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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: $37,645

Nissan Maxima SE   
Difference: $6,415

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,769

Nissan Maxima SE   
Difference: $5,318

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062009
ModelMaximaES
TrimSE350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,900 $34,320
Base Invoice $25,511 $30,774
Driver Preferred Package 3,500  
Mud guards 130  
Polished alloy wheels 1,550  
Navigation system 1,800  
Sunroof 900  
Xenon HID headlights 150  
Satellite radio 350 486
Floor mats 160  
Stability control 600  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   4,250
Ultra Luxury Package   3,880
Rear spoiler   299
Driver Preferred Package 3,035  
Mud guards 99  
Polished alloy wheels 1,102  
Navigation system 1,561  
Sunroof 780  
Xenon HID headlights 131  
Satellite radio 304 389
Floor mats 121  
Stability control 520  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   3,408
Ultra Luxury Package   3,492
Rear spoiler   199
Options (change) 9,140 8,915
Options (change) 7,653 7,488
Destination 605 825
Total Price $37,645 $44,060
Total Invoice $33,769 $39,087

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Lexus ES

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Maxima SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,555
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,781
Model Year20062009
ModelMaximaES
TrimSE350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine265hp V6272hp V6
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG19/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 8300, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18215/55-17
Total Price$37,645$44,060
Adjustments for Features0-2,860
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,645$41,200
Total Invoice$33,769$39,087
Adjustments for Features0-2,537
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,769$36,550

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20062009
ModelMaximaES
TrimSE350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Proximity key $250
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rear side airbags $300
Rearview camera $200
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Cargo net$40 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Cassette player$50 
DVD-compatible player $0
MP3-compatible player $50
Surround sound $250
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Cornering lights$50 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Folding second row seats$300 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver 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 
Total Value of Features$2,830$5,690
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,860
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,537

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20062009
ModelMaximaES
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.2 in109.3 in
Length193.5 in191.1 in
Width71.7 in71.1 in
Height58.3 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,473 lb.3,580 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.5 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom43.9 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.8 in52.8 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume15.5 ft314.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SE

Driver Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
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
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Compass0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Bose, 320W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested235082%
Total Not Requested50018%

Option Package Details
Lexus ES 350

Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90050%
Total Not Requested90050%
Ultra Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Rear side airbags300No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
Panoramic sunroof300No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Full-size spare tire75No
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested232558%
Total Not Requested170042%

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