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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: $39,405

Nissan Maxima SV   
Difference: $9,869

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,817

Nissan Maxima SV   
Difference: $9,863

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092017
ModelMaximaIS
TrimSV350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,860 $41,370
Base Invoice $30,097 $38,474
Premium Package 3,450  
Tech Package 1,850  
Floor mats 180  
Rear spoiler 370 389
Luxury Package   4,425
Navigation system   1,735
RWD   0
Sunshade, rear, power   210
Cargo mat   105
Cargo net   65
Premium Package 2,993  
Tech Package 1,605  
Floor mats 135  
Rear spoiler 292 259
Luxury Package   4,072
Navigation system   1,604
RWD   0
Sunshade, rear, power   192
Cargo mat   65
Cargo net   39
Options (change) 5,850 6,929
Options (change) 5,025 6,231
Destination 695 975
Total Price $39,405 $49,274
Total Invoice $35,817 $45,680

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Lexus IS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Maxima SV
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,219
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,552
Model Year20092017
ModelMaximaIS
TrimSV350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6306hp V6
TransmissionCVT-6T8
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG19/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9293, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18225/40-18
Total Price$39,405$49,274
Adjustments for Features0-4,650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,405$44,624
Total Invoice$35,817$45,680
Adjustments for Features0-4,311
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,817$41,369

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20092017
ModelMaximaIS
TrimSV350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Remote app $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Pedestrian detection $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rear side airbags $300
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
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 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
Media drive$15 
Rear seat audio controls$25 
SD Card slot$25 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
LED headlights $1000
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat$150 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Folding second row seats $300
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Upholstered instrument cluster hood $50
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Total Value of Features$3,565$8,215
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,650
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,311

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20092017
ModelMaximaIS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in110.2 in
Length190.6 in184.3 in
Width73.2 in71.3 in
Height57.8 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,556 lb.3,593 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom43.8 in44.8 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in53.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in32.2 in
Cargo Volume14.2 ft310.8 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 port25Yes
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Second-row 3-person bench0No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested226583%
Total Not Requested47517%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested115095%
Total Not Requested655%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
LED headlights500No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested180048%
Total Not Requested197552%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested62596%
Total Not Requested254%

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