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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: $4,592

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,252

Nissan Maxima SL   
Difference: $3,756

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006201120112011
ModelMaximaMaximaISISIS
TrimSESL250350F
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,900 $30,000 $33,295 $39,720 $60,660
Base Invoice $25,511 $27,437 $29,966 $35,748 $54,594
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 150 150 875    
Stability control 600 600      
Satellite radio 350 350      
F Sport Package     2,440 2,440  
Cargo net     64 64 64
Cargo mat     73 73 73
Driver Preferred Package 3,035 694      
Mud guards 99 99      
Floor mats 121 121      
Navigation system 1,561 1,561 2,233 2,233 2,251
Sunroof 780 780      
Xenon HID headlights 131 131 753    
Stability control 520 520      
Satellite radio 304 304      
F Sport Package     2,098 2,098  
Cargo net     39 39 39
Cargo mat     44 44 44
Options (change) 7,590 4,890 5,917 5,042 2,622
Options (change) 6,551 4,210 5,167 4,414 2,334
Destination 605 605 875 875 875
Total Price $36,095 $35,495 $40,087 $45,637 $64,157
Total Invoice $32,667 $32,252 $36,008 $41,037 $57,803

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Lexus IS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Maxima SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,527
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,698
Model Year20062006201120112011
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)245/45-18225/55-17225/40-18225/40-18225/40-19
Total Price$36,095$35,495$40,087$45,637$64,157
Adjustments for Features-2000-65-1,065-2,340
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,895$35,495$40,022$44,572$61,817
Cost Above Minimum$400$0$0$4,550$21,795
Total Invoice$32,667$32,252$36,008$41,037$57,803
Adjustments for Features-1810-58-958-2,108
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,486$32,252$35,950$40,079$55,695
Cost Above Minimum$234$0$0$4,129$19,745

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20062006201120112011
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
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  $350
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
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$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   
iPod integration  $100$100$100
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 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75  $75
Cornering lights$50$50   
Headlight washers   $50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  $25
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
Folding second row seats$300$300   
Illuminated door sill trim plates    $200
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  $200
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0$0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$2,625$2,425$2,490$3,490$4,765
Value of Feature Adjustments$200$0$65$1,065$2,340
Value of Feature Adjustments-1810-58-958-2,108

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20062011
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

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40YR18 tires200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Front sport buckets100No
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75No
255/40YR18 tires200No
Door sill trim plates100No
Total Requested65049%
Total Not Requested67551%
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

F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40YR18 tires200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Front sport buckets100No
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75No
255/40YR18 tires200No
Door sill trim plates100No
Total Requested65049%
Total Not Requested67551%
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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