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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: $43,325

Nissan Maxima Platinum   
Difference: $24,272

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,315

Nissan Maxima Platinum   
Difference: $20,446

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112018
ModelISMaxima
TrimFPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $60,660 $40,940
Base Invoice $54,594 $38,212
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,925  
Obstacle detection, rear 500  
Adaptive cruise control 1,500  
Cargo mat 73  
Cargo net 64  
Floor mats   300
Illuminated door sill trim plates   375
Body kit   420
Rear spoiler   405
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,489  
Obstacle detection, rear 430  
Adaptive cruise control 1,290  
Cargo mat 44  
Cargo net 39  
Floor mats   234
Illuminated door sill trim plates   291
Body kit   349
Rear spoiler   344
Options (change) 6,062 1,500
Options (change) 5,292 1,218
Destination 875 885
Total Price $67,597 $43,325
Total Invoice $60,761 $40,315

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Nissan Maxima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Maxima Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $25,757
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,828
Model Year20112018
ModelISMaxima
TrimFPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine416hp V8300hp V6
TransmissionT8CVT-7
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 14?, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-19245/45-18
Total Price$67,597$43,325
Adjustments for Features0-1,485
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$67,597$41,840
Total Invoice$60,761$40,315
Adjustments for Features0-1,382
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$60,761$38,933

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20112018
ModelISMaxima
TrimFPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0
Heated steering wheel $100
Remote app $25
Remote start $150
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras $500
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Forward collision warning$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Moving object detection, front $25
Moving object detection, rear $25
Predictive forward collision warning $250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor $50
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Second-row low console$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows $200
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio $50
iPod integration$100 
Rear seat USB outlets (optional) $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Folding second row seats $300
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Metal pedals$75 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$5,090$6,575
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,485
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,382

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20112018
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 F

Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested117577%
Total Not Requested35023%

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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