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Nissan Maxima vs. Lexus CT Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Maxima vs. Lexus CT Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,495

Nissan Maxima SL   
Difference: $4,220

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,252

Nissan Maxima SL   
Difference: $5,284

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062012
ModelMaximaMaximaCT
TrimSESL200h Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $27,900 $30,000 $31,750
Base Invoice $25,511 $27,437 $30,133
Driver Preferred Package 3,500 800  
Mud guards 130 130  
Floor mats 160 160  
Xenon HID headlights 150 150  
Navigation system 1,800 1,800  
Sunroof 900 900  
Satellite radio 350 350  
Stability control 600 600  
F Sport Package     1,000
Premium Audio Package     1,100
Leather Package     1,330
Navigation Package     2,445
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only     1,215
Driver Preferred Package 3,035 694  
Mud guards 99 99  
Floor mats 121 121  
Xenon HID headlights 131 131  
Navigation system 1,561 1,561  
Sunroof 780 780  
Satellite radio 304 304  
Stability control 520 520  
F Sport Package     920
Premium Audio Package     1,012
Leather Package     1,223
Navigation Package     2,256
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only     1,117
Options (change) 7,590 4,890 7,090
Options (change) 6,551 4,210 6,528
Destination 605 605 875
Total Price $36,095 $35,495 $39,715
Total Invoice $32,667 $32,252 $37,536

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Lexus CT

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Maxima SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,745
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,890
Model Year200620062012
ModelMaximaMaximaCT
TrimSESL200h Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine265hp V6265hp V698hp I4 H
TransmissionT5T5CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 8320, 8?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18225/55-17215/45-17
Total Price$36,095$35,495$39,715
Adjustments for Features-2000-1,475
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,895$35,495$38,240
Cost Above Minimum$400$0$0
Total Invoice$32,667$32,252$37,536
Adjustments for Features-1810-1,394
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,486$32,252$36,142
Cost Above Minimum$234$0$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Lexus CT

Model Year200620062012
ModelMaximaMaximaCT
TrimSESL200h Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
CVT  $1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Proximity key  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Rearview camera  $200
Tire-pressure monitor  $75
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Cargo net$40$40 
Console with shifter$150$150 
Console without shifter  $150
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear wiper  $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Larger rear spoiler  $200
Rear spoiler$200  
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Cassette player$50$50 
MP3-compatible player  $50
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights$50$50 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Total Value of Features$3,015$2,815$4,290
Value of Feature Adjustments$200$0$1,475
Value of Feature Adjustments-1810-1,394

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Lexus CT

Model Year20062012
ModelMaximaCT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase111.2 in102.4 in
Length193.5 in170.1 in
Width71.7 in69.5 in
Height58.3 in56.7 in
Curb Weight3,474 lb.3,131 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in37.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in53.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.5 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.9 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in37.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in52.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.8 in51.8 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in32.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.5 ft314.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.532.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SE

Driver Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Compass0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Bose, 320W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested205072%
Total Not Requested80028%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SL

Driver Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested52568%
Total Not Requested25032%

Option Package Details
Lexus CT 200h Premium

F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Larger rear spoiler0No
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Metal pedals75No
Total Requested25077%
Total Not Requested7523%
Premium Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Unbranded, 10 speakers350No
Total Requested45056%
Total Not Requested35044%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested127593%
Total Not Requested1007%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60053%
Total Not Requested52547%

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