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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: $35,495

Nissan Maxima SL   
Difference: $2,520

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,252

Nissan Maxima SL   
Difference: $1,406

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009200920062006
ModelISISISMaximaMaxima
Trim250350FSESL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,155 $36,605 $56,610 $27,900 $30,000
Base Invoice $27,727 $32,578 $50,382 $25,511 $27,437
Navigation system 2,550 2,550 2,570 1,800 1,800
Luxury Plus Package 2,380 2,380      
Cargo net 64 64 64    
Satellite radio 579 579 579 350 350
Sunroof 0 0   900 900
Rear spoiler 389 389      
Cargo mat 73 73 73    
Floor mats       160 160
Driver Preferred Package       3,500 800
Mud guards       130 130
Stability control       600 600
Xenon HID headlights       150 150
Navigation system 2,150 2,150 2,166 1,561 1,561
Luxury Plus Package 2,142 2,142      
Cargo net 39 39 39    
Satellite radio 463 463 463 304 304
Sunroof 0 0   780 780
Rear spoiler 268 268      
Cargo mat 44 44 44    
Floor mats       121 121
Driver Preferred Package       3,035 694
Mud guards       99 99
Stability control       520 520
Xenon HID headlights       131 131
Options (change) 6,035 6,035 3,286 7,590 4,890
Options (change) 5,106 5,106 2,712 6,551 4,210
Destination 825 825 825 605 605
Total Price $38,015 $43,465 $60,721 $36,095 $35,495
Total Invoice $33,658 $38,509 $53,919 $32,667 $32,252

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Nissan Maxima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Maxima SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,055
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $109
Model Year20092009200920062006
ModelISISISMaximaMaxima
Trim250350FSESL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine204hp V6306hp V6416hp V8265hp V6265hp V6
TransmissionM6T6T8T5T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)194, 12194, 12194, 12320, 8320, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/40-19245/45-18225/55-17
Total Price$38,015$43,465$60,721$36,095$35,495
Adjustments for Features-1,465-2,415-2,140-2000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,550$41,050$58,581$35,895$35,495
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,500$22,031$400$0
Total Invoice$33,658$38,509$53,919$32,667$32,252
Adjustments for Features-1,297-2,140-1,900-1810
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,361$36,369$52,019$32,486$32,252
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,008$19,658$234$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20092009200920062006
ModelISISISMaximaMaxima
Trim250350FSESL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150    
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000$1000
RWD$0$0$0  
FWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel   $100$100
Proximity key$250$250$250  
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75  
Rearview camera$200$200$200  
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75  
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100  
Second-row low console  $100  
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers   $75$75
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0  
Bodyside moldings   $75$75
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50  
Cassette player   $50$50
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights   $50$50
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100  
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300   
Folding second row seats   $300$300
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200  
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Wood trim$300$300   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100  
Total Value of Features$3,165$4,115$3,840$1,900$1,700
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,465$2,415$2,140$200$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,297-2,140-1,900-1810

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20092006
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 Weight3,456 lb.3,474 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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Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested70070%
Total Not Requested30030%
Luxury Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Wood trim300No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
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
Total Requested117545%
Total Not Requested142555%

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%
Luxury Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Wood trim300No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
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
Total Requested117545%
Total Not Requested142555%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS F

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested70070%
Total Not Requested30030%

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 tire225No
Total Requested40064%
Total Not Requested22536%
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 mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Compass0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Bose, 320W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested240084%
Total Not Requested45016%

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 tire225No
Total Requested40064%
Total Not Requested22536%
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 mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested67587%
Total Not Requested10013%

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