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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: $36,150

Nissan Maxima SL   
Difference: $13,980

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,979

Nissan Maxima SL   
Difference: $13,636

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820152015
ModelMaximaMaximaGSGS
TrimSESL350350 Crafted Line
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,630 $30,880 $48,600 $56,270
Base Invoice $26,229 $28,286 $45,198 $52,392
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 0  
Cargo mat     105 105
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 0  
Cargo mat     62 62
Obstacle detection, rear     430  
Options (change) 7,125 4,575 605 105
Options (change) 6,211 3,998 492 62
Destination 695 695 925 925
Total Price $36,450 $36,150 $50,130 $57,300
Total Invoice $33,135 $32,979 $46,615 $53,379

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Lexus GS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Maxima SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,680
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,614
Model Year2008200820152015
ModelMaximaMaximaGSGS
TrimSESL350350 Crafted Line
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine255hp V6255hp V6306hp V6306hp V6
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6T8T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/25 MPG19/25 MPG19/29 MPG19/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 8320, 8299, 12299, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18225/55-17235/45-18235/40-19
Total Price$36,450$36,150$50,130$57,300
Adjustments for Features-3000-2,300-5,600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,150$36,150$47,830$51,700
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$0$3,870
Total Invoice$33,135$32,979$46,615$53,379
Adjustments for Features-2730-2,139-5,217
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,862$32,979$44,476$48,162
Cost Above Minimum$0$117$0$3,686

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Lexus GS

Model Year2008200820152015
ModelMaximaMaximaGSGS
TrimSESL350350 Crafted Line
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300
FWD$0$0  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100  
Luggage   $0
Remote app  $25$25
Sunshade, rear, power   $225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system   $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Full-size spare tire$225$225  
High performance brake pads (optional)   $0
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Rear side airbags  $300$300
Rearview camera  $200$200
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100
Rain-sensing wipers   $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)   $0
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Rear spoiler$200  $200
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
HD radio  $50$50
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Surround sound  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
USB port  $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25
Compass   $0
Cornering lights$50$50  
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Folding second row seats$300$300  
Heated front seats$200$200 $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300
Wood trim  $300 
Wood trim, alternative type   $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering   $1000
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$3,000$2,700$5,000$8,300
Value of Feature Adjustments$300$0$2,300$5,600
Value of Feature Adjustments-2730-2,139-5,217

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Lexus GS

Model Year20082015
ModelMaximaGS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.2 in112.2 in
Length193.5 in190.7 in
Width71.7 in72.4 in
Height58.3 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,579 lb.3,795 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.5 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom43.9 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.8 in54.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume15.5 ft314.3 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 seats200No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Compass0No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 320W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested137565%
Total Not Requested75035%

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
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%

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