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Nissan Maxima vs. Lexus RC Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Maxima vs. Lexus RC Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $37,645

Nissan Maxima SE   
Difference: $34,560

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,769

Nissan Maxima SE   
Difference: $33,373

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062016
ModelMaximaRC
TrimSEF
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Base Price $27,900 $62,805
Base Invoice $25,511 $58,408
Driver Preferred Package 3,500  
Mud guards 130  
Stability control 600  
Sunroof 900 1,100
Floor mats 160  
Satellite radio 350  
Navigation system 1,800  
Xenon HID headlights 150  
Polished alloy wheels 1,550 1,500
Navigation Package   1,530
All Weather Package   280
Premium Package F   3,240
Leather seating surfaces   800
Driver Preferred Package 3,035  
Mud guards 99  
Stability control 520  
Sunroof 780 1,012
Floor mats 121  
Satellite radio 304  
Navigation system 1,561  
Xenon HID headlights 131  
Polished alloy wheels 1,102 1,380
Navigation Package   1,416
All Weather Package   259
Premium Package F   2,981
Leather seating surfaces   736
Options (change) 9,140 8,450
Options (change) 7,653 7,784
Destination 605 950
Total Price $37,645 $72,205
Total Invoice $33,769 $67,142

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Lexus RC

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Maxima SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $30,200
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29,319
Model Year20062016
ModelMaximaRC
TrimSEF
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Engine265hp V6467hp V8
TransmissionT5T8
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 8256, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18255/35-19
Total Price$37,645$72,205
Adjustments for Features0-4,360
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,645$67,845
Total Invoice$33,769$67,142
Adjustments for Features0-4,054
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,769$63,088

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Lexus RC

Model Year20062016
ModelMaximaRC
TrimSEF
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Electronic engine sound enhancement $0
Power rear side windows$200 
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
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 
Cargo mat$40 
Cargo net$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Second-row high console $250
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Wiper de-icer $25
Drivetrain 
Torque-sensing limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside moldings$75 
Rear spoiler$200 
Retractable rear spoiler $400
Infotainment 
App support $0
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Cassette player$50 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
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 
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers $50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights $1000
Performance meter $150
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim $200
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Folding second row seats$300 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, synthetic suede $200
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,155$7,515
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,360
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,054

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Lexus RC

Model Year20062016
ModelMaximaRC
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase111.2 in107.5 in
Length193.5 in184.8 in
Width71.7 in72.4 in
Height58.3 in54.9 in
Curb Weight3,474 lb.3,738 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.5 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom43.9 in45.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in34.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in50.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.8 in44.9 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in27.3 in
Cargo Volume15.5 ft310.4 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 spoiler200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Compass0No
Bose, 320W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested225079%
Total Not Requested60021%

Option Package Details
Lexus RC F

Polished alloy wheels
FeatureValueRequested?
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Vehicle health reports0No
Total Requested60067%
Total Not Requested30033%
All Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested10057%
Total Not Requested7543%
Premium Package F
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Water-repellent front-door glass15No
Carbon fiber trim200No
LED headlights250No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Total Requested67530%
Total Not Requested156570%

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