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Lexus RC vs. Nissan Maxima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lexus RC vs. Nissan Maxima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $42,905

Nissan Maxima Platinum   
Difference: $10,618

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,966

Nissan Maxima Platinum   
Difference: $9,571

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720172018
ModelRCRCRCMaxima
Trim200t300350Platinum
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $40,155 $42,770 $43,010 $40,940
Base Invoice $37,345 $39,776 $39,999 $38,212
Luxury Package 2,990   2,700  
Sunroof 1,100 1,100 1,100  
235/40VR19 795      
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 2,550 2,550 2,550  
F Sport Package 4,105 3,700 4,105  
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500 500  
Adaptive cruise control 500 500 500  
Cargo mat 105 105 105  
Cargo net 65 65 65  
Rear spoiler 399 399 399 405
Illuminated door sill trim plates 449 449 449 375
Fog lights 410 410 410  
Floor mats       300
Luxury Package 2,752   2,484  
Sunroof 1,012 1,012 1,012  
235/40VR19 732      
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 2,355 2,355 2,355  
F Sport Package 3,777 3,404 3,777  
Obstacle detection, rear 460 460 460  
Adaptive cruise control 460 460 460  
Cargo mat 65 65 65  
Cargo net 39 39 39  
Rear spoiler 280 280 280 344
Illuminated door sill trim plates 335 335 335 291
Fog lights 376 376 376  
Floor mats       234
Options (change) 13,968 9,778 12,883 1,080
Options (change) 12,643 8,786 11,643 869
Destination 975 975 975 885
Total Price $55,098 $53,523 $56,868 $42,905
Total Invoice $50,963 $49,537 $52,617 $39,966

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus RC vs. Nissan Maxima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Maxima Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,418
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,386
Model Year2017201720172018
ModelRCRCRCMaxima
Trim200t300350Platinum
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine241hp I4255hp V6306hp V6300hp V6
TransmissionT8T6T8CVT-7
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)835, 17835, 17835, 17?, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-19235/40-19235/40-19245/45-18
Total Price$55,098$53,523$56,868$42,905
Adjustments for Features-275-3250-125
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$54,823$53,198$56,868$42,780
Cost Above Minimum$1,625$0$3,670$0
Total Invoice$50,963$49,537$52,617$39,966
Adjustments for Features-254-3010-116
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$50,709$49,236$52,617$39,850
Cost Above Minimum$1,473$0$3,381$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus RC vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year2017201720172018
ModelRCRCRCMaxima
Trim200t300350Platinum
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 $1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100  
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT   $1100
RWD$0 $0 
AWD $1700  
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction   $0
Electronic engine sound enhancement$0$0$0 
Heated steering wheel $100$100$100
Power rear side windows   $200
Remote start   $150
Sunshade, rear, power   $225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras   $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200 
Driver drowsiness monitor   $150
Forward collision warning$200$200$200 
High performance brake pads (optional)$0 $0 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Moving object detection, front   $25
Moving object detection, rear   $25
Predictive forward collision warning   $250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0 
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor   $50
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Second-row low console$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 $175$175
Rear air vents   $100
Variable intermittent wipers $75  
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows   $200
Panoramic sunroof   $1200
Sunroof$900$900$900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support   $100
Apple CarPlay support   $100
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200 
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)   $0
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 $75 
Boost gauge$75   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 $25$25
Performance meter$150$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces$900 $900$900
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50
Metal pedals$75$75$75 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0  
Upholstered instrument cluster hood$50$50$50 
Wood trim$300   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$6,075$6,125$5,800$5,925
Value of Feature Adjustments$275$325$0$125
Value of Feature Adjustments-254-3010-116

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus RC vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20172018
ModelRCMaxima
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.5 in109.3 in
Length184.8 in192.8 in
Width72.4 in73.2 in
Height54.9 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,738 lb.3,472 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in54.2 in
Row 1 Legroom45.4 in45.0 in
Row 2 Headroom34.8 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room50.8 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room44.9 in53.5 in
Row 2 Legroom27.3 in34.2 in
Cargo Volume10.4 ft314.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus RC 200t

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested220097%
Total Not Requested753%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Mark Levinson, 835W, 17 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system550Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Boost gauge75No
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
High performance brake pads (optional)0No
265/35YR19 tires200No
235/40YR19 tires200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Performance meter150No
Upgraded stability control0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250Yes
Electronic engine sound enhancement0No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested135043%
Total Not Requested180057%

Option Package Details
Lexus RC 300

F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
235/40VR19 tires400No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Performance meter150No
Upgraded stability control0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250Yes
Electronic engine sound enhancement0No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested125046%
Total Not Requested147554%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Mark Levinson, 835W, 17 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system550Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%

Option Package Details
Lexus RC 350

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested230097%
Total Not Requested753%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
265/35YR19 tires200No
High performance brake pads (optional)0No
235/40YR19 tires200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Performance meter150No
Upgraded stability control0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250Yes
Electronic engine sound enhancement0No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested135044%
Total Not Requested172556%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Mark Levinson, 835W, 17 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system550Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%

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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