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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: $41,015

Nissan Maxima Platinum   
Difference: $4,410

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,300

Nissan Maxima Platinum   
Difference: $1,120

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062016
ModelISMaxima
Trim350Platinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,440 $39,960
Base Invoice $31,186 $37,298
Luxury Package 3,495  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system 2,850  
Obstacle detection, rear 500  
Navigation system 2,550  
Floor mats   220
Luxury Package 2,796  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system 2,280  
Obstacle detection, rear 400  
Navigation system 2,168  
Floor mats   167
Options (change) 9,395 220
Options (change) 7,644 167
Destination 590 835
Total Price $45,425 $41,015
Total Invoice $39,420 $38,300

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Nissan Maxima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Maxima Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,675
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,235
Model Year20062016
ModelISMaxima
Trim350Platinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine306hp V6300hp V6
TransmissionT6CVT-7
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/28 MPG22/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)194, 12?, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17245/45-18
Total Price$45,425$41,015
Adjustments for Features0-2,265
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,425$38,750
Total Invoice$39,420$38,300
Adjustments for Features0-2,115
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,420$36,185

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20062016
ModelISMaxima
Trim350Platinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0
Heated steering wheel $100
Remote app $25
Remote start $150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras $500
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
Predictive forward collision warning $250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor $50
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Cargo net $40
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows $200
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
Satellite radio $200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row 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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$4,365$6,630
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,265
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,115

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20062016
ModelISMaxima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.5 in109.3 in
Length180.1 in192.8 in
Width70.9 in73.2 in
Height56.1 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,527 lb.3,471 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in54.2 in
Row 1 Legroom43.9 in45.0 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.7 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.7 in53.5 in
Row 2 Legroom30.6 in34.2 in
Cargo Volume13.0 ft314.3 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 seats300Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested150063%
Total Not Requested90037%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima Platinum

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo net40No
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7548%
Total Not Requested8052%

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