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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: $41,445

Nissan Maxima Platinum   
Difference: $24,784

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,704

Nissan Maxima Platinum   
Difference: $18,404

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172006
ModelMaximaLS
TrimPlatinum430
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $40,340 $56,525
Base Invoice $37,652 $49,176
Floor mats 220  
Custom Luxury Package   5,935
Comfort Leather Interior Upgrade Pkg.   1,460
Proximity key   1,000
Satellite radio   486
Cargo mat   69
Cargo net   59
Floor mats 167  
Custom Luxury Package   4,804
Comfort Leather Interior Upgrade Pkg.   1,168
Proximity key   800
Satellite radio   389
Cargo mat   41
Cargo net   35
Options (change) 220 9,009
Options (change) 167 7,237
Destination 885 695
Total Price $41,445 $66,229
Total Invoice $38,704 $57,108

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Lexus LS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Maxima Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $25,659
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,221
Model Year20172006
ModelMaximaLS
TrimPlatinum430
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V6278hp V8
TransmissionCVT-7T6
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/30 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 11240, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18225/55-17
Total Price$41,445$66,229
Adjustments for Features-8750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,570$66,229
Total Invoice$38,704$57,108
Adjustments for Features-8170
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,887$57,108

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Lexus LS

Model Year20172006
ModelMaximaLS
TrimPlatinum430
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power door closers $300
Power trunk closer $350
Remote app$25 
Remote start$150 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Moving object detection, front$25 
Moving object detection, rear$25 
Predictive forward collision warning$250 
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor$50 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Laminated front side windows$200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Cassette player $50
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio$50 
MP3-compatible player$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass $0
Headlight washers $50
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat $100
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300 
Heated second row seats $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
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 
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 
Total Value of Features$7,000$6,125
Value of Feature Adjustments$875$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8170

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Lexus LS

Model Year20172006
ModelMaximaLS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in115.2 in
Length192.8 in197.4 in
Width73.2 in72.0 in
Height56.5 in58.7 in
Curb Weight3,471 lb.3,990 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.22.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.2 in56.7 in
Row 1 Legroom45.0 in44.0 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in37.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in58.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.5 in57.3 in
Row 2 Legroom34.2 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume14.3 ft320.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus LS 430

Custom Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Power door closers300No
Headlight washers50No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Mark Levinson, 240W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested235072%
Total Not Requested90028%

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