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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: $40,980

Nissan Maxima SV   
Difference: $26,157

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,305

Nissan Maxima SV   
Difference: $25,136

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142012
ModelISMaxima
TrimFSV
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $63,600 $35,120
Base Invoice $59,148 $32,163
Navigation system 2,490  
Cargo mat 73  
Cargo net 64  
Sport Package   2,100
Rear spoiler   0
Tech Package   1,850
Monitor Package   700
Floor mats   195
Illuminated door sill trim plates   235
Navigation system 2,300  
Cargo mat 44  
Cargo net 39  
Sport Package   1,821
Rear spoiler   0
Tech Package   1,605
Monitor Package   607
Floor mats   146
Illuminated door sill trim plates   183
Options (change) 2,627 5,080
Options (change) 2,383 4,362
Destination 910 780
Total Price $67,137 $40,980
Total Invoice $62,441 $37,305

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Nissan Maxima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Maxima SV
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $24,082
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,206
Model Year20142012
ModelISMaxima
TrimFSV
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine416hp V8290hp V6
TransmissionT8CVT-6
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)194, 12?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-19245/40-19
Total Price$67,137$40,980
Adjustments for Features-2,0750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$65,062$40,980
Total Invoice$62,441$37,305
Adjustments for Features-1,9300
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$60,511$37,305

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20142012
ModelISMaxima
TrimFSV
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Remote app$25 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Cargo Management 
Second-row low console$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Carbon fiber rear spoiler$300 
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
App support$0 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio$50 
Media drive $15
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
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 
Total Value of Features$3,765$1,690
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,075$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,9300

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20142012
ModelISMaxima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.2 in109.3 in
Length183.7 in190.6 in
Width71.3 in73.2 in
Height56.3 in57.8 in
Curb Weight3,462 lb.3,557 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.3 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom44.8 in43.8 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in36.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.4 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.0 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom32.2 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume10.8 ft314.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus IS F

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Remote app25No
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Total Requested92590%
Total Not Requested10010%

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
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 Requested161576%
Total Not Requested50024%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested75095%
Total Not Requested405%
Monitor Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
A/V input jacks25No
USB port25Yes
Media drive, small5No
Total Requested22588%
Total Not Requested3012%

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