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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: $41,445

Nissan Maxima Platinum   
Difference: $4,220

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,704

Nissan Maxima Platinum   
Difference: $3,759

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152017
ModelISISMaxima
Trim250350Platinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,550 $40,065 $40,340
Base Invoice $33,994 $37,261 $37,652
F Sport Package 3,235 3,740  
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 2,995 2,995  
Blind spot warning system 600 600  
Adaptive cruise control 500 500  
Heated steering wheel 150 150  
Sunshade, rear, power 210 210  
Floor mats     220
F Sport Package 2,976 3,441  
Obstacle detection, rear 460 460  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 2,764 2,764  
Blind spot warning system 552 552  
Adaptive cruise control 460 460  
Heated steering wheel 140 140  
Sunshade, rear, power 192 192  
Floor mats     167
Options (change) 8,190 8,695 220
Options (change) 7,544 8,009 167
Destination 925 925 885
Total Price $45,665 $49,685 $41,445
Total Invoice $42,463 $46,195 $38,704

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Nissan Maxima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Maxima Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,960
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,384
Model Year201520152017
ModelISISMaxima
Trim250350Platinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine204hp V6306hp V6300hp V6
TransmissionT6T8CVT-7
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)835, 15835, 15?, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18245/45-18
Total Price$45,665$49,685$41,445
Adjustments for Features0-700-1,740
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,665$48,985$39,705
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,320$0
Total Invoice$42,463$46,195$38,704
Adjustments for Features0-651-1,625
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,463$45,544$37,079
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,081$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year201520152017
ModelISISMaxima
Trim250350Platinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction  $0
Remote start  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras  $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150
Forward collision warning$200$200 
High performance brake pads (optional)$0$0 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Moving object detection, front  $25
Moving object detection, rear  $25
Predictive forward collision warning  $250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0 
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor  $50
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40
Cargo net  $40
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15 
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows  $200
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
Apple CarPlay support  $100
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Fog lights  $125
LED headlights$1000$1000 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Metal pedals$75$75 
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 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$4,940$5,640$6,680
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$700$1,740
Value of Feature Adjustments0-651-1,625

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20152017
ModelISMaxima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.2 in109.3 in
Length183.7 in192.8 in
Width71.3 in73.2 in
Height56.3 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,462 lb.3,472 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.3 in54.2 in
Row 1 Legroom44.8 in45.0 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.4 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.0 in53.5 in
Row 2 Legroom32.2 in34.2 in
Cargo Volume10.8 ft314.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250

F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
225/40YR18 tires200No
Front sport buckets100No
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Metal pedals75No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
High performance brake pads (optional)0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250Yes
255/35YR18 tires200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
LED headlights500No
Total Requested75036%
Total Not Requested132564%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Speed limit information0No
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested117577%
Total Not Requested35023%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Metal pedals75No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
High performance brake pads (optional)0No
Front sport buckets100No
255/35YR18 tires200No
225/40YR18 tires200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
LED headlights500No
Total Requested75029%
Total Not Requested182571%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Speed limit information0No
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested117577%
Total Not Requested35023%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima Platinum

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo net40No
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7548%
Total Not Requested8052%

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