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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: $38,000

Nissan Maxima SE   
Difference: $15,230

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,239

Nissan Maxima SE   
Difference: $15,426

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082018
ModelMaximaRX
TrimSE350
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $28,630 $43,270
Base Invoice $26,229 $40,457
Platinum Edition Package 1,100  
Sensory Package 2,550  
Floor mats 175  
Stability control 600  
Sunroof 900 1,350
Navigation system 1,800  
Chrome-plated alloy wheels 1,550  
Luxury Package   4,180
Cooled or ventilated front seats   640
Navigation Package   2,120
Obstacle detection, rear   535
Cargo mat   140
Platinum Edition Package 1,006  
Sensory Package 2,213  
Floor mats 131  
Stability control 520  
Sunroof 780 1,243
Navigation system 1,561  
Chrome-plated alloy wheels 1,104  
Luxury Package   3,848
Cooled or ventilated front seats   589
Navigation Package   1,956
Obstacle detection, rear   492
Cargo mat   85
Options (change) 8,675 8,965
Options (change) 7,315 8,213
Destination 695 995
Total Price $38,000 $53,230
Total Invoice $34,239 $49,665

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Lexus RX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Maxima SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,725
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,424
Model Year20082018
ModelMaximaRX
TrimSE350
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine255hp V6295hp V6
TransmissionCVT-6T8
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/25 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 8?, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18255/55-20
Total Price$38,000$53,230
Adjustments for Features0-7,505
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,000$45,725
Total Invoice$34,239$49,665
Adjustments for Features0-7,002
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,239$42,663

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Lexus RX

Model Year20082018
ModelMaximaRX
TrimSE350
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Cruise control$150 
Power liftgate $350
Remote app $25
Sunshades, second row $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Backup collision intervention $150
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Forward collision warning $200
Full-size spare tire$225 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure warning $200
Lane keeping assist $400
Obstacle detection, front $150
Pedestrian detection $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rear side airbags $300
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire $150
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Laminated front side windows $200
Rear bumper protector $40
Self-repairing paint $0
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
Larger infotainment display $0
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Cornering lights$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Wood trim $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-coated alloy wheels $600
Chrome-plated alloy wheels$850 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$3,800$11,305
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,505
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,002

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Lexus RX

Model Year20082018
ModelMaximaRX
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase111.2 in109.8 in
Length193.5 in192.5 in
Width71.7 in74.6 in
Height58.3 in67.7 in
Curb Weight3,579 lb.4,222 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in57.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.5 in56.6 in
Row 1 Legroom43.9 in44.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in57.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.8 in56.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.5 ft318.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.556.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SE

Platinum Edition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Total Requested1525100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sensory Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Compass0No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 320W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested157574%
Total Not Requested55026%

Option Package Details
Lexus RX 350

Cooled or ventilated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested20040%
Total Not Requested30060%
Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Roof rails250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Backup collision intervention150No
Total Requested25045%
Total Not Requested30055%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Chrome-coated alloy wheels250Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Sunshades, second row125No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
255/55VR20 tires400No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Leather door panel trim250No
Total Requested165050%
Total Not Requested162550%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Automatic air recirculation100No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Unbranded, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Speed limit information0No
Larger infotainment display0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested55050%
Total Not Requested55050%

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