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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: $8,180

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,252

Nissan Maxima SL   
Difference: $8,423

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062016
ModelMaximaMaximaIS
TrimSESL350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,900 $30,000 $40,870
Base Invoice $25,511 $27,437 $38,009
Sunroof 900 900  
Stability control 600 600  
Floor mats 160 160  
Navigation system 1,800 1,800 1,505
Xenon HID headlights 150 150  
Driver Preferred Package 3,500 800  
Mud guards 130 130  
Satellite radio   350  
Rearview camera     350
RWD     0
Sunroof 780 780  
Stability control 520 520  
Floor mats 121 121  
Navigation system 1,561 1,561 1,392
Xenon HID headlights 131 131  
Driver Preferred Package 3,035 694  
Mud guards 99 99  
Satellite radio   304  
Rearview camera     324
RWD     0
Options (change) 7,240 4,890 1,855
Options (change) 6,247 4,210 1,716
Destination 605 605 950
Total Price $35,745 $35,495 $43,675
Total Invoice $32,363 $32,252 $40,675

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Lexus IS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Maxima SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,920
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,181
Model Year200620062016
ModelMaximaMaximaIS
TrimSESL350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine265hp V6265hp V6306hp V6
TransmissionT5T5T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG20/28 MPG19/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 8320, 8293, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18225/55-17225/40-18
Total Price$35,745$35,495$43,675
Adjustments for Features00-260
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,745$35,495$43,415
Cost Above Minimum$250$0$0
Total Invoice$32,363$32,252$40,675
Adjustments for Features00-242
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,363$32,252$40,433
Cost Above Minimum$111$0$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Lexus IS

Model Year200620062016
ModelMaximaMaximaIS
TrimSESL350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300
FWD$0$0 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Proximity key  $250
Remote app  $25
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Rear side airbags  $300
Rearview camera  $200
Tire-pressure monitor  $75
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Cargo net$40$40 
Climate Control 
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Rear spoiler$200  
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Cassette player$50$50 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
DVD-compatible player  $0
HD radio  $50
MP3-compatible player  $50
Satellite radio $200$200
Siri Eyes Free support  $0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Cornering lights$50$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats$200$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Upholstered instrument cluster hood  $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$3,755$3,755$4,015
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$260
Value of Feature Adjustments00-242

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20062016
ModelMaximaIS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.2 in110.2 in
Length193.5 in183.7 in
Width71.7 in71.3 in
Height58.3 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,473 lb.3,593 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.5 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom43.9 in44.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in53.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.8 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in32.2 in
Cargo Volume15.5 ft310.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SE

Driver Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Rear spoiler200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Compass0No
Bose, 320W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested37513%
Total Not Requested247587%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SL

Driver Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested15019%
Total Not Requested62581%

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%

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