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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: $9,772

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,252

Nissan Maxima SL   
Difference: $9,926

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062016
ModelMaximaMaximaES
TrimSESL350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,900 $30,000 $38,100
Base Invoice $25,511 $27,437 $35,688
Driver Preferred Package 3,500 800  
Mud guards 130 130  
Floor mats 160 160  
Satellite radio 350 350  
Stability control 600 600  
Sunroof 900 900  
Navigation system 1,800 1,800  
Xenon HID headlights 150 150  
Navigation Package     1,530
Luxury Package     1,670
Sunshade, rear, power     210
Obstacle detection, rear     500
LED headlights     515
Cargo net     64
Cargo mat     105
Bodyside moldings     199
Heated steering wheel     450
Rain-sensing wipers     155
Lexus Safety System+     500
Rear spoiler     319
Driver Preferred Package 3,035 694  
Mud guards 99 99  
Floor mats 121 121  
Satellite radio 304 304  
Stability control 520 520  
Sunroof 780 780  
Navigation system 1,561 1,561  
Xenon HID headlights 131 131  
Navigation Package     1,416
Luxury Package     1,536
Sunshade, rear, power     192
Obstacle detection, rear     460
LED headlights     473
Cargo net     38
Cargo mat     65
Bodyside moldings     131
Heated steering wheel     416
Rain-sensing wipers     144
Lexus Safety System+     460
Rear spoiler     209
Options (change) 7,590 4,890 6,217
Options (change) 6,551 4,210 5,540
Destination 605 605 950
Total Price $36,095 $35,495 $45,267
Total Invoice $32,667 $32,252 $42,178

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Lexus ES

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Maxima SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,532
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,044
Model Year200620062016
ModelMaximaMaximaES
TrimSESL350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine265hp V6265hp V6268hp V6
TransmissionT5T5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG20/28 MPG21/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 8320, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18225/55-17215/55-17
Total Price$36,095$35,495$45,267
Adjustments for Features-2000-5,240
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,895$35,495$40,027
Cost Above Minimum$400$0$0
Total Invoice$32,667$32,252$42,178
Adjustments for Features-1810-4,882
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,486$32,252$37,296
Cost Above Minimum$234$0$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Lexus ES

Model Year200620062016
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 
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Cruise control$150$150 
Proximity key  $250
Remote app  $25
Sunshade, rear, power  $225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Forward collision warning  $200
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Pedestrian detection  $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Rear side airbags  $300
Rearview camera  $200
Tire-pressure monitor  $75
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15
Wiper de-icer  $25
Exterior 
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Cassette player$50$50 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
DVD-compatible player  $0
HD radio  $50
MP3-compatible player  $50
Siri Eyes Free support  $0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Compass  $0
Cornering lights$50$50 
LED headlights  $1000
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
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
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$3,000$2,800$8,040
Value of Feature Adjustments$200$0$5,240
Value of Feature Adjustments-1810-4,882

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20062016
ModelMaximaES
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.2 in111.0 in
Length193.5 in192.7 in
Width71.7 in71.7 in
Height58.3 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,473 lb.3,549 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in37.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in57.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.5 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom43.9 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.8 in53.8 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in40.0 in
Cargo Volume15.5 ft315.2 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 wheel100Yes
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 Requested210074%
Total Not Requested75026%

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 wheel100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested57574%
Total Not Requested20026%

Option Package Details
Lexus ES 350

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
LED headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights250No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested450100%
Heated steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Rain-sensing wipers
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested125100%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested60080%
Total Not Requested15020%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Wood trim300No
Total Requested110065%
Total Not Requested60035%
Lexus Safety System+
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Adaptive cruise control450No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1700100%

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