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Nissan Maxima vs. Lexus SC Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Maxima vs. Lexus SC Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,495

Nissan Maxima SL   
Difference: $34,435

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,252

Nissan Maxima SL   
Difference: $29,979

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062010
ModelMaximaMaximaSC
TrimSESL430
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $27,900 $30,000 $68,405
Base Invoice $25,511 $27,437 $60,880
Driver Preferred Package 3,500 800  
Mud guards 130 130  
Floor mats 160 160  
Navigation system 1,800 1,800  
Sunroof 900 900  
Xenon HID headlights 150 150  
Satellite radio 350 350  
Stability control 600 600  
Preferred Accessory Package     210
Rear spoiler     440
Driver Preferred Package 3,035 694  
Mud guards 99 99  
Floor mats 121 121  
Navigation system 1,561 1,561  
Sunroof 780 780  
Xenon HID headlights 131 131  
Satellite radio 304 304  
Stability control 520 520  
Preferred Accessory Package     124
Rear spoiler     352
Options (change) 7,590 4,890 650
Options (change) 6,551 4,210 476
Destination 605 605 875
Total Price $36,095 $35,495 $69,930
Total Invoice $32,667 $32,252 $62,231

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Lexus SC

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Maxima SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $27,645
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,937
Model Year200620062010
ModelMaximaMaximaSC
TrimSESL430
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine265hp V6265hp V6288hp V8
TransmissionT5T5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG20/28 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 8320, 8240, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18225/55-17245/40-18
Total Price$36,095$35,495$69,930
Adjustments for Features-2000-6,790
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,895$35,495$63,140
Cost Above Minimum$400$0$0
Total Invoice$32,667$32,252$62,231
Adjustments for Features-1810-6,042
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,486$32,252$56,189
Cost Above Minimum$234$0$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Lexus SC

Model Year200620062010
ModelMaximaMaximaSC
TrimSESL430
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Wind blocker, small  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Tire-pressure monitor  $75
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Laminated front side windows  $200
Power retractable hardtop  $6750
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Cassette player$50$50 
Power antenna  $100
Traffic + travel information  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass  $0
Cornering lights$50$50 
Headlight washers  $50
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Wood trim  $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$3,400$3,200$9,990
Value of Feature Adjustments$200$0$6,790
Value of Feature Adjustments-1810-6,042

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Lexus SC

Model Year20062010
ModelMaximaSC
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase111.2 in103.1 in
Length193.5 in178.5 in
Width71.7 in72.0 in
Height58.3 in53.1 in
Curb Weight3,473 lb.3,840 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.19.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in53.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.5 in55.7 in
Row 1 Legroom43.9 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in27.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in46.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.8 in49.5 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in27.1 in
Cargo Volume15.5 ft38.8 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 SC 430

Preferred Accessory Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Wheel locks25No
Total Requested8076%
Total Not Requested2524%

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