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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: $9,649

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,769

Nissan Maxima SE   
Difference: $10,114

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062017201720172017
ModelMaximaRCRCRCRC
TrimSE200t300350F
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $27,900 $40,155 $42,770 $43,010 $64,165
Base Invoice $25,511 $37,345 $39,776 $39,999 $59,673
Driver Preferred Package 3,500        
Mud guards 130        
Floor mats 160        
Stability control 600        
Sunroof 900 1,100 1,100 1,100 1,100
Satellite radio 350        
Navigation system 1,800        
Xenon HID headlights 150        
Polished alloy wheels 1,550       1,500
Navigation Package   1,470 1,470 1,470 1,470
Luxury Package   2,990   2,700  
235/40VR19   795   795  
Cargo net   65 65 65 65
Cargo mat   105 105 105 105
Rear spoiler   399 399 399  
Fog lights   410 410 410  
All Weather Package         280
Premium Package F         3,240
Leather seating surfaces         800
Driver Preferred Package 3,035        
Mud guards 99        
Floor mats 121        
Stability control 520        
Sunroof 780 1,012 1,012 1,012 1,012
Satellite radio 304        
Navigation system 1,561        
Xenon HID headlights 131        
Polished alloy wheels 1,102       1,380
Navigation Package   1,360 1,360 1,360 1,360
Luxury Package   2,752   2,484  
235/40VR19   732   732  
Cargo net   39 39 39 39
Cargo mat   65 65 65 65
Rear spoiler   280 280 280  
Fog lights   376 376 376  
All Weather Package         259
Premium Package F         2,981
Leather seating surfaces         736
Options (change) 9,140 7,334 3,549 7,044 8,560
Options (change) 7,653 6,616 3,132 6,348 7,832
Destination 605 975 975 975 975
Total Price $37,645 $48,464 $47,294 $51,029 $73,700
Total Invoice $33,769 $44,936 $43,883 $47,322 $68,480

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Lexus RC

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Maxima SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,399
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,026
Model Year20062017201720172017
ModelMaximaRCRCRCRC
TrimSE200t300350F
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine265hp V6241hp I4255hp V6306hp V6467hp V8
TransmissionT5T8T6T8T8
DrivetrainFWDRWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 8256, 10256, 10256, 10256, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18235/40-19235/45-18235/40-19255/35-19
Total Price$37,645$48,464$47,294$51,029$73,700
Adjustments for Features0-2,825-2,250-2,925-4,940
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,645$45,639$45,044$48,104$68,760
Cost Above Minimum$0$595$0$3,060$23,716
Total Invoice$33,769$44,936$43,883$47,322$68,480
Adjustments for Features0-2,619-2,088-2,713-4,590
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,769$42,317$41,795$44,609$63,890
Cost Above Minimum$0$522$0$2,814$22,095

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Lexus RC

Model Year20062017201720172017
ModelMaximaRCRCRCRC
TrimSE200t300350F
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000    
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300 $1300$1300
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100  
FWD$0    
RWD $0 $0$0
AWD  $1700  
Accessories 
Electronic engine sound enhancement    $0
Heated steering wheel$100  $100$100
Power rear side windows$200    
Proximity key $250$250$250$250
Remote app $25$25$25$25
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0    
Blind spot warning system $200 $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100 $100$100
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front    $150
Obstacle detection, rear    $250
Rearview camera $200$200$200$200
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75$75$75
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25    
Rear seat pass-through    $100
Second-row high console    $250
Second-row low console $100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175 $175$175
Rear air vents$100    
Variable intermittent wipers$75 $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$200$200$200 
Retractable rear spoiler    $400
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0$0
Aux input $50$50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25
Cassette player$50    
CD changer, in-dash$325    
CD player $125$125$125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200$200
HD radio $50$50$50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25$25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 $75$75
Cornering lights$50    
Fog lights$125$125$125$125 
Headlight washers    $50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display    $250
LED headlights    $1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 $25$25
Performance meter    $150
Power-folding mirrors$50    
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim    $200
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 $300$300
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 $900$900
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 $200$200
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0  
Upholstered instrument cluster hood $50$50$50 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, synthetic suede    $200
Wood trim $300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500
Alloy wheels $350$350$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200
Polished alloy wheels$350   $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0    
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$5,150$7,975$7,400$8,075$10,090
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,825$2,250$2,925$4,940
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,619-2,088-2,713-4,590

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Lexus RC

Model Year20062017
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
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Compass0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Bose, 320W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested225079%
Total Not Requested60021%

Option Package Details
Lexus RC 200t

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested55065%
Total Not Requested30035%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested157569%
Total Not Requested70031%

Option Package Details
Lexus RC 300

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested55065%
Total Not Requested30035%

Option Package Details
Lexus RC 350

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested167571%
Total Not Requested70029%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested55065%
Total Not Requested30035%

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 system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested55065%
Total Not Requested30035%
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
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested67530%
Total Not Requested156570%

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