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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: $3,985

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,252

Nissan Maxima SL   
Difference: $4,523

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520062006
ModelISISMaximaMaxima
Trim250350SESL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,550 $40,065 $27,900 $30,000
Base Invoice $33,994 $37,261 $25,511 $27,437
Navigation system 1,855 1,855 1,800 1,800
Heated steering wheel 150 150    
Floor mats     160 160
Sunroof     900 900
Xenon HID headlights     150 150
Driver Preferred Package     3,500 800
Mud guards     130 130
Stability control     600 600
Satellite radio       350
Navigation system 1,716 1,716 1,561 1,561
Heated steering wheel 140 140    
Floor mats     121 121
Sunroof     780 780
Xenon HID headlights     131 131
Driver Preferred Package     3,035 694
Mud guards     99 99
Stability control     520 520
Satellite radio       304
Options (change) 2,005 2,005 7,240 4,890
Options (change) 1,856 1,856 6,247 4,210
Destination 925 925 605 605
Total Price $39,480 $42,995 $35,745 $35,495
Total Invoice $36,775 $40,042 $32,363 $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: $3,825
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,374
Model Year2015201520062006
ModelISISMaximaMaxima
Trim250350SESL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine204hp V6306hp V6265hp V6265hp V6
TransmissionT6T8T5T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)293, 8293, 8320, 8320, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17245/45-18225/55-17
Total Price$39,480$42,995$35,745$35,495
Adjustments for Features-160-36000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,320$42,635$35,745$35,495
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,315$250$0
Total Invoice$36,775$40,042$32,363$32,252
Adjustments for Features-149-33500
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,626$39,707$32,363$32,252
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,081$111$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year2015201520062006
ModelISISMaximaMaxima
Trim250350SESL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000$1000
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250$250  
Remote app$25$25  
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$0
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Rear side airbags$300$300  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40$40
Cargo net  $40$40
Climate Control 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Rear spoiler  $200 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0  
Aux input$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
Cassette player  $50$50
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
HD radio$50$50  
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Satellite radio$200$200 $200
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75
Cornering lights  $50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats  $200$200
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0  
Upholstered instrument cluster hood$50$50  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  
Total Value of Features$3,815$4,015$3,655$3,655
Value of Feature Adjustments$160$360$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-149-33500

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20152006
ModelISMaxima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.2 in111.2 in
Length183.7 in193.5 in
Width71.3 in71.7 in
Height56.3 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,462 lb.3,474 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.3 in53.5 in
Row 1 Legroom44.8 in43.9 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.4 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.0 in54.8 in
Row 2 Legroom32.2 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume10.8 ft315.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested60065%
Total Not Requested32535%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested60065%
Total Not Requested32535%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Full-size spare tire225No
Total Requested40064%
Total Not Requested22536%
Driver Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Rear spoiler200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Compass0No
Bose, 320W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested47517%
Total Not Requested237583%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Full-size spare tire225No
Total Requested40064%
Total Not Requested22536%
Driver Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested25032%
Total Not Requested52568%

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