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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: $41,620

Nissan Maxima SV   
Difference: $2,440

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,854

Nissan Maxima SV   
Difference: $1,233

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122009
ModelMaximaES
TrimSV350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,120 $34,320
Base Invoice $32,163 $30,774
Premium Package 3,300  
Tech Package 1,850  
Rear spoiler 375 299
Floor mats 195  
Ultra Luxury Package   3,880
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   4,250
Satellite radio   486
Premium Package 2,862  
Tech Package 1,605  
Rear spoiler 298 199
Floor mats 146  
Ultra Luxury Package   3,492
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   3,408
Satellite radio   389
Options (change) 5,720 8,915
Options (change) 4,911 7,488
Destination 780 825
Total Price $41,620 $44,060
Total Invoice $37,854 $39,087

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Lexus ES

Lowest Adjusted Price: Nissan Maxima SV
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Lexus ES 350
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $545
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $448
Model Year20122009
ModelMaximaES
TrimSV350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6272hp V6
TransmissionCVT-6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG19/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9300, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18215/55-17
Total Price$41,620$44,060
Adjustments for Features0-1,895
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,620$42,165
Total Invoice$37,854$39,087
Adjustments for Features0-1,681
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,854$37,406

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20122009
ModelMaximaES
TrimSV350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire $225
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rear side airbags $300
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Cargo net$40 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
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
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
Media drive$15 
Rear seat audio controls$25 
SD Card slot$25 
Surround sound $250
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass $0
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat$150 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
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
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$2,745$4,640
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,895
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,681

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See a complete comparison of Nissan Maxima vs. Lexus ES features.

Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20122009
ModelMaximaES
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in109.3 in
Length190.6 in191.1 in
Width73.2 in71.1 in
Height57.8 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,556 lb.3,580 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom43.8 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in52.8 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume14.2 ft314.7 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Nissan Maxima vs. Lexus ES specs.

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SV

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Panoramic sunroof300Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Rear air vents with manual controls50No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
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
Second-row 3-person bench0Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
A/V input jacks25No
USB port25No
Media drive, small5No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested210085%
Total Not Requested37015%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
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 350

Ultra Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Rear side airbags300No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Polished alloy wheels0No
Panoramic sunroof300Yes
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 mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested242566%
Total Not Requested125034%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested100056%
Total Not Requested80044%

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