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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: $38,285

Nissan Maxima SV   
Difference: $1,802

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,874

Nissan Maxima SV   
Difference: $1,134

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120112009
ModelISISISMaxima
Trim250350FSV
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,295 $39,720 $60,660 $32,860
Base Invoice $29,966 $35,748 $54,594 $30,097
F Sport Package 2,440 2,440    
Navigation system 2,465 2,465 2,485  
Cargo mat 73 73 73  
Xenon HID headlights 875      
Cargo net 64 64 64  
Floor mats       180
Sport Package       2,300
Rear spoiler       0
Tech Package       2,250
F Sport Package 2,098 2,098    
Navigation system 2,233 2,233 2,251  
Cargo mat 44 44 44  
Xenon HID headlights 753      
Cargo net 39 39 39  
Floor mats       135
Sport Package       1,995
Rear spoiler       0
Tech Package       1,952
Options (change) 5,917 5,042 2,622 4,730
Options (change) 5,167 4,414 2,334 4,082
Destination 875 875 875 695
Total Price $40,087 $45,637 $64,157 $38,285
Total Invoice $36,008 $41,037 $57,803 $34,874

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Nissan Maxima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Maxima SV
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,902
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,225
Model Year2011201120112009
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)194, 12194, 12194, 12?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18225/40-19245/40-19
Total Price$40,087$45,637$64,157$38,285
Adjustments for Features0-1,000-2,175-100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,087$44,637$61,982$38,185
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,550$21,895$0
Total Invoice$36,008$41,037$57,803$34,874
Adjustments for Features0-899-1,960-91
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,008$40,138$55,843$34,783
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,130$19,835$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year2011201120112009
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
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
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 
Second-row low console  $100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 $75
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
CD player   $125
iPod integration$100$100$100 
Media drive   $15
SD Card slot   $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
Traffic information   $25
USB port   $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75 
Headlight washers $50  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200 
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Metal pedals$75$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 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$2,290$3,290$4,465$2,390
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,000$2,175$100
Value of Feature Adjustments0-899-1,960-91

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20112009
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

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 plates100Yes
Total Requested75057%
Total Not Requested57543%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%

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 plates100Yes
Total Requested75057%
Total Not Requested57543%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS F

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SV

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
245/40VR19 tires400No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Second-row 3-person bench0Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested191579%
Total Not Requested50021%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested115095%
Total Not Requested655%

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