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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: $7,715

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,252

Nissan Maxima SL   
Difference: $7,960

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016201620062006
ModelISISISMaximaMaxima
Trim200t300350SESL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $37,325 $39,700 $40,870 $27,900 $30,000
Base Invoice $34,713 $36,921 $38,009 $25,511 $27,437
Navigation system 1,505 1,505 1,505 1,800 1,800
Premium Plus Package 345 345 345    
225/40YR18 935 935      
Blind spot warning system 600 600 600    
Premium Package 1,400 960 1,400    
Heated steering wheel 150 150 150    
Xenon HID headlights       150 150
Driver Preferred Package       3,500 800
Mud guards       130 130
Floor mats       160 160
Satellite radio       350 350
Sunroof       900 900
Stability control       600 600
Navigation system 1,392 1,392 1,392 1,561 1,561
Premium Plus Package 317 317 317    
225/40YR18 860 860      
Blind spot warning system 552 552 552    
Premium Package 1,288 883 1,288    
Heated steering wheel 140 140 140    
Xenon HID headlights       131 131
Driver Preferred Package       3,035 694
Mud guards       99 99
Floor mats       121 121
Satellite radio       304 304
Sunroof       780 780
Stability control       520 520
Options (change) 4,935 4,495 4,000 7,590 4,890
Options (change) 4,549 4,144 3,689 6,551 4,210
Destination 950 950 950 605 605
Total Price $43,210 $45,145 $45,820 $36,095 $35,495
Total Invoice $40,212 $42,015 $42,648 $32,667 $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: $5,705
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,089
Model Year20162016201620062006
ModelISISISMaximaMaxima
Trim200t300350SESL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine241hp I4255hp V6306hp V6265hp V6265hp V6
TransmissionT8T6T8T5T5
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)293, 8293, 8293, 8320, 8320, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18225/40-18245/45-18225/55-17
Total Price$43,210$45,145$45,820$36,095$35,495
Adjustments for Features-2,010-3,510-2,010-2000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,200$41,635$43,810$35,895$35,495
Cost Above Minimum$0$435$2,610$400$0
Total Invoice$40,212$42,015$42,648$32,667$32,252
Adjustments for Features-1,871-3,267-1,871-1810
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,341$38,748$40,777$32,486$32,252
Cost Above Minimum$0$407$2,436$234$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20162016201620062006
ModelISISISMaximaMaxima
Trim200t300350SESL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 $1300  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000$1000
RWD$0 $0  
AWD $1700   
FWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250$250$250  
Remote app$25$25$25  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75  
Rear side airbags$300$300$300  
Rearview camera$200$200$200  
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75  
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat   $40$40
Cargo net   $40$40
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers   $75$75
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings   $75$75
Rear spoiler   $200 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0  
Aux input$50$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25  
Cassette player   $50$50
CD changer, in-dash   $325$325
CD player$125$125$125  
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0  
HD radio$50$50$50  
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50  
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200  
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25  
Cornering lights   $50$50
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25$25
Power-folding mirrors   $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25  
Xenon HID headlights   $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300  
Leather seating surfaces   $900$900
Memory system, driver seat   $200$200
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0$0  
Upholstered instrument cluster hood$50$50$50  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100  
Total Value of Features$5,340$6,840$5,340$3,530$3,330
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,010$3,510$2,010$200$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,871-3,267-1,871-1810

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20162006
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 Weight3,584 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 200t

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Total Requested10050%
Total Not Requested10050%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rearview camera200No
LED headlights500No
Total Requested20017%
Total Not Requested100083%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 300

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Total Requested10050%
Total Not Requested10050%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rearview camera200No
LED headlights500No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1000100%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Total Requested10050%
Total Not Requested10050%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rearview camera200No
LED headlights500No
Total Requested20017%
Total Not Requested100083%

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, power100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Rear spoiler200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Compass0No
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Bose, 320W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested92532%
Total Not Requested192568%

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, power100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested50065%
Total Not Requested27535%

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