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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: $39,175

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $615

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,586

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $1,597

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920092010
ModelISISISMaxima
Trim250350FSV
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,155 $36,605 $56,610 $33,410
Base Invoice $27,727 $32,578 $50,382 $30,600
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,990 3,990 4,010  
Luxury Plus Package 2,380 2,380    
Sunroof 0 0    
Cargo mat 73 73 73  
Rear spoiler 389 389   370
Cargo net 64 64 64  
iPod integration 299 299 299  
Premium Package       3,230
Tech Package       1,850
Floor mats       180
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,302 3,302 3,318  
Luxury Plus Package 2,142 2,142    
Sunroof 0 0    
Cargo mat 44 44 44  
Rear spoiler 268 268   292
Cargo net 39 39 39  
iPod integration 239 239 239  
Premium Package       2,801
Tech Package       1,605
Floor mats       135
Options (change) 7,195 7,195 4,446 5,630
Options (change) 6,034 6,034 3,640 4,833
Destination 825 825 825 750
Total Price $39,175 $44,625 $61,881 $39,790
Total Invoice $34,586 $39,437 $54,847 $36,183

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Nissan Maxima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus IS 250
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,140
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,061
Model Year2009200920092010
ModelISISISMaxima
Trim250350FSV
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine204hp V6306hp V6416hp V8290hp V6
TransmissionM6T6T8CVT-6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 14300, 14300, 14?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/40-19245/45-18
Total Price$39,175$44,625$61,881$39,790
Adjustments for Features-525-1,475-1,2750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,650$43,150$60,606$39,790
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,500$21,956$0
Total Invoice$34,586$39,437$54,847$36,183
Adjustments for Features-464-1,304-1,1300
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,122$38,133$53,717$36,183
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,011$19,595$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year2009200920092010
ModelISISISMaxima
Trim250350FSV
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT   $1100
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel   $100
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225 $225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Second-row low console  $100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls   $150
Variable intermittent wipers   $75
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 
Panoramic sunroof   $1200
Sunroof$900$900$900 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
CD player   $125
iPod integration$100$100$100 
Media drive   $15
Rear seat audio controls   $25
Satellite radio   $200
SD Card slot   $25
Surround sound$250$250$250 
Traffic + travel information   $25
USB port   $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75 
Power-folding mirrors  $50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat   $150
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300  
Door sill trim plates   $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200 
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Metal pedals  $75 
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 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$4,240$5,190$4,990$3,715
Value of Feature Adjustments$525$1,475$1,275$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-464-1,304-1,1300

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20092010
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 Weight3,456 lb.3,557 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 250

Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested100063%
Total Not Requested60037%
Luxury Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Wood trim300No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
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 Requested132551%
Total Not Requested127549%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested100063%
Total Not Requested60037%
Luxury Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Wood trim300No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
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 Requested132551%
Total Not Requested127549%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS F

Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested100063%
Total Not Requested60037%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SV

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Panoramic sunroof300No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Rear air vents with manual controls50No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150Yes
Cargo net40Yes
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-through100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
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 Requested184074%
Total Not Requested63026%
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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