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Lexus RX vs. Nissan Maxima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lexus RX vs. Nissan Maxima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,450

Nissan Maxima SE   
Difference: $9,055

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,135

Nissan Maxima SE   
Difference: $7,092

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082008
ModelRXMaximaMaxima
Trim350SESL
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $37,400 $28,630 $30,880
Base Invoice $33,099 $26,229 $28,286
Performance Package 4,055    
Navigation system 2,650 1,800 1,800
Heated front seats 540    
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
Rear spoiler     370
Performance Package 3,649    
Navigation system 2,225 1,561 1,561
Heated front seats 432    
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
Rear spoiler     291
Options (change) 7,340 7,125 4,945
Options (change) 6,363 6,211 4,289
Destination 765 695 695
Total Price $45,505 $36,450 $36,520
Total Invoice $40,227 $33,135 $33,270

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Nissan Maxima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Maxima SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,800
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,217
Model Year200820082008
ModelRXMaximaMaxima
Trim350SESL
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6255hp V6255hp V6
TransmissionT5CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/23 MPG19/25 MPG19/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)132, 8320, 8320, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18245/45-18225/55-17
Total Price$45,505$36,450$36,520
Adjustments for Features-3,355-1000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,150$36,350$36,520
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$170
Total Invoice$40,227$33,135$33,270
Adjustments for Features-2,966-910
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,261$33,044$33,270
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$226

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Features Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year200820082008
ModelRXMaximaMaxima
Trim350SESL
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Power liftgate$350  
Proximity key $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor$50  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Roof rack$300  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear wiper$175  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Water-repellent front-door glass$15  
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black)$0  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Laminated front side windows$200  
Rear bumper protector$40  
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
Satellite radio $200$200
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0  
Cornering lights $50$50
Headlight washers$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200  
Leather door panel trim$250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Wood trim$300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Total Value of Features$5,730$2,475$2,375
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,355$100$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,966-910

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20082008
ModelRXMaxima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.9 in111.2 in
Length186.2 in193.5 in
Width72.6 in71.7 in
Height66.1 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,870 lb.3,579 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.6 in53.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in43.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.1 in54.8 in
Row 2 Legroom36.4 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
38.3 ft315.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
84.7 ft315.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus RX 350

Performance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic0No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1000No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
235/55VR18 tires400No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Roof rack300No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested297556%
Total Not Requested230044%
Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%

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 mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested112574%
Total Not Requested40026%
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 radio200No
Compass0No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 320W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested157574%
Total Not Requested55026%

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 mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested112574%
Total Not Requested40026%

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