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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: $35,495

Nissan Maxima SL   
Difference: $8,105

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,252

Nissan Maxima SL   
Difference: $8,551

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062012
ModelMaximaMaximaES
TrimSESL350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,900 $30,000 $36,725
Base Invoice $25,511 $27,437 $34,400
Driver Preferred Package 3,500 800  
Mud guards 130 130  
Floor mats 160 160  
Stability control 600 600  
Sunroof 900 900  
Satellite radio 350 350  
Xenon HID headlights 150 150  
Navigation system 1,800 1,800 2,465
Polished alloy wheels 1,550    
Ultra Luxury Package     3,535
Driver Preferred Package 3,035 694  
Mud guards 99 99  
Floor mats 121 121  
Stability control 520 520  
Sunroof 780 780  
Satellite radio 304 304  
Xenon HID headlights 131 131  
Navigation system 1,561 1,561 2,277
Polished alloy wheels 1,102    
Ultra Luxury Package     3,251
Options (change) 9,140 4,890 6,000
Options (change) 7,653 4,210 5,528
Destination 605 605 875
Total Price $37,645 $35,495 $43,600
Total Invoice $33,769 $32,252 $40,803

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Lexus ES

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Maxima SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,595
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,202
Model Year200620062012
ModelMaximaMaximaES
TrimSESL350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine265hp V6265hp V6268hp V6
TransmissionT5T5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG20/28 MPG19/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 8320, 886, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18225/55-17215/55-17
Total Price$37,645$35,495$43,600
Adjustments for Features-2000-2,510
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,445$35,495$41,090
Cost Above Minimum$1,950$0$0
Total Invoice$33,769$32,252$40,803
Adjustments for Features-1790-2,349
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,590$32,252$38,454
Cost Above Minimum$1,338$0$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Lexus ES

Model Year200620062012
ModelMaximaMaximaES
TrimSESL350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$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$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 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear spoiler$200  
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Cassette player$50$50 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
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 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Compass  $0
Cornering lights$50$50 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$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 
Alloy wheels $350 
Polished alloy wheels$350 $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$3,855$3,655$6,165
Value of Feature Adjustments$200$0$2,510
Value of Feature Adjustments-1790-2,349

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20062012
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 spoiler200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Compass0No
Bose, 320W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested180063%
Total Not Requested105037%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SL

Driver Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested47561%
Total Not Requested30039%

Option Package Details
Lexus ES 350

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Traffic + travel information25No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested60065%
Total Not Requested32535%
Ultra Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
Panoramic sunroof300No
Full-size spare tire75No
Total Requested105045%
Total Not Requested130055%

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