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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: $36,150

Nissan Maxima SL   
Difference: $3,035

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,979

Nissan Maxima SL   
Difference: $773

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082006
ModelMaximaMaximaES
TrimSESL330
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,630 $30,880 $32,300
Base Invoice $26,229 $28,286 $28,640
Sensory Package 2,550    
Platinum Edition Package 1,100 1,100  
Floor mats 175 175  
Sunroof 900 900  
Stability control 600 600 650
Navigation system 1,800 1,800 2,200
Chrome-plated alloy wheels 1,550    
Heated front seats     640
Xenon HID headlights     640
Polished alloy wheels     2,060
Sensory Package 2,213    
Platinum Edition Package 1,006 1,006  
Floor mats 131 131  
Sunroof 780 780  
Stability control 520 520 520
Navigation system 1,561 1,561 1,843
Chrome-plated alloy wheels 1,104    
Heated front seats     512
Xenon HID headlights     512
Polished alloy wheels     1,030
Options (change) 8,675 4,575 6,190
Options (change) 7,315 3,998 4,417
Destination 695 695 695
Total Price $38,000 $36,150 $39,185
Total Invoice $34,239 $32,979 $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: $3,635
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,320
Model Year200820082006
ModelMaximaMaximaES
TrimSESL330
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine255hp V6255hp V6218hp V6
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6A5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/25 MPG19/25 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$38,000$36,150$39,185
Adjustments for Features-900-6000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,100$35,550$39,185
Cost Above Minimum$1,550$0$0
Total Invoice$34,239$32,979$33,752
Adjustments for Features-811-5470
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,428$32,432$33,752
Cost Above Minimum$996$0$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Lexus ES

Model Year200820082006
ModelMaximaMaximaES
TrimSESL330
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100 
5-speed automatic  $900
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Proximity key$250$250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$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 
Rear spoiler$200  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
Cassette player  $50
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Satellite radio$200$200 
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 
Aluminum trim$100  
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$3,690$3,390$2,790
Value of Feature Adjustments$900$600$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-811-5470

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20082006
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 Weight3,579 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

Sensory Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Satellite radio200No
Compass0No
MP3-compatible player50No
Bose, 320W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested152572%
Total Not Requested60028%
Platinum Edition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested92561%
Total Not Requested60039%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SL

Platinum Edition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested92561%
Total Not Requested60039%

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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