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Lexus IS vs. Nissan Maxima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lexus IS vs. Nissan Maxima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $41,245

Nissan Maxima SV   
Difference: $2,270

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,556

Nissan Maxima SV   
Difference: $318

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062012
ModelISMaxima
Trim350SV
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,440 $35,120
Base Invoice $31,186 $32,163
Luxury Package 3,495  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,990  
Premium Package   3,300
Tech Package   1,850
Floor mats   195
Luxury Package 2,796  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,302  
Premium Package   2,862
Tech Package   1,605
Floor mats   146
Options (change) 7,485 5,345
Options (change) 6,098 4,613
Destination 590 780
Total Price $43,515 $41,245
Total Invoice $37,874 $37,556

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Nissan Maxima

Lowest Adjusted Price: Nissan Maxima SV
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Lexus IS 350
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,300
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $526
Model Year20062012
ModelISMaxima
Trim350SV
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine306hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionT6CVT-6
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/28 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 14?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17245/45-18
Total Price$43,515$41,245
Adjustments for Features-9700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,545$41,245
Total Invoice$37,874$37,556
Adjustments for Features-8440
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,030$37,556

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20062012
ModelISMaxima
Trim350SV
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Cargo net $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Exterior 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
Media drive $15
Rear seat audio controls $25
Satellite radio $200
Surround sound$250 
Traffic + travel information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat $150
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Wood trim$300 
Total Value of Features$4,315$3,345
Value of Feature Adjustments$970$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8440

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20062012
ModelISMaxima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.5 in109.3 in
Length180.1 in190.6 in
Width70.9 in73.2 in
Height56.1 in57.8 in
Curb Weight3,527 lb.3,556 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom43.9 in43.8 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in36.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.7 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.7 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom30.6 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume13.0 ft314.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Wood trim300No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested110046%
Total Not Requested130054%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested100063%
Total Not Requested60037%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SV

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Panoramic sunroof300No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Rear air vents with manual controls50No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo net40No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Second-row 3-person bench0Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
A/V input jacks25No
USB port25No
Media drive, small5No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested167568%
Total Not Requested79532%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested70089%
Total Not Requested9011%

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