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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: $38,000

Nissan Maxima SE   
Difference: $17,710

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,239

Nissan Maxima SE   
Difference: $17,494

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082017201720172017
ModelMaximaGSGSGSGS
TrimSE200t F Sport350 F Sport450h F SportF
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,630 $53,980 $54,810 $68,680 $83,940
Base Invoice $26,229 $50,127 $50,932 $63,824 $78,064
Platinum Edition Package 1,100        
Sensory Package 2,550        
Floor mats 175        
Stability control 600        
Sunroof 900        
Navigation system 1,800 0      
Chrome-plated alloy wheels 1,550        
Cargo mat   105 105 105 105
Obstacle detection, rear   500 500 500  
Heated steering wheel   150 150    
Polished alloy wheels         600
Platinum Edition Package 1,006        
Sensory Package 2,213        
Floor mats 131        
Stability control 520        
Sunroof 780        
Navigation system 1,561 0      
Chrome-plated alloy wheels 1,104        
Cargo mat   62 62 62 62
Obstacle detection, rear   430 430 430  
Heated steering wheel   139 139    
Polished alloy wheels         552
Options (change) 8,675 755 755 605 705
Options (change) 7,315 631 631 492 614
Destination 695 975 975 975 975
Total Price $38,000 $55,710 $56,540 $70,260 $85,620
Total Invoice $34,239 $51,733 $52,538 $65,291 $79,653

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Lexus GS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Maxima SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,485
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,785
Model Year20082017201720172017
ModelMaximaGSGSGSGS
TrimSE200t F Sport350 F Sport450h F SportF
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine255hp V6241hp I4311hp V6286hp V6 H467hp V8
TransmissionCVT-6T8T8CVT-6T8
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 8299, 12299, 12299, 12299, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18235/40-19235/40-19235/40-19255/35-19
Total Price$38,000$55,710$56,540$70,260$85,620
Adjustments for Features0-7,225-7,150-7,140-6,925
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,000$48,485$49,390$63,120$78,695
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$905$14,635$30,210
Total Invoice$34,239$51,733$52,538$65,291$79,653
Adjustments for Features0-6,709-6,644-6,635-6,442
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,239$45,024$45,894$58,656$73,211
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$870$13,632$28,187

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Lexus GS

Model Year20082017201720172017
ModelMaximaGSGSGSGS
TrimSE200t F Sport350 F Sport450h F SportF
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100  $1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300 $1300
FWD$0    
RWD $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control    $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850$850 
Cruise control$150    
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100$100 
Remote app $25$25$25$25
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225$225$225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100$100
Forward collision warning $200$200$200$200
Full-size spare tire$225    
High performance brake pads (optional) $0$0$0$0
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75
Lane departure warning $200$200$200$200
Lane keeping assist $400$400$400 
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150$150
Pedestrian detection $50$50$50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0$0
Rear side airbags $300$300$300$300
Rearview camera $200$200$200$200
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150$150
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25    
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75    
Water-repellent front-door glass   $15 
Wiper de-icer   $25 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential    $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150 
Exterior 
Body kit    $0
Bodyside moldings$75    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 $25
Carbon fiber rear spoiler    $300
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200 
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325    
CD player $125$125$125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0
HD radio $50$50$50$50
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25
Surround sound $250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25$25
USB port $25$25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25$25$25
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200$200
Boost gauge $75   
Compass  $0$0$0
Cornering lights$50    
Fog lights$125    
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display    $250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25 
LED headlights    $1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750$750 
Performance meter $150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100$100$100 
Carbon fiber trim    $200
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300$300$300
Folding second row seats$300    
Metal pedals    $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100   $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Synthetic suede door panel trim    $250
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300$300 
Upholstered instrument panel, synthetic suede    $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering $1000$1000$1000 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500$500
Alloy wheels $350$350$350 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels$850    
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200
Polished alloy wheels    $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$4,325$11,550$11,475$11,465$11,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,225$7,150$7,140$6,925
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,709-6,644-6,635-6,442

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Lexus GS

Model Year20082017
ModelMaximaGS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.2 in112.2 in
Length193.5 in192.1 in
Width71.7 in72.4 in
Height58.3 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,580 lb.3,806 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 ft316.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SE

Platinum Edition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
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
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested1525100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sensory Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
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 Requested157574%
Total Not Requested55026%

Option Package Details
Lexus GS 200t F Sport

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
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%

Option Package Details
Lexus GS 350 F Sport

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%

Option Package Details
Lexus GS 450h F Sport

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%

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