561
Options (change) 3,245 7,125 4,575
Options (change) 2,958 6,211 3,998
Destination 875 695 695
Total Price $71,750 $36,450 $36,150
Total Invoice $66,052 $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: $31,460
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29,379
Model Year201220082008
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$71,750$36,450$36,150
Adjustments for Features-4,140-3000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$67,610$36,150$36,150
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$0
Total Invoice$66,052$33,135$32,979
Adjustments for Features-3,811-2730
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$62,241$32,862$32,979
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$117

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Features Comparison: Lexus LS vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year201220082008
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 
Power door closers$300  
Power trunk closer$350  
Sunshade, rear, power$225  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
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 
Self-repairing paint$0  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic + travel information$25  
USB port$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  
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Folding second row seats $300$300
Heated second row seats$200  
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$5,990$2,150$1,850
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,140$300$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,811-2730

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

Specifications Comparison: Lexus LS vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20122008
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 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, rear250Yes
Power door closers300No
Power decklid350No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested35018%
Total Not Requested157582%

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 wheel100Yes
Total Requested1525100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 wheel100Yes
Total Requested1525100%
Total Not Requested00%

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