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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: $4,592

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,252

Nissan Maxima SL   
Difference: $3,756

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011201120062006
ModelISISISMaximaMaxima
Trim250350FSESL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,295 $39,720 $60,660 $27,900 $30,000
Base Invoice $29,966 $35,748 $54,594 $25,511 $27,437
F Sport Package 2,440 2,440      
Navigation system 2,465 2,465 2,485 1,800 1,800
Cargo net 64 64 64    
Xenon HID headlights 875     150 150
Cargo mat 73 73 73    
Floor mats       160 160
Driver Preferred Package       3,500 800
Mud guards       130 130
Stability control       600 600
Sunroof       900 900
Satellite radio       350 350
F Sport Package 2,098 2,098      
Navigation system 2,233 2,233 2,251 1,561 1,561
Cargo net 39 39 39    
Xenon HID headlights 753     131 131
Cargo mat 44 44 44    
Floor mats       121 121
Driver Preferred Package       3,035 694
Mud guards       99 99
Stability control       520 520
Sunroof       780 780
Satellite radio       304 304
Options (change) 5,917 5,042 2,622 7,590 4,890
Options (change) 5,167 4,414 2,334 6,551 4,210
Destination 875 875 875 605 605
Total Price $40,087 $45,637 $64,157 $36,095 $35,495
Total Invoice $36,008 $41,037 $57,803 $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: $4,527
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,698
Model Year20112011201120062006
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)225/40-18225/40-18225/40-19245/45-18225/55-17
Total Price$40,087$45,637$64,157$36,095$35,495
Adjustments for Features-65-1,065-2,340-2000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,022$44,572$61,817$35,895$35,495
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,550$21,795$400$0
Total Invoice$36,008$41,037$57,803$32,667$32,252
Adjustments for Features-58-958-2,108-1810
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,950$40,079$55,695$32,486$32,252
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,129$19,745$234$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20112011201120062006
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  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350
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  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 $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  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25  
Cassette player   $50$50
iPod integration$100$100$100  
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50  
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 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75$75
Cornering lights   $50$50
Headlight washers $50   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25
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  
Folding second row seats   $300$300
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200  
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0$0   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100  
Total Value of Features$2,490$3,490$4,765$2,625$2,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$65$1,065$2,340$200$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-58-958-2,108-1810

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20112006
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

F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40YR18 tires200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Front sport buckets100No
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75No
255/40YR18 tires200No
Door sill trim plates100No
Total Requested65049%
Total Not Requested67551%
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 350

F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40YR18 tires200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Front sport buckets100No
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75No
255/40YR18 tires200No
Door sill trim plates100No
Total Requested65049%
Total Not Requested67551%
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 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
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Compass0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
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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