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Lexus SC vs. Nissan Maxima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lexus SC vs. Nissan Maxima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $38,920

Nissan Maxima SV   
Difference: $28,837

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,458

Nissan Maxima SV   
Difference: $23,504

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082010
ModelSCMaxima
Trim430SV
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Base Price $66,355 $33,410
Base Invoice $57,728 $30,600
Preferred Accessory Package 197  
Rear spoiler 440 0
Sport Package   2,030
Tech Package   1,850
Monitor Package   700
Floor mats   180
Preferred Accessory Package 117  
Rear spoiler 352 0
Sport Package   1,761
Tech Package   1,605
Monitor Package   607
Floor mats   135
Options (change) 637 4,760
Options (change) 469 4,108
Destination 765 750
Total Price $67,757 $38,920
Total Invoice $58,962 $35,458

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus SC vs. Nissan Maxima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Maxima SV
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $22,962
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,392
Model Year20082010
ModelSCMaxima
Trim430SV
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Engine288hp V8290hp V6
TransmissionT6CVT-6
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)240, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/40-19
Total Price$67,757$38,920
Adjustments for Features-5,8750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$61,882$38,920
Total Invoice$58,962$35,458
Adjustments for Features-5,1120
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$53,850$35,458

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Features Comparison: Lexus SC vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20082010
ModelSCMaxima
Trim430SV
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Proximity key $250
Wind blocker, small$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Rearview camera $200
Side curtain airbags $350
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Rear air vents $100
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Power retractable hardtop$6750 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player $0
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
Power antenna$100 
Satellite radio $200
SD Card slot $25
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Compass$0 
Headlight washers$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Door sill trim plates $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger 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
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$10,315$4,440
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,875$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,1120

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus SC vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20082010
ModelSCMaxima
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.1 in109.3 in
Length178.5 in190.6 in
Width72.0 in73.2 in
Height53.1 in57.8 in
Curb Weight3,840 lb.3,556 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.8 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.8 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.7 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in43.8 in
Row 2 Headroom27.1 in36.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room46.6 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.5 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom27.1 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume8.8 ft314.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus SC 430

Preferred Accessory Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Wheel locks25No
Total Requested8076%
Total Not Requested2524%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SV

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
245/40VR19 tires400No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Second-row 3-person bench0No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested116555%
Total Not Requested95045%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested70089%
Total Not Requested9011%
Monitor Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
A/V input jacks25No
USB port25No
Media drive, small5No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested255100%

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