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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: $41,085

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $1,820

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,114

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $3,852

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092018
ModelISISMaxima
Trim250350Platinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,155 $36,605 $40,940
Base Invoice $27,727 $32,578 $38,212
Navigation system 2,550 2,550  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system 2,850 2,850  
Luxury Plus Package 2,380 2,380  
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500  
iPod integration 299 299  
Rear spoiler 389 389 405
Cargo net 64 64  
Cargo mat 73 73  
Sunroof 0 0  
Floor mats     300
Illuminated door sill trim plates     375
Navigation system 2,150 2,150  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system 2,280 2,280  
Luxury Plus Package 2,142 2,142  
Obstacle detection, rear 400 400  
iPod integration 239 239  
Rear spoiler 268 268 344
Cargo net 39 39  
Cargo mat 44 44  
Sunroof 0 0  
Floor mats     234
Illuminated door sill trim plates     291
Options (change) 9,105 9,105 1,080
Options (change) 7,562 7,562 869
Destination 825 825 885
Total Price $41,085 $46,535 $42,905
Total Invoice $36,114 $40,965 $39,966

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Nissan Maxima

Lowest Adjusted Price: Nissan Maxima Platinum
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Lexus IS 250
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,165
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,071
Model Year200920092018
ModelISISMaxima
Trim250350Platinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine204hp V6306hp V6300hp V6
TransmissionM6T6CVT-7
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)194, 12194, 12?, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17245/45-18
Total Price$41,085$46,535$42,905
Adjustments for Features0-950-2,985
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,085$45,585$39,920
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,500$0
Total Invoice$36,114$40,965$39,966
Adjustments for Features0-836-2,781
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,114$40,129$37,185
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,015$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year200920092018
ModelISISMaxima
Trim250350Platinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100
RWD$0$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$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Moving object detection, front  $25
Moving object detection, rear  $25
Predictive forward collision warning  $250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor  $50
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15 
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows  $200
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
HD radio  $50
iPod integration$100$100 
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)  $0
Satellite radio  $200
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information  $25
USB port  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats  $300
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Wood trim$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Total Value of Features$3,765$4,715$6,750
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$950$2,985
Value of Feature Adjustments0-836-2,781

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20092018
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 Weight3,456 lb.3,472 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 250

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Wood trim300No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates200Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested192574%
Total Not Requested67526%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Wood trim300No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates200Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested192574%
Total Not Requested67526%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima Platinum

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
First-aid kit15No
Total Requested15591%
Total Not Requested159%

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