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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: $38,120

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,252

Nissan Maxima SL   
Difference: $35,494

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620152015
ModelMaximaMaximaLSLS
TrimSESL460460 Crafted Line
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,900 $30,000 $72,520 $86,580
Base Invoice $25,511 $27,437 $66,717 $79,734
Driver Preferred Package 3,500 800    
Mud guards 130 130    
Floor mats 160 160    
Xenon HID headlights 150 150    
Stability control 600 600    
Sunroof 900 900    
Navigation system 1,800 1,800    
Satellite radio 350 350    
Cargo net     65 65
Cargo mat     105 105
Driver Preferred Package 3,035 694    
Mud guards 99 99    
Floor mats 121 121    
Xenon HID headlights 131 131    
Stability control 520 520    
Sunroof 780 780    
Navigation system 1,561 1,561    
Satellite radio 304 304    
Cargo net     39 39
Cargo mat     65 65
Options (change) 7,590 4,890 170 170
Options (change) 6,551 4,210 104 104
Destination 605 605 925 925
Total Price $36,095 $35,495 $73,615 $87,675
Total Invoice $32,667 $32,252 $67,746 $80,763

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Lexus LS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Maxima SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $34,980
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $32,604
Model Year2006200620152015
ModelMaximaMaximaLSLS
TrimSESL460460 Crafted Line
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine265hp V6265hp V6386hp V8386hp V8
TransmissionT5T5T8T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG20/28 MPG16/24 MPG16/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 8320, 8?, 10450, 19
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18225/55-17235/50-18245/45-19
Total Price$36,095$35,495$73,615$87,675
Adjustments for Features-2000-3,140-7,765
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,895$35,495$70,475$79,910
Cost Above Minimum$400$0$0$9,435
Total Invoice$32,667$32,252$67,746$80,763
Adjustments for Features-1810-2,890-7,153
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,486$32,252$64,856$73,610
Cost Above Minimum$234$0$0$8,754

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Lexus LS

Model Year2006200620152015
ModelMaximaMaximaLSLS
TrimSESL460460 Crafted Line
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300
FWD$0$0  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100  
Luggage   $0
Power trunk closer   $350
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote app  $25$25
Sunshade, rear, power   $225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system   $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Rearview camera  $200$200
Tire-pressure monitor  $75$75
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50$50
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15$15
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)   $0
Black grille (optional)   $0
Body kit   $0
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Laminated front side windows  $200$200
Rear spoiler$200   
Self-repairing paint  $0$0
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Cassette player$50$50  
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
HD radio  $50$50
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Surround sound   $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25
Cornering lights$50$50  
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat  $100$100
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Coordinated climate control, front seats   $0
Folding second row seats$300$300  
Heated front seats$200$200 $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row  $25$25
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Wood trim  $300 
Wood trim, alternative type   $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering   $1000
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   $1000
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  $0
Wheels, dark finish   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$2,300$2,100$5,240$9,865
Value of Feature Adjustments$200$0$3,140$7,765
Value of Feature Adjustments-1810-2,890-7,153

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Lexus LS

Model Year20062015
ModelMaximaLS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.2 in116.9 in
Length193.5 in200.0 in
Width71.7 in73.8 in
Height58.3 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,473 lb.4,233 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 in43.7 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 in35.8 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%

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