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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: $37,335

Lexus ES 330   
Difference: $3,910

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,890

Lexus ES 330   
Difference: $4,666

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122006
ModelMaximaES
TrimSV330
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,120 $32,300
Base Invoice $32,163 $28,640
Premium Package 3,300  
Tech Package 1,850  
Floor mats 195  
Stability control   650
Navigation system   2,200
Heated front seats   640
Sunshade, rear, power   210
Xenon HID headlights   640
Premium Package 2,862  
Tech Package 1,605  
Floor mats 146  
Stability control   520
Navigation system   1,843
Heated front seats   512
Sunshade, rear, power   168
Xenon HID headlights   512
Options (change) 5,345 4,340
Options (change) 4,613 3,555
Destination 780 695
Total Price $41,245 $37,335
Total Invoice $37,556 $32,890

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Lexus ES

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus ES 330
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,130
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,956
Model Year20122006
ModelMaximaES
TrimSV330
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6218hp V6
TransmissionCVT-6A5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG21/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 986, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18215/60-16
Total Price$41,245$37,335
Adjustments for Features-7800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,465$37,335
Total Invoice$37,556$32,890
Adjustments for Features-7100
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,846$32,890

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20122006
ModelMaximaES
TrimSV330
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
5-speed automatic $900
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Proximity key$250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera$200 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Cargo net$40 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
Cassette player $50
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player$0 
Media drive$15 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Rear seat audio controls$25 
Satellite radio$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass $0
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat$150 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Wood trim $300
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$4,520$3,740
Value of Feature Adjustments$780$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7100

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20122006
ModelMaximaES
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in107.1 in
Length190.6 in191.1 in
Width73.2 in71.3 in
Height57.8 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,556 lb.3,472 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in37.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in56.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom43.8 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in55.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume14.2 ft314.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SV

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Panoramic sunroof300No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Rear air vents with manual controls50No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo net40No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Second-row 3-person bench0Yes
Rearview camera200No
A/V input jacks25No
USB port25No
Media drive, small5No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested150061%
Total Not Requested97039%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested70089%
Total Not Requested9011%

Option Package Details
Lexus ES 330

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
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%

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