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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: $42,125

Nissan Maxima Platinum   
Difference: $3,890

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,331

Nissan Maxima Platinum   
Difference: $3,460

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620162018
ModelISISISMaxima
Trim200t300350Platinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $37,325 $39,700 $40,870 $40,940
Base Invoice $34,713 $36,921 $38,009 $38,212
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 2,645 2,645 2,645  
Luxury Package 4,385      
Adaptive cruise control 500 500 500  
Sunshade, rear, power 210 210 210  
F Sport Package   3,145 3,155  
Obstacle detection, rear   500 500  
Blind spot warning system   600 600  
Heated steering wheel   150 150  
Floor mats       300
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 2,441 2,441 2,441  
Luxury Package 4,035      
Adaptive cruise control 460 460 460  
Sunshade, rear, power 192 192 192  
F Sport Package   2,893 2,905  
Obstacle detection, rear   460 460  
Blind spot warning system   552 552  
Heated steering wheel   140 140  
Floor mats       234
Options (change) 7,740 7,750 7,760 300
Options (change) 7,128 7,138 7,150 234
Destination 950 950 950 885
Total Price $46,015 $48,400 $49,580 $42,125
Total Invoice $42,791 $45,009 $46,109 $39,331

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Nissan Maxima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Maxima Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,955
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,524
Model Year2016201620162018
ModelISISISMaxima
Trim200t300350Platinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine241hp I4255hp V6306hp V6300hp V6
TransmissionT8T6T8CVT-7
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)835, 15835, 15835, 15?, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18225/40-18245/45-18
Total Price$46,015$48,400$49,580$42,125
Adjustments for Features-925-1,0000-990
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,090$47,400$49,580$41,135
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,310$4,490$0
Total Invoice$42,791$45,009$46,109$39,331
Adjustments for Features-860-9300-924
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,931$44,079$46,109$38,407
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,148$4,178$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year2016201620162018
ModelISISISMaxima
Trim200t300350Platinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 $1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100  
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT   $1100
RWD$0 $0 
AWD $1700  
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction   $0
Electronic engine sound enhancement $0  
Remote start   $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras   $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200 
Driver drowsiness monitor   $150
Forward collision warning$200$200$200 
High performance brake pads (optional) $0$0 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$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$0 
Rear side airbags$300$300$300 
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor   $50
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat   $40
Cargo net   $40
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100 
Rain-sensing wipers$175  $175
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15 
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows   $200
Panoramic sunroof   $1200
Sunroof$900$900$900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support   $100
Apple CarPlay support   $100
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)   $0
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75 
Fog lights$125  $125
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250$250
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces$900  $900
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50
Memory system, driver seat$200  $200
Metal pedals $75$75 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood$50$50$50 
Wood trim$300   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$6,890$6,965$5,965$6,955
Value of Feature Adjustments$925$1,000$0$990
Value of Feature Adjustments-860-9300-924

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20162018
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 Weight3,584 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 200t

Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Navigation system600Yes
App support0Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
Total Requested95073%
Total Not Requested35027%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Leather seating surfaces900No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Rearview camera200Yes
LED headlights500No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Total Requested157542%
Total Not Requested220058%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 300

F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Electronic engine sound enhancement0No
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
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Front sport buckets100No
255/35YR18 tires200No
225/40YR18 tires200No
Rearview camera200Yes
LED headlights500No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Total Requested75036%
Total Not Requested132564%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Navigation system600Yes
App support0Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
Total Requested95073%
Total Not Requested35027%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
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
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Front sport buckets100No
255/35YR18 tires200No
225/40YR18 tires200No
Rearview camera200Yes
LED headlights500No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Total Requested95034%
Total Not Requested182566%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Navigation system600Yes
App support0Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
Total Requested95073%
Total Not Requested35027%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima Platinum

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo net40No
Cargo mat40No
First-aid kit15No
Total Requested7544%
Total Not Requested9556%

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