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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: $7,965

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,979

Nissan Maxima SL   
Difference: $5,540

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082007
ModelMaximaMaximaES
TrimSESL350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,630 $30,880 $33,470
Base Invoice $26,229 $28,286 $29,676
Sensory Package 2,550    
Platinum Edition Package 1,100 1,100  
Stability control 600 600  
Sunroof 900 900  
Floor mats 175 175  
Navigation system 1,800 1,800  
Chrome-plated alloy wheels 1,550    
Ultra Luxury Package     5,380
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.     4,050
Obstacle detection, rear     500
Sensory Package 2,213    
Platinum Edition Package 1,006 1,006  
Stability control 520 520  
Sunroof 780 780  
Floor mats 131 131  
Navigation system 1,561 1,561  
Chrome-plated alloy wheels 1,104    
Ultra Luxury Package     4,378
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.     3,350
Obstacle detection, rear     400
Options (change) 8,675 4,575 9,930
Options (change) 7,315 3,998 8,128
Destination 695 695 715
Total Price $38,000 $36,150 $44,115
Total Invoice $34,239 $32,979 $38,519

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Lexus ES

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Maxima SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,590
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,466
Model Year200820082007
ModelMaximaMaximaES
TrimSESL350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine255hp V6255hp V6272hp V6
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/25 MPG19/25 MPG21/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 8320, 8300, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18225/55-17215/55-17
Total Price$38,000$36,150$44,115
Adjustments for Features-3000-2,375
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,700$36,150$41,740
Cost Above Minimum$1,550$0$0
Total Invoice$34,239$32,979$38,519
Adjustments for Features-2700-2,074
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,969$32,979$36,445
Cost Above Minimum$990$0$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Lexus ES

Model Year200820082007
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
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
Rear spoiler$200  
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player  $0
Satellite radio$200$200 
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$3,690$3,390$5,765
Value of Feature Adjustments$300$0$2,375
Value of Feature Adjustments-2700-2,074

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20082007
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

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 player50Yes
Bose, 320W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested157574%
Total Not Requested55026%
Platinum Edition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Total Requested137590%
Total Not Requested15010%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SL

Platinum Edition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Total Requested137590%
Total Not Requested15010%

Option Package Details
Lexus ES 350

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
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
Full-size spare tire225No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested232556%
Total Not Requested185044%
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%

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