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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: $36,450

Nissan Maxima SE   
Difference: $1,977

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,135

Nissan Maxima SE   
Difference: $1,248

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Model Year20102010201020082008
ModelISISISMaximaMaxima
Trim250350FSESL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,145 $37,595 $58,460 $28,630 $30,880
Base Invoice $28,929 $33,833 $52,612 $26,229 $28,286
Navigation system 2,465 2,465 2,485 1,800 1,800
Luxury Plus Package Value Edition 1,980        
Rear spoiler 389 389     370
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500 500    
Cargo mat 73 73 73    
Sport Package Value Edition   3,140      
Platinum Edition Package       1,100 1,100
Sensory Package       2,550  
Floor mats       175 175
Stability control       600 600
Sunroof       900 900
Navigation system 2,085 2,085 2,101 1,561 1,561
Luxury Plus Package Value Edition 1,782        
Rear spoiler 268 268     291
Obstacle detection, rear 400 400 400    
Cargo mat 44 44 44    
Sport Package Value Edition   2,826      
Platinum Edition Package       1,006 1,006
Sensory Package       2,213  
Floor mats       131 131
Stability control       520 520
Sunroof       780 780
Options (change) 5,407 6,567 3,058 7,125 4,945
Options (change) 4,579 5,623 2,545 6,211 4,289
Destination 875 875 825 695 695
Total Price $38,427 $45,037 $62,343 $36,450 $36,520
Total Invoice $34,383 $40,331 $55,982 $33,135 $33,270

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Nissan Maxima

Lowest Adjusted Price: Nissan Maxima SE
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Lexus IS 250
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $562
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17
Model Year20102010201020082008
ModelISISISMaximaMaxima
Trim250350FSESL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine204hp V6306hp V6416hp V8255hp V6255hp V6
TransmissionM6T6T8CVT-6CVT-6
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)225/45-17225/40-18225/40-19245/45-18225/55-17
Total Price$38,427$45,037$62,343$36,450$36,520
Adjustments for Features-1,515-2,315-2,265-1000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,912$42,722$60,078$36,350$36,520
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,810$23,166$0$170
Total Invoice$34,383$40,331$55,982$33,135$33,270
Adjustments for Features-1,356-2,073-2,034-910
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,027$38,258$53,948$33,044$33,270
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,231$20,921$0$226

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20102010201020082008
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  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT   $1100$1100
RWD$0$0$0  
FWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel   $100$100
Sunshade, rear, power$225    
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0
Full-size spare tire   $225$225
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150  
Rearview camera$200$200$200  
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100  
Second-row low console  $100  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100  
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
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200  
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights   $50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150  
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$100 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300   
Door sill trim plates   $100$100
Folding second row seats   $300$300
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200  
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250  
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150  
Metal pedals $75$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$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100  
Total Value of Features$3,590$4,390$4,340$2,175$2,075
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,515$2,315$2,265$100$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,356-2,073-2,034-910

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

Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20102008
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.3,580 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 250

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60065%
Total Not Requested32535%
Luxury Plus Package Value Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
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
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Wood trim300No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Total Requested117545%
Total Not Requested142555%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Sport Package Value Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40YR18 tires200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Metal pedals75No
255/40YR18 tires200No
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
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Wood trim300No
Total Requested142546%
Total Not Requested167554%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60065%
Total Not Requested32535%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS F

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60065%
Total Not Requested32535%

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 mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested142593%
Total Not Requested1007%
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 radio200Yes
Compass0No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 320W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested177584%
Total Not Requested35016%

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 mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested142593%
Total Not Requested1007%

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