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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: $36,245

Nissan Maxima SL   
Difference: $6,093

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,877

Nissan Maxima SL   
Difference: $6,485

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072007201320132013
ModelMaximaMaximaISISIS
TrimSESL250350F
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,050 $30,150 $35,065 $40,320 $61,750
Base Invoice $25,648 $27,575 $32,611 $37,496 $57,430
Driver Preferred Package 3,600 1,000      
Mud guards 140 140      
Floor mats 170 170      
Navigation system 1,800 1,800 2,490 2,490 2,490
Sunroof 900 900      
Xenon HID headlights 150 150 875    
Satellite radio 350 350      
Stability control 600 600      
Rear spoiler   360      
F Sport Package     2,440 2,440  
Obstacle detection, rear     500 500 500
Cargo mat     73 73 73
Driver Preferred Package 3,122 867      
Mud guards 105 105      
Floor mats 127 127      
Navigation system 1,561 1,561 2,300 2,300 2,300
Sunroof 780 780      
Xenon HID headlights 131 131 807    
Satellite radio 304 304      
Stability control 520 520      
Rear spoiler   282      
F Sport Package     2,245 2,245  
Obstacle detection, rear     460 460 460
Cargo mat     44 44 44
Options (change) 7,710 5,470 6,378 5,503 3,063
Options (change) 6,650 4,677 5,856 5,049 2,804
Destination 625 625 895 895 895
Total Price $36,385 $36,245 $42,338 $46,718 $65,708
Total Invoice $32,923 $32,877 $39,362 $43,440 $61,129

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Lexus IS

Lowest Adjusted Price: Nissan Maxima SL
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Nissan Maxima SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,453
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,934
Model Year20072007201320132013
ModelMaximaMaximaISISIS
TrimSESL250350F
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine255hp V6255hp V6204hp V6306hp V6416hp V8
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6T6T6T8
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$36,385$36,245$42,338$46,718$65,708
Adjustments for Features-1000-640-690-1,865
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,285$36,245$41,698$46,028$63,843
Cost Above Minimum$40$0$0$4,330$22,145
Total Invoice$32,923$32,877$39,362$43,440$61,129
Adjustments for Features-900-595-642-1,735
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,833$32,877$38,767$42,798$59,394
Cost Above Minimum$0$44$0$4,031$20,627

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20072007201320132013
ModelMaximaMaximaISISIS
TrimSESL250350F
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1300
FWD$0$0   
RWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100   
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
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150
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   
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0
HD radio  $50$50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25
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   $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$100$100
Total Value of Features$2,575$2,475$3,115$3,165$4,340
Value of Feature Adjustments$100$0$640$690$1,865
Value of Feature Adjustments-900-595-642-1,735

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20072013
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 Weight3,580 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
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Compass0No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Bose, 320W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested250085%
Total Not Requested45015%

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
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested92590%
Total Not Requested10010%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75No
Door sill trim plates100No
Front sport buckets100No
225/40YR18 tires200No
255/40YR18 tires200No
Total Requested65049%
Total Not Requested67551%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
HD radio50No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Total Requested60060%
Total Not Requested40040%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75No
Door sill trim plates100No
Front sport buckets100No
225/40YR18 tires200No
255/40YR18 tires200No
Total Requested65049%
Total Not Requested67551%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
HD radio50No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Total Requested60060%
Total Not Requested40040%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS F

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
HD radio50No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Total Requested60060%
Total Not Requested40040%

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