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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: $36,245

Nissan Maxima SL   
Difference: $8,315

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,877

Nissan Maxima SL   
Difference: $6,610

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720072009
ModelMaximaMaximaES
TrimSESL350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,050 $30,150 $34,320
Base Invoice $25,648 $27,575 $30,774
Driver Preferred Package 3,600 1,000  
Mud guards 140 140  
Floor mats 170 170  
Stability control 600 600  
Sunroof 900 900  
Satellite radio 350 350 486
Xenon HID headlights 150 150  
Navigation system 1,800 1,800  
Polished alloy wheels 1,550    
Rear spoiler   360 299
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.     4,250
Ultra Luxury Package     3,880
Obstacle detection, rear     500
Driver Preferred Package 3,122 867  
Mud guards 105 105  
Floor mats 127 127  
Stability control 520 520  
Sunroof 780 780  
Satellite radio 304 304 389
Xenon HID headlights 131 131  
Navigation system 1,561 1,561  
Polished alloy wheels 1,104    
Rear spoiler   282 199
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.     3,408
Ultra Luxury Package     3,492
Obstacle detection, rear     400
Options (change) 9,260 5,470 9,415
Options (change) 7,754 4,677 7,888
Destination 625 625 825
Total Price $37,935 $36,245 $44,560
Total Invoice $34,027 $32,877 $39,487

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Lexus ES

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Maxima SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,665
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,262
Model Year200720072009
ModelMaximaMaximaES
TrimSESL350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine255hp V6255hp V6272hp V6
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG20/28 MPG19/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 8320, 8300, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18225/55-17215/55-17
Total Price$37,935$36,245$44,560
Adjustments for Features-1000-2,650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,835$36,245$41,910
Cost Above Minimum$1,590$0$0
Total Invoice$34,027$32,877$39,487
Adjustments for Features-900-2,348
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,937$32,877$37,139
Cost Above Minimum$1,060$0$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Lexus ES

Model Year200720072009
ModelMaximaMaximaES
TrimSESL350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Sunshade, rear, power  $225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Rear side airbags  $300
Rearview camera  $200
Tire-pressure monitor  $75
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$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
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player  $0
Surround sound  $250
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass  $0
Cornering lights$50$50 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
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$3,290$3,190$5,840
Value of Feature Adjustments$100$0$2,650
Value of Feature Adjustments-900-2,348

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20072009
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 Weight3,579 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
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Compass0No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Bose, 320W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested245083%
Total Not Requested50017%

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
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested87585%
Total Not Requested15015%

Option Package Details
Lexus ES 350

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
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
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Full-size spare tire75No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested232558%
Total Not Requested170042%

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