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Nissan Maxima vs. Lexus LS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Maxima vs. Lexus LS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,495

Nissan Maxima SL   
Difference: $32,479

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,252

Nissan Maxima SL   
Difference: $28,123

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062009
ModelMaximaMaximaLS
TrimSESL460
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,900 $30,000 $63,825
Base Invoice $25,511 $27,437 $56,803
Driver Preferred Package 3,500 800  
Mud guards 130 130  
Floor mats 160 160  
Sunroof 900 900  
Xenon HID headlights 150 150  
Stability control 600 600  
Navigation system 1,800 1,800 3,115
Satellite radio 350 350  
Cargo net     64
Cargo mat     95
Driver Preferred Package 3,035 694  
Mud guards 99 99  
Floor mats 121 121  
Sunroof 780 780  
Xenon HID headlights 131 131  
Stability control 520 520  
Navigation system 1,561 1,561 2,602
Satellite radio 304 304  
Cargo net     38
Cargo mat     57
Options (change) 7,590 4,890 3,274
Options (change) 6,551 4,210 2,697
Destination 605 605 875
Total Price $36,095 $35,495 $67,974
Total Invoice $32,667 $32,252 $60,375

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Lexus LS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Maxima SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $30,314
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,200
Model Year200620062009
ModelMaximaMaximaLS
TrimSESL460
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine265hp V6265hp V6380hp V8
TransmissionT5T5T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG20/28 MPG16/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 8320, 8?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18225/55-17235/50-18
Total Price$36,095$35,495$67,974
Adjustments for Features-2000-2,165
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,895$35,495$65,809
Cost Above Minimum$400$0$0
Total Invoice$32,667$32,252$60,375
Adjustments for Features-1810-1,923
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,486$32,252$58,452
Cost Above Minimum$234$0$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Lexus LS

Model Year200620062009
ModelMaximaMaximaLS
TrimSESL460
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300
FWD$0$0 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Proximity key  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Rearview camera  $200
Tire-pressure monitor  $75
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Rear spoiler$200  
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
Cassette player$50$50 
MP3-compatible player  $50
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass  $0
Cornering lights$50$50 
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat  $100
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Memory system, passenger seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row  $25
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 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$2,100$1,900$4,065
Value of Feature Adjustments$200$0$2,165
Value of Feature Adjustments-1810-1,923

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Lexus LS

Model Year20062009
ModelMaximaLS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.2 in116.9 in
Length193.5 in198.0 in
Width71.7 in73.8 in
Height58.3 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,473 lb.4,244 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.22.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.5 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom43.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in56.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.8 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume15.5 ft318.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SE

Driver Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Rear spoiler200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Compass0No
Bose, 320W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested220077%
Total Not Requested65023%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SL

Driver Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested67587%
Total Not Requested10013%

Option Package Details
Lexus LS 460

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested90073%
Total Not Requested32527%

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