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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: $36,150

Nissan Maxima SL   
Difference: $7,084

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,979

Nissan Maxima SL   
Difference: $4,721

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Model Year200720082008
ModelISMaximaMaxima
Trim350SESL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,705 $28,630 $30,880
Base Invoice $31,420 $26,229 $28,286
Navigation system 2,550 1,800 1,800
Sport Package 3,695    
Sunroof 0 900 900
Obstacle detection, rear 500    
Cargo mat 69    
6-speed shiftable automatic 0    
Platinum Edition Package   1,100 1,100
Sensory Package   2,550  
Floor mats   175 175
Stability control   600 600
Navigation system 2,168 1,561 1,561
Sport Package 2,956    
Sunroof 0 780 780
Obstacle detection, rear 400    
Cargo mat 41    
6-speed shiftable automatic 0    
Platinum Edition Package   1,006 1,006
Sensory Package   2,213  
Floor mats   131 131
Stability control   520 520
Options (change) 6,814 7,125 4,575
Options (change) 5,565 6,211 3,998
Destination 715 695 695
Total Price $43,234 $36,450 $36,150
Total Invoice $37,700 $33,135 $32,979

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Nissan Maxima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Maxima SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,844
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,757
Model Year200720082008
ModelISMaximaMaxima
Trim350SESL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine306hp V6255hp V6255hp V6
TransmissionT6CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/28 MPG19/25 MPG19/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)194, 12320, 8320, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18245/45-18225/55-17
Total Price$43,234$36,450$36,150
Adjustments for Features-1,240-3000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,994$36,150$36,150
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$0
Total Invoice$37,700$33,135$32,979
Adjustments for Features-1,081-2730
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,619$32,862$32,979
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$117

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year200720082008
ModelISMaximaMaxima
Trim350SESL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100$1100
RWD$0  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Rearview camera$200  
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Water-repellent front-door glass$15  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Rear spoiler $200 
Infotainment 
Satellite radio $200$200
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights $50$50
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Folding second row seats $300$300
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200  
Memory system, passenger seat$150  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$3,190$2,250$1,950
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,240$300$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,081-2730

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See a complete comparison of Lexus IS vs. Nissan Maxima features.

Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20072008
ModelISMaxima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.5 in111.2 in
Length180.1 in193.5 in
Width70.9 in71.7 in
Height56.1 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,527 lb.3,579 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in53.5 in
Row 1 Legroom43.9 in43.9 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.7 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.7 in54.8 in
Row 2 Legroom30.6 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume13.0 ft315.5 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested70070%
Total Not Requested30030%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40YR18 tires200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Metal pedals75No
255/40YR18 tires200No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
Total Requested142551%
Total Not Requested137549%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Full-size spare tire75No
Total Requested40084%
Total Not Requested7516%
Platinum Edition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested137590%
Total Not Requested15010%
Sensory Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Satellite radio200No
Compass0No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 320W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested157574%
Total Not Requested55026%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Full-size spare tire75No
Total Requested40084%
Total Not Requested7516%
Platinum Edition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested137590%
Total Not Requested15010%

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