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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: $36,150

Nissan Maxima SL   
Difference: $6,625

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,979

Nissan Maxima SL   
Difference: $4,321

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082006
ModelMaximaMaximaIS
TrimSESL350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,630 $30,880 $35,440
Base Invoice $26,229 $28,286 $31,186
Platinum Edition Package 1,100 1,100  
Sensory Package 2,550    
Floor mats 175 175  
Stability control 600 600  
Sunroof 900 900  
Navigation system 1,800 1,800 2,550
Sport Package     3,695
Obstacle detection, rear     500
Platinum Edition Package 1,006 1,006  
Sensory Package 2,213    
Floor mats 131 131  
Stability control 520 520  
Sunroof 780 780  
Navigation system 1,561 1,561 2,168
Sport Package     2,956
Obstacle detection, rear     400
Options (change) 7,125 4,575 6,745
Options (change) 6,211 3,998 5,524
Destination 695 695 590
Total Price $36,450 $36,150 $42,775
Total Invoice $33,135 $32,979 $37,300

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Lexus IS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Maxima SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,625
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,566
Model Year200820082006
ModelMaximaMaximaIS
TrimSESL350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine255hp V6255hp V6306hp V6
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/25 MPG19/25 MPG21/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 8320, 8194, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18225/55-17225/40-18
Total Price$36,450$36,150$42,775
Adjustments for Features-3000-1,000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,150$36,150$41,775
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$0
Total Invoice$33,135$32,979$37,300
Adjustments for Features-2730-872
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,862$32,979$36,428
Cost Above Minimum$0$117$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Lexus IS

Model Year200820082006
ModelMaximaMaximaIS
TrimSESL350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Rearview camera  $200
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Rear spoiler$200  
Infotainment 
Satellite radio$200$200 
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights$50$50 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Memory system, passenger seat  $150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$2,290$1,990$2,990
Value of Feature Adjustments$300$0$1,000
Value of Feature Adjustments-2730-872

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See a complete comparison of Nissan Maxima vs. Lexus IS features.

Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20082006
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 Weight3,579 lb.3,527 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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See a complete comparison of Nissan Maxima vs. Lexus IS specs.

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SE

Platinum Edition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested137590%
Total Not Requested15010%
Sensory Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Satellite radio200No
Compass0No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 320W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested157574%
Total Not Requested55026%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SL

Platinum Edition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested137590%
Total Not Requested15010%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40YR18 tires200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Metal pedals75No
255/40YR18 tires200No
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
Total Requested142555%
Total Not Requested117545%
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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