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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: $42,905

Nissan Maxima Platinum   
Difference: $13,822

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,966

Nissan Maxima Platinum   
Difference: $13,222

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182012
ModelMaximaRX
TrimPlatinum450h
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $40,940 $45,235
Base Invoice $38,212 $42,520
Floor mats 300  
Rear spoiler 405  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 375  
Luxury Package   4,800
Obstacle detection, rear   500
Comfort Package   825
Navigation Package   2,465
Unbranded 12 speakers   110
LED headlights   1,825
Cargo mat   92
Floor mats 234  
Rear spoiler 344  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 291  
Luxury Package   4,463
Obstacle detection, rear   460
Comfort Package   759
Navigation Package   2,277
Unbranded 12 speakers   100
LED headlights   1,679
Cargo mat   55
Options (change) 1,080 10,617
Options (change) 869 9,793
Destination 885 875
Total Price $42,905 $56,727
Total Invoice $39,966 $53,188

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Lexus RX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Maxima Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,207
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,645
Model Year20182012
ModelMaximaRX
TrimPlatinum450h
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine300hp V6245hp V6 H
TransmissionCVT-7CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 11?, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18235/55-19
Total Price$42,905$56,727
Adjustments for Features0-615
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,905$56,112
Total Invoice$39,966$53,188
Adjustments for Features0-577
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,966$52,611

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Lexus RX

Model Year20182012
ModelMaximaRX
TrimPlatinum450h
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Cruise control $150
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power liftgate $350
Remote app$25 
Remote start$150 
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Around view cameras$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Moving object detection, front$25 
Moving object detection, rear$25 
Passenger side camera $200
Predictive forward collision warning$250 
Rear side airbags $300
Rearview camera $200
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo net$40 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Rear wiper $175
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear bumper protector $40
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass $0
Headlight washers $50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
LED headlights $1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Tachometer$75 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger 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 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Total Value of Features$7,040$7,655
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$615
Value of Feature Adjustments0-577

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Lexus RX

Model Year20182012
ModelMaximaRX
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.3 in107.9 in
Length192.8 in187.8 in
Width73.2 in74.2 in
Height56.5 in66.3 in
Curb Weight3,472 lb.4,179 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in58.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.2 in55.6 in
Row 1 Legroom45.0 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in57.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.5 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom34.2 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.3 ft340.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.380.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus RX 450h

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
LED headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights500No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested900100%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Headlight washers50No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
235/55VR19 tires400No
Passenger side camera200Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested240062%
Total Not Requested147538%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

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