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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: $39,405

Nissan Maxima SV   
Difference: $8,689

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,817

Nissan Maxima SV   
Difference: $8,802

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092017201720172017
ModelMaximaRCRCRCRC
TrimSV200t300350F
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $32,860 $40,155 $42,770 $43,010 $64,165
Base Invoice $30,097 $37,345 $39,776 $39,999 $59,673
Premium Package 3,450   800    
Tech Package 1,850        
Floor mats 180        
Rear spoiler 370 399 399 399  
Navigation Package   1,470 1,470 1,470 1,470
Luxury Package   2,990   2,700  
Sunroof   1,100 1,100 1,100 1,100
235/40VR19   795   795  
Cargo net   65 65 65 65
Cargo mat   105 105 105 105
Fog lights   410 410 410  
All Weather Package         280
Premium Package F         3,240
Leather seating surfaces         800
Premium Package 2,993   736    
Tech Package 1,605        
Floor mats 135        
Rear spoiler 292 280 280 280  
Navigation Package   1,360 1,360 1,360 1,360
Luxury Package   2,752   2,484  
Sunroof   1,012 1,012 1,012 1,012
235/40VR19   732   732  
Cargo net   39 39 39 39
Cargo mat   65 65 65 65
Fog lights   376 376 376  
All Weather Package         259
Premium Package F         2,981
Leather seating surfaces         736
Options (change) 5,850 7,334 4,349 7,044 7,060
Options (change) 5,025 6,616 3,868 6,348 6,452
Destination 695 975 975 975 975
Total Price $39,405 $48,464 $48,094 $51,029 $72,200
Total Invoice $35,817 $44,936 $44,619 $47,322 $67,100

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Lexus RC

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Maxima SV
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,829
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,076
Model Year20092017201720172017
ModelMaximaRCRCRCRC
TrimSV200t300350F
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine290hp V6241hp I4255hp V6306hp V6467hp V8
TransmissionCVT-6T8T6T8T8
DrivetrainFWDRWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9256, 10256, 10256, 10256, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18235/40-19235/45-18235/40-19255/35-19
Total Price$39,405$48,464$48,094$51,029$72,200
Adjustments for Features0-1,835-1,860-1,935-3,875
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,405$46,629$46,234$49,094$68,325
Cost Above Minimum$0$395$0$2,860$22,091
Total Invoice$35,817$44,936$44,619$47,322$67,100
Adjustments for Features0-1,701-1,726-1,794-3,601
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,817$43,235$42,893$45,528$63,499
Cost Above Minimum$0$342$0$2,635$20,606

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Lexus RC

Model Year20092017201720172017
ModelMaximaRCRCRCRC
TrimSV200t300350F
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100    
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    
Remote app $25$25$25$25
Sunshade, rear, power$225    
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$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$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
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150 
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100   $100
Second-row high console    $250
Second-row low console $100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100
Rain-sensing wipers $175 $175$175
Rear air vents with manual controls$150    
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
Panoramic sunroof$1200    
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200 
Retractable rear spoiler    $400
Sunroof $900$900$900$900
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200$200
HD radio $50$50$50$50
Media drive$15    
Rear seat audio controls$25    
SD Card slot$25    
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
Traffic information$25    
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
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
Xenon HID headlights$500    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim    $200
Cooled or ventilated driver seat$150    
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300$300$300
Folding second row seats $300$300$300 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 $900$900
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50    
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 $200$200
Metal pedals    $75
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
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Total Value of Features$5,965$7,800$7,825$7,900$9,840
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,835$1,860$1,935$3,875
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,701-1,726-1,794-3,601

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Lexus RC

Model Year20092017
ModelMaximaRC
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase109.3 in107.5 in
Length190.6 in184.8 in
Width73.2 in72.4 in
Height57.8 in54.9 in
Curb Weight3,557 lb.3,738 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom43.8 in45.4 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in34.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in50.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in44.9 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in27.3 in
Cargo Volume14.2 ft310.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SV

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rearview camera200Yes
Panoramic sunroof300No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Rear air vents with manual controls50No
USB port25Yes
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Second-row 3-person bench0No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested214078%
Total Not Requested60022%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested115095%
Total Not Requested655%

Option Package Details
Lexus RC 200t

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested62574%
Total Not Requested22526%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested150066%
Total Not Requested77534%

Option Package Details
Lexus RC 300

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested62574%
Total Not Requested22526%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested600100%

Option Package Details
Lexus RC 350

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested62574%
Total Not Requested22526%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested160067%
Total Not Requested77533%

Option Package Details
Lexus RC F

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested62574%
Total Not Requested22526%
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
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested60027%
Total Not Requested164073%

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