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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: $35,885

Nissan Maxima SL   
Difference: $32,525

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,595

Nissan Maxima SL   
Difference: $28,142

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720072009
ModelMaximaMaximaLS
TrimSESL460
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,050 $30,150 $63,825
Base Invoice $25,648 $27,575 $56,803
Driver Preferred Package 3,600 1,000  
Mud guards 140 140  
Floor mats 170 170  
Xenon HID headlights 150 150  
Stability control 600 600  
Sunroof 900 900  
Navigation system 1,800 1,800 3,115
Satellite radio 350 350  
Cargo mat     95
Obstacle detection, rear     500
Driver Preferred Package 3,122 867  
Mud guards 105 105  
Floor mats 127 127  
Xenon HID headlights 131 131  
Stability control 520 520  
Sunroof 780 780  
Navigation system 1,561 1,561 2,602
Satellite radio 304 304  
Cargo mat     57
Obstacle detection, rear     400
Options (change) 7,710 5,110 3,710
Options (change) 6,650 4,395 3,059
Destination 625 625 875
Total Price $36,385 $35,885 $68,410
Total Invoice $32,923 $32,595 $60,737

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Lexus LS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Maxima SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $30,610
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,442
Model Year200720072009
ModelMaximaMaximaLS
TrimSESL460
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine255hp V6255hp V6380hp V8
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 8320, 8?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18225/55-17235/50-18
Total Price$36,385$35,885$68,410
Adjustments for Features-3000-1,915
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,085$35,885$66,495
Cost Above Minimum$200$0$0
Total Invoice$32,923$32,595$60,737
Adjustments for Features-2710-1,700
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,652$32,595$59,037
Cost Above Minimum$57$0$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Lexus LS

Model Year200720072009
ModelMaximaMaximaLS
TrimSESL460
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300
FWD$0$0 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Obstacle detection, front  $150
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 
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 
Aluminum trim$100  
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$2,250$1,950$3,865
Value of Feature Adjustments$300$0$1,915
Value of Feature Adjustments-2710-1,700

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Lexus LS

Model Year20072009
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 Weight3,580 lb.4,245 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
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
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
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 320W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested250085%
Total Not Requested45015%

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
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested92590%
Total Not Requested10010%

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

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