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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: $39,035

Nissan Maxima SV   
Difference: $3,040

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,525

Nissan Maxima SV   
Difference: $1,215

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092006
ModelMaximaIS
TrimSV350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,860 $35,440
Base Invoice $30,097 $31,186
Premium Package 3,450  
Tech Package 1,850  
Floor mats 180  
Navigation system   2,550
Luxury Package   3,495
Premium Package 2,993  
Tech Package 1,605  
Floor mats 135  
Navigation system   2,168
Luxury Package   2,796
Options (change) 5,480 6,045
Options (change) 4,733 4,964
Destination 695 590
Total Price $39,035 $42,075
Total Invoice $35,525 $36,740

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Lexus IS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Maxima SV
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,295
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $564
Model Year20092006
ModelMaximaIS
TrimSV350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6306hp V6
TransmissionCVT-6T6
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG21/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9194, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18225/45-17
Total Price$39,035$42,075
Adjustments for Features0-745
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,035$41,330
Total Invoice$35,525$36,740
Adjustments for Features0-651
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,525$36,089

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20092006
ModelMaximaIS
TrimSV350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Cargo net$40 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Exterior 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
Media drive$15 
Rear seat audio controls$25 
Satellite radio$200 
Traffic information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat$150 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Wood trim $300
Total Value of Features$3,320$4,065
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$745
Value of Feature Adjustments0-651

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20092006
ModelMaximaIS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in107.5 in
Length190.6 in180.1 in
Width73.2 in70.9 in
Height57.8 in56.1 in
Curb Weight3,556 lb.3,527 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom43.8 in43.9 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in52.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in53.7 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in30.6 in
Cargo Volume14.2 ft313.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SV

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Panoramic sunroof300No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Rear air vents with manual controls50No
USB port25No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Satellite radio200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo net40No
Second-row 3-person bench0Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested200073%
Total Not Requested74027%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
A/V input jacks25No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested90074%
Total Not Requested31526%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Wood trim300No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
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 mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested132555%
Total Not Requested107545%

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