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Nissan Maxima vs. Lexus GS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Maxima vs. Lexus GS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,450

Nissan Maxima SE   
Difference: $10,965

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,135

Nissan Maxima SE   
Difference: $8,546

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082007
ModelMaximaMaximaGS
TrimSESL350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,630 $30,880 $44,150
Base Invoice $26,229 $28,286 $38,851
Platinum Edition Package 1,100 1,100  
Sensory Package 2,550    
Floor mats 175 175  
Stability control 600 600  
Sunroof 900 900  
Navigation system 1,800 1,800 1,850
Rear spoiler   370 200
Obstacle detection, rear     500
Platinum Edition Package 1,006 1,006  
Sensory Package 2,213    
Floor mats 131 131  
Stability control 520 520  
Sunroof 780 780  
Navigation system 1,561 1,561 1,555
Rear spoiler   291 160
Obstacle detection, rear     400
Options (change) 7,125 4,945 2,550
Options (change) 6,211 4,289 2,115
Destination 695 695 715
Total Price $36,450 $36,520 $47,415
Total Invoice $33,135 $33,270 $41,681

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Lexus GS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Maxima SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,965
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,670
Model Year200820082007
ModelMaximaMaximaGS
TrimSESL350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine255hp V6255hp V6303hp V6
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/25 MPG19/25 MPG21/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 8320, 8134, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18225/55-17225/50-17
Total Price$36,450$36,520$47,415
Adjustments for Features-1000-1,100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,350$36,520$46,315
Cost Above Minimum$0$170$0
Total Invoice$33,135$33,270$41,681
Adjustments for Features-910-967
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,044$33,270$40,714
Cost Above Minimum$0$226$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Lexus GS

Model Year200820082007
ModelMaximaMaximaGS
TrimSESL350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down  $50
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
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 
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Cassette player  $50
Satellite radio$200$200 
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass  $0
Cornering lights$50$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
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 tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Wood trim  $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$2,115$2,015$3,115
Value of Feature Adjustments$100$0$1,100
Value of Feature Adjustments-910-967

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Lexus GS

Model Year20082007
ModelMaximaGS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.2 in112.2 in
Length193.5 in190.0 in
Width71.7 in71.7 in
Height58.3 in56.1 in
Curb Weight3,579 lb.3,704 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.18.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in37.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.5 in54.4 in
Row 1 Legroom43.9 in43.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in37.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.8 in51.4 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in36.4 in
Cargo Volume15.5 ft312.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SE

Platinum Edition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested142593%
Total Not Requested1007%
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%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SL

Platinum Edition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested142593%
Total Not Requested1007%

Option Package Details
Lexus GS 350

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested60067%
Total Not Requested30033%

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