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Nissan Maxima vs. Lexus RX Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Maxima vs. Lexus RX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,495

Nissan Maxima SL   
Difference: $11,037

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,252

Nissan Maxima SL   
Difference: $11,231

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062012
ModelMaximaMaximaRX
TrimSESL350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $27,900 $30,000 $39,075
Base Invoice $25,511 $27,437 $36,537
Driver Preferred Package 3,500 800  
Mud guards 130 130  
Floor mats 160 160  
Stability control 600 600  
Sunroof 900 900  
Satellite radio 350 350  
Xenon HID headlights 150 150 875
Navigation system 1,800 1,800  
Premium Package     2,400
Navigation Package     2,465
Unbranded 12 speakers     110
Cargo mat     92
Heated front seats     640
Driver Preferred Package 3,035 694  
Mud guards 99 99  
Floor mats 121 121  
Stability control 520 520  
Sunroof 780 780  
Satellite radio 304 304  
Xenon HID headlights 131 131 807
Navigation system 1,561 1,561  
Premium Package     2,244
Navigation Package     2,277
Unbranded 12 speakers     100
Cargo mat     55
Heated front seats     588
Options (change) 7,590 4,890 6,582
Options (change) 6,551 4,210 6,071
Destination 605 605 875
Total Price $36,095 $35,495 $46,532
Total Invoice $32,667 $32,252 $43,483

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Lexus RX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Maxima SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,862
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,330
Model Year200620062012
ModelMaximaMaximaRX
TrimSESL350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine265hp V6265hp V6275hp V6
TransmissionT5T5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG20/28 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 8320, 8?, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18225/55-17235/60-18
Total Price$36,095$35,495$46,532
Adjustments for Features-2000-4,175
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,895$35,495$42,357
Cost Above Minimum$400$0$0
Total Invoice$32,667$32,252$43,483
Adjustments for Features-1810-3,901
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,486$32,252$39,582
Cost Above Minimum$234$0$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Lexus RX

Model Year200620062012
ModelMaximaMaximaRX
TrimSESL350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Power liftgate  $350
Proximity key  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Rear side airbags  $300
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor  $50
Tire-pressure monitor  $75
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Cargo net$40$40 
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
Rear wiper  $175
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Laminated front side windows  $200
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Cassette player$50$50 
MP3-compatible player  $50
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Compass  $0
Cornering lights$50$50 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Wood trim  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$1,565$1,365$5,540
Value of Feature Adjustments$200$0$4,175
Value of Feature Adjustments-1810-3,901

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Lexus RX

Model Year20062012
ModelMaximaRX
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase111.2 in107.9 in
Length193.5 in187.8 in
Width71.7 in74.2 in
Height58.3 in66.3 in
Curb Weight3,473 lb.4,178 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in58.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.5 in55.6 in
Row 1 Legroom43.9 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in57.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.8 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.5 ft340.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.580.3 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 wheel100No
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-dash200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Compass0No
Bose, 320W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested235082%
Total Not Requested50018%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SL

Driver Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested62581%
Total Not Requested15019%

Option Package Details
Lexus RX 350

Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Total Requested20040%
Total Not Requested30060%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50059%
Total Not Requested35041%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
USB port25No
Total Requested215077%
Total Not Requested62523%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60065%
Total Not Requested32535%

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