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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: $10,582

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,135

Nissan Maxima SE   
Difference: $10,808

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220082008
ModelRXMaximaMaxima
Trim350SESL
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $39,075 $28,630 $30,880
Base Invoice $36,537 $26,229 $28,286
Premium Package 2,400    
Navigation Package 2,465    
Unbranded 12 speakers 110    
Xenon HID headlights 875    
Obstacle detection, rear 500    
Heated front seats 640    
Cargo mat 92    
Platinum Edition Package   1,100 1,100
Sensory Package   2,550  
Floor mats   175 175
Stability control   600 600
Sunroof   900 900
Navigation system   1,800 1,800
Rear spoiler     370
Premium Package 2,244    
Navigation Package 2,277    
Unbranded 12 speakers 100    
Xenon HID headlights 807    
Obstacle detection, rear 460    
Heated front seats 588    
Cargo mat 55    
Platinum Edition Package   1,006 1,006
Sensory Package   2,213  
Floor mats   131 131
Stability control   520 520
Sunroof   780 780
Navigation system   1,561 1,561
Rear spoiler     291
Options (change) 7,082 7,125 4,945
Options (change) 6,531 6,211 4,289
Destination 875 695 695
Total Price $47,032 $36,450 $36,520
Total Invoice $43,943 $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: $6,602
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,087
Model Year201220082008
ModelRXMaximaMaxima
Trim350SESL
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine275hp V6255hp V6255hp V6
TransmissionT6CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG19/25 MPG19/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 12320, 8320, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18245/45-18225/55-17
Total Price$47,032$36,450$36,520
Adjustments for Features-4,080-1000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,952$36,350$36,520
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$170
Total Invoice$43,943$33,135$33,270
Adjustments for Features-3,812-910
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,131$33,044$33,270
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$226

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Features Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year201220082008
ModelRXMaximaMaxima
Trim350SESL
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Power liftgate$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Rear side airbags$300  
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor$50  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Roof rails$250  
Climate Control 
Rear wiper$175  
Water-repellent front-door glass$15  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Laminated front side windows$200  
Rear bumper protector$40  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic information$25  
USB port$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200  
Compass$0  
Cornering lights $50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Leather door panel trim$250  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Wood trim$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$5,680$1,700$1,600
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,080$100$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,812-910

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20122008
ModelRXMaxima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.9 in111.2 in
Length187.8 in193.5 in
Width74.2 in71.7 in
Height66.3 in58.3 in
Curb Weight4,178 lb.3,579 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.0 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.6 in53.5 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in43.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.6 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in54.8 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		40.0 ft315.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		80.3 ft315.5 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Lexus RX vs. Nissan Maxima specs.

Option Package Details
Lexus RX 350

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
USB port25No
Total Requested215077%
Total Not Requested62523%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60065%
Total Not Requested32535%

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 tire75No
Total Requested40084%
Total Not Requested7516%
Platinum Edition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Total Requested137590%
Total Not Requested15010%
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

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Full-size spare tire75No
Total Requested40084%
Total Not Requested7516%
Platinum Edition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Total Requested137590%
Total Not Requested15010%

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