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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: $2,496

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,252

Nissan Maxima SL   
Difference: $1,770

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006201020102010
ModelMaximaMaximaISISIS
TrimSESL250350F
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,900 $30,000 $32,145 $37,595 $58,460
Base Invoice $25,511 $27,437 $28,929 $33,833 $52,612
Driver Preferred Package 3,500 800      
Mud guards 130 130      
Floor mats 160 160      
Navigation system 1,800 1,800 2,465 2,465 2,485
Sunroof 900 900      
Xenon HID headlights 150 150      
Satellite radio 350 350      
Stability control 600 600      
Luxury Plus Package Value Edition     1,980    
Cargo net     64 64 64
Cargo mat     73 73 73
Rear spoiler     389 389  
Sport Package Value Edition       3,140  
Driver Preferred Package 3,035 694      
Mud guards 99 99      
Floor mats 121 121      
Navigation system 1,561 1,561 2,085 2,085 2,101
Sunroof 780 780      
Xenon HID headlights 131 131      
Satellite radio 304 304      
Stability control 520 520      
Luxury Plus Package Value Edition     1,782    
Cargo net     39 39 39
Cargo mat     44 44 44
Rear spoiler     268 268  
Sport Package Value Edition       2,826  
Options (change) 7,590 4,890 4,971 6,131 2,622
Options (change) 6,551 4,210 4,218 5,262 2,184
Destination 605 605 875 875 825
Total Price $36,095 $35,495 $37,991 $44,601 $61,907
Total Invoice $32,667 $32,252 $34,022 $39,970 $55,621

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Lexus IS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Maxima SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $781
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $234
Model Year20062006201020102010
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)245/45-18225/55-17225/45-17225/40-18225/40-19
Total Price$36,095$35,495$37,991$44,601$61,907
Adjustments for Features-2000-1,715-2,440-2,390
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,895$35,495$36,276$42,161$59,517
Cost Above Minimum$400$0$0$5,885$23,241
Total Invoice$32,667$32,252$34,022$39,970$55,621
Adjustments for Features-1810-1,536-2,187-2,147
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,486$32,252$32,486$37,783$53,474
Cost Above Minimum$234$0$0$5,297$20,988

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20062006201020102010
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  
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
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
Cassette player$50$50   
MP3-compatible player  $50$50$50
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 
Cornering lights$50$50   
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  $50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25
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$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$1,900$1,700$3,415$4,140$4,090
Value of Feature Adjustments$200$0$1,715$2,440$2,390
Value of Feature Adjustments-1810-1,536-2,187-2,147

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20062010
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

Luxury Plus Package Value Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
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
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Wood trim300No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Total Requested117545%
Total Not Requested142555%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60065%
Total Not Requested32535%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Sport Package Value Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40YR18 tires200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Metal pedals75No
255/40YR18 tires200No
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
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Wood trim300No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Total Requested142546%
Total Not Requested167554%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60065%
Total Not Requested32535%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS F

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60065%
Total Not Requested32535%

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