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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: $38,285

Nissan Maxima SV   
Difference: $29,995

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,874

Nissan Maxima SV   
Difference: $25,215

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009
ModelMaximaSC
TrimSV430
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $32,860 $66,805
Base Invoice $30,097 $58,788
Sport Package 2,300  
Rear spoiler 0 440
Tech Package 2,250  
Floor mats 180  
Preferred Accessory Package   210
Sport Package 1,995  
Rear spoiler 0 352
Tech Package 1,952  
Floor mats 135  
Preferred Accessory Package   124
Options (change) 4,730 650
Options (change) 4,082 476
Destination 695 825
Total Price $38,285 $68,280
Total Invoice $34,874 $60,089

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Lexus SC

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Maxima SV
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $24,095
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,023
Model Year20092009
ModelMaximaSC
TrimSV430
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine290hp V6288hp V8
TransmissionCVT-6T6
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9240, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19245/40-18
Total Price$38,285$68,280
Adjustments for Features0-5,900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,285$62,380
Total Invoice$34,874$60,089
Adjustments for Features0-5,192
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,874$54,897

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Lexus SC

Model Year20092009
ModelMaximaSC
TrimSV430
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Proximity key$250 
Wind blocker, small $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rearview camera$200 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Rear air vents$100 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows $200
Power retractable hardtop $6750
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
Media drive$15 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Power antenna $100
Satellite radio$200 
SD Card slot$25 
Traffic information$25 
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass $0
Headlight washers $50
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
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 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$4,415$10,315
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,900
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,192

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Lexus SC

Model Year20092009
ModelMaximaSC
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase109.3 in103.1 in
Length190.6 in178.5 in
Width73.2 in72.0 in
Height57.8 in53.1 in
Curb Weight3,556 lb.3,840 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.19.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in53.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in55.7 in
Row 1 Legroom43.8 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in27.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in46.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in49.5 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in27.1 in
Cargo Volume14.2 ft38.8 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Nissan Maxima vs. Lexus SC specs.

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SV

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
245/40VR19 tires400No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Satellite radio200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Second-row 3-person bench0No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested126552%
Total Not Requested115048%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200No
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
A/V input jacks25No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested51542%

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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