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Nissan Maxima vs. Lexus ES Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Maxima vs. Lexus ES Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,145

Nissan Maxima SL   
Difference: $4,040

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,948

Nissan Maxima SL   
Difference: $1,804

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062006
ModelMaximaMaximaES
TrimSESL330
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,900 $30,000 $32,300
Base Invoice $25,511 $27,437 $28,640
Driver Preferred Package 3,500 800  
Mud guards 130 130  
Sunroof 900 900  
Floor mats 160 160  
Xenon HID headlights 150 150 640
Stability control 600 600 650
Polished alloy wheels 1,550   2,060
Navigation system 1,800 1,800 2,200
Heated front seats     640
Driver Preferred Package 3,035 694  
Mud guards 99 99  
Sunroof 780 780  
Floor mats 121 121  
Xenon HID headlights 131 131 512
Stability control 520 520 520
Polished alloy wheels 1,102   1,030
Navigation system 1,561 1,561 1,843
Heated front seats     512
Options (change) 8,790 4,540 6,190
Options (change) 7,349 3,906 4,417
Destination 605 605 695
Total Price $37,295 $35,145 $39,185
Total Invoice $33,465 $31,948 $33,752

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Lexus ES

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Maxima SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,755
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,559
Model Year200620062006
ModelMaximaMaximaES
TrimSESL330
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine265hp V6265hp V6218hp V6
TransmissionT5T5A5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG20/28 MPG21/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 8320, 886, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18225/55-17215/55-17
Total Price$37,295$35,145$39,185
Adjustments for Features-2000-285
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,095$35,145$38,900
Cost Above Minimum$1,950$0$0
Total Invoice$33,465$31,948$33,752
Adjustments for Features-1790-245
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,286$31,948$33,507
Cost Above Minimum$1,338$0$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Lexus ES

Model Year200620062006
ModelMaximaMaximaES
TrimSESL330
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
5-speed automatic  $900
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Cargo net$40$40 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15
Exterior 
Rear spoiler$200  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass  $0
Cornering lights$50$50 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Memory system, passenger seat  $150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Wood trim  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350 
Polished alloy wheels$350 $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$2,655$2,455$2,740
Value of Feature Adjustments$200$0$285
Value of Feature Adjustments-1790-245

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20062006
ModelMaximaES
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.2 in107.1 in
Length193.5 in191.1 in
Width71.7 in71.3 in
Height58.3 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,473 lb.3,472 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in37.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in56.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.5 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom43.9 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in55.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.8 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume15.5 ft314.5 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 spoiler200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Compass0No
Bose, 320W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested195068%
Total Not Requested90032%

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 link100No
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested42555%
Total Not Requested35045%

Option Package Details
Lexus ES 330

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Total Requested20040%
Total Not Requested30060%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Polished alloy wheels
FeatureValueRequested?
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
215/55VR17 tires400No
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested80089%
Total Not Requested10011%

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