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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: $38,145

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,252

Nissan Maxima SL   
Difference: $35,519

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062016
ModelMaximaMaximaLS
TrimSESL460
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,900 $30,000 $72,520
Base Invoice $25,511 $27,437 $66,717
Driver Preferred Package 3,500 800  
Mud guards 130 130  
Floor mats 160 160  
Stability control 600 600  
Sunroof 900 900  
Navigation system 1,800 1,800  
Xenon HID headlights 150 150  
Satellite radio 350 350  
Cargo net     65
Cargo mat     105
Driver Preferred Package 3,035 694  
Mud guards 99 99  
Floor mats 121 121  
Stability control 520 520  
Sunroof 780 780  
Navigation system 1,561 1,561  
Xenon HID headlights 131 131  
Satellite radio 304 304  
Cargo net     39
Cargo mat     65
Options (change) 7,590 4,890 170
Options (change) 6,551 4,210 104
Destination 605 605 950
Total Price $36,095 $35,495 $73,640
Total Invoice $32,667 $32,252 $67,771

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Lexus LS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Maxima SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $35,005
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $32,629
Model Year200620062016
ModelMaximaMaximaLS
TrimSESL460
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine265hp V6265hp V6386hp 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$73,640
Adjustments for Features-2000-3,140
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,895$35,495$70,500
Cost Above Minimum$400$0$0
Total Invoice$32,667$32,252$67,771
Adjustments for Features-1810-2,890
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,486$32,252$64,881
Cost Above Minimum$234$0$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Lexus LS

Model Year200620062016
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
Remote app  $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rearview camera  $200
Tire-pressure monitor  $75
Vehicle health reports  $0
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 
Laminated front side windows  $200
Rear spoiler$200  
Self-repairing paint  $0
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Cassette player$50$50 
DVD-compatible player  $0
HD radio  $50
MP3-compatible player  $50
Siri Eyes Free support  $0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25
Cornering lights$50$50 
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat  $100
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Heated front seats$200$200 
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 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$2,300$2,100$5,240
Value of Feature Adjustments$200$0$3,140
Value of Feature Adjustments-1810-2,890

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Lexus LS

Model Year20062016
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 seats200No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Compass0No
Bose, 320W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested200070%
Total Not Requested85030%

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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