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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: $42,125

Nissan Maxima Platinum   
Difference: $30,784

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,331

Nissan Maxima Platinum   
Difference: $25,150

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182009
ModelMaximaLS
TrimPlatinum460
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $40,940 $63,825
Base Invoice $38,212 $56,803
Floor mats 300  
Navigation system   3,115
Comfort Package   1,185
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   2,850
Cargo net   64
Cargo mat   95
Telematics service, such as OnStar   900
Floor mats 234  
Navigation system   2,602
Comfort Package   1,066
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   2,280
Cargo net   38
Cargo mat   57
Telematics service, such as OnStar   760
Options (change) 300 8,209
Options (change) 234 6,803
Destination 885 875
Total Price $42,125 $72,909
Total Invoice $39,331 $64,481

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Lexus LS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Maxima Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $30,769
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,137
Model Year20182009
ModelMaximaLS
TrimPlatinum460
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V6380hp V8
TransmissionCVT-7T8
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG16/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 11?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18235/50-18
Total Price$42,125$72,909
Adjustments for Features0-15
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,125$72,894
Total Invoice$39,331$64,481
Adjustments for Features0-13
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,331$64,468

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Lexus LS

Model Year20182009
ModelMaximaLS
TrimPlatinum460
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Power door closers $300
Power trunk closer $350
Remote app$25 
Remote start$150 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras$500 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Full-size spare tire $225
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Moving object detection, front$25 
Moving object detection, rear$25 
Predictive forward collision warning$250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
USB port$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 door panel trim $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
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 
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$6,675$6,690
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$15
Value of Feature Adjustments0-13

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Lexus LS

Model Year20182009
ModelMaximaLS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in116.9 in
Length192.8 in198.0 in
Width73.2 in73.8 in
Height56.5 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,471 lb.4,244 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.22.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.2 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom45.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in56.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.5 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom34.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume14.3 ft318.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus LS 460

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested1225100%
Total Not Requested00%
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power door closers300No
Power decklid350No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested102553%
Total Not Requested90047%

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