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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: $36,150

Nissan Maxima SL   
Difference: $29,269

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,979

Nissan Maxima SL   
Difference: $23,861

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082007
ModelMaximaMaximaLS
TrimSESL460
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,630 $30,880 $61,000
Base Invoice $26,229 $28,286 $53,070
Platinum Edition Package 1,100 1,100  
Sensory Package 2,550    
Floor mats 175 175  
Stability control 600 600  
Sunroof 900 900  
Navigation system 1,800 1,800 3,115
Cargo mat     89
Obstacle detection, rear     500
Platinum Edition Package 1,006 1,006  
Sensory Package 2,213    
Floor mats 131 131  
Stability control 520 520  
Sunroof 780 780  
Navigation system 1,561 1,561 2,602
Cargo mat     53
Obstacle detection, rear     400
Options (change) 7,125 4,575 3,704
Options (change) 6,211 3,998 3,055
Destination 695 695 715
Total Price $36,450 $36,150 $65,419
Total Invoice $33,135 $32,979 $56,840

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Lexus LS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Maxima SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $27,579
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,510
Model Year200820082007
ModelMaximaMaximaLS
TrimSESL460
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine255hp V6255hp V6380hp V8
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/25 MPG19/25 MPG19/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 8320, 8?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18225/55-17235/50-18
Total Price$36,450$36,150$65,419
Adjustments for Features-3000-1,690
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,150$36,150$63,729
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$0
Total Invoice$33,135$32,979$56,840
Adjustments for Features-2730-1,468
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,862$32,979$55,372
Cost Above Minimum$0$117$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Lexus LS

Model Year200820082007
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
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 
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$3,640
Value of Feature Adjustments$300$0$1,690
Value of Feature Adjustments-2730-1,468

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Lexus LS

Model Year20082007
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 Weight3,579 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

Platinum Edition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested142593%
Total Not Requested1007%
Sensory Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Compass0No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 320W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested177584%
Total Not Requested35016%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SL

Platinum Edition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested142593%
Total Not Requested1007%

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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