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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: $42,200

Nissan Maxima Platinum   
Difference: $25,557

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,314

Nissan Maxima Platinum   
Difference: $19,648

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082017
ModelSCMaxima
Trim430Platinum
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Base Price $66,355 $40,340
Base Invoice $57,728 $37,652
Preferred Accessory Package 197  
Rear spoiler 440 405
Floor mats   220
Illuminated door sill trim plates   350
Preferred Accessory Package 117  
Rear spoiler 352 344
Floor mats   167
Illuminated door sill trim plates   266
Options (change) 637 975
Options (change) 469 777
Destination 765 885
Total Price $67,757 $42,200
Total Invoice $58,962 $39,314

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus SC vs. Nissan Maxima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Maxima Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $24,617
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,830
Model Year20082017
ModelSCMaxima
Trim430Platinum
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Engine288hp V8300hp V6
TransmissionT6CVT-7
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 MPG22/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)240, 9?, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/45-18
Total Price$67,757$42,200
Adjustments for Features-9400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$66,817$42,200
Total Invoice$58,962$39,314
Adjustments for Features-8180
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$58,144$39,314

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Features Comparison: Lexus SC vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20082017
ModelSCMaxima
Trim430Platinum
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Heated steering wheel $100
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Remote start $150
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Wind blocker, small$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Moving object detection, front $25
Moving object detection, rear $25
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Predictive forward collision warning $250
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags $350
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Exterior 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Power retractable hardtop$6750 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player $50
Power antenna$100 
Satellite radio $200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
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
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Folding second row seats $300
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 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Total Value of Features$10,640$9,700
Value of Feature Adjustments$940$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8180

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

Specifications Comparison: Lexus SC vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20082017
ModelSCMaxima
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.1 in109.3 in
Length178.5 in192.8 in
Width72.0 in73.2 in
Height53.1 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,840 lb.3,471 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.8 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.8 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.7 in54.2 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in45.0 in
Row 2 Headroom27.1 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room46.6 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.5 in53.5 in
Row 2 Legroom27.1 in34.2 in
Cargo Volume8.8 ft314.3 ft3

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

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 Platinum

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested155100%
Total Not Requested00%

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