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Nissan Maxima vs. Lexus IS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Maxima vs. Lexus IS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,495

Nissan Maxima SL   
Difference: $3,139

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,252

Nissan Maxima SL   
Difference: $1,321

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006200820082008
ModelMaximaMaximaISISIS
TrimSESL250350F
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,900 $30,000 $30,855 $36,305 $56,000
Base Invoice $25,511 $27,437 $27,151 $31,948 $49,280
Driver Preferred Package 3,500 800      
Mud guards 130 130      
Floor mats 160 160      
Navigation system 1,800 1,800 2,550 2,550 2,550
Sunroof 900 900 0 0  
Xenon HID headlights 150 150      
Satellite radio 350 350 486 486 486
Stability control 600 600      
Luxury Package     3,495 3,495  
Cargo net     59 59 59
Cargo mat     69 69 69
Rear spoiler     355 355  
Driver Preferred Package 3,035 694      
Mud guards 99 99      
Floor mats 121 121      
Navigation system 1,561 1,561 2,150 2,150 2,150
Sunroof 780 780 0 0  
Xenon HID headlights 131 131      
Satellite radio 304 304 389 389 389
Stability control 520 520      
Luxury Package     2,796 2,796  
Cargo net     35 35 35
Cargo mat     41 41 41
Rear spoiler     246 246  
Options (change) 7,590 4,890 7,014 7,014 3,164
Options (change) 6,551 4,210 5,657 5,657 2,615
Destination 605 605 765 765 765
Total Price $36,095 $35,495 $38,634 $44,084 $59,929
Total Invoice $32,667 $32,252 $33,573 $38,370 $52,660

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Lexus IS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Maxima SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,699
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $70
Model Year20062006200820082008
ModelMaximaMaximaISISIS
TrimSESL250350F
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine265hp V6265hp V6204hp V6306hp V6416hp V8
TransmissionT5T5M6T6T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 8320, 8194, 12194, 12194, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18225/55-17225/45-17225/45-17225/40-19
Total Price$36,095$35,495$38,634$44,084$59,929
Adjustments for Features-2000-1,440-2,390-2,115
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,895$35,495$37,194$41,694$57,814
Cost Above Minimum$400$0$0$4,500$20,620
Total Invoice$32,667$32,252$33,573$38,370$52,660
Adjustments for Features-1810-1,251-2,080-1,858
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,486$32,252$32,322$36,290$50,802
Cost Above Minimum$234$0$0$3,968$18,480

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20062006200820082008
ModelMaximaMaximaISISIS
TrimSESL250350F
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000   
6-speed manual  $150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1300
FWD$0$0   
RWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100   
Proximity key  $250$250$250
Sunshade, rear, power  $225$225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0   
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75
Rearview camera  $200$200$200
Tire-pressure monitor  $75$75$75
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100
Second-row low console    $100
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75   
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15$15$15
Exterior 
Body kit    $0
Bodyside moldings$75$75   
Rear spoiler$200 $200$200$200
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50$50
Cassette player$50$50   
MP3-compatible player  $50$50$50
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights$50$50   
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  $50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim    $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300 
Folding second row seats$300$300   
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150$150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Wood trim  $300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$1,900$1,700$3,140$4,090$3,815
Value of Feature Adjustments$200$0$1,440$2,390$2,115
Value of Feature Adjustments-1810-1,251-2,080-1,858

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20062008
ModelMaximaIS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.2 in107.5 in
Length193.5 in180.1 in
Width71.7 in70.9 in
Height58.3 in56.1 in
Curb Weight3,474 lb.3,456 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.5 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom43.9 in43.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in52.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.8 in53.7 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in30.6 in
Cargo Volume15.5 ft313.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SE

Driver Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Compass0No
Bose, 320W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested240084%
Total Not Requested45016%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SL

Driver Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested67587%
Total Not Requested10013%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested70070%
Total Not Requested30030%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Wood trim300No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
Total Requested117545%
Total Not Requested142555%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested70070%
Total Not Requested30030%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Wood trim300No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
Total Requested117545%
Total Not Requested142555%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS F

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested70070%
Total Not Requested30030%

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