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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: $40,600

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $330

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,221

Nissan Maxima SV   
Difference: $572

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201420142014
ModelMaximaISISIS
TrimSV250350F
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,450 $36,100 $39,615 $63,600
Base Invoice $31,550 $33,573 $36,841 $59,148
Floor mats 195      
Rear spoiler 375      
Tech Package 1,850      
Premium Package 3,300      
All Weather Package   360 360  
225/40YR18   935 935  
Navigation system   2,085 2,085 2,490
Sunshade, rear, power   210 210  
Cargo net       64
Cargo mat       73
Floor mats 146      
Rear spoiler 298      
Tech Package 1,605      
Premium Package 2,862      
All Weather Package   332 332  
225/40YR18   859 859  
Navigation system   1,927 1,927 2,300
Sunshade, rear, power   192 192  
Cargo net       39
Cargo mat       44
Options (change) 5,720 3,590 3,590 2,627
Options (change) 4,911 3,310 3,310 2,383
Destination 760 910 910 910
Total Price $40,930 $40,600 $44,115 $67,137
Total Invoice $37,221 $37,793 $41,061 $62,441

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Lexus IS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Maxima SV
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $200
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,054
Model Year2011201420142014
ModelMaximaISISIS
TrimSV250350F
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6204hp V6306hp V6416hp V8
TransmissionCVT-6T6T8T8
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 8?, 8194, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18225/40-18225/40-18225/40-19
Total Price$40,930$40,600$44,115$67,137
Adjustments for Features-5300-200-1,980
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,400$40,600$43,915$65,157
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,315$24,557
Total Invoice$37,221$37,793$41,061$62,441
Adjustments for Features-4820-186-1,842
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,739$37,793$40,875$60,599
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,082$22,806

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Lexus IS

Model Year2011201420142014
ModelMaximaISISIS
TrimSV250350F
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100 
Remote app $25$25$25
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Rear side airbags $300$300 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40  $40
Cargo net$40  $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100  $100
Second-row low console   $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Rain-sensing wipers   $175
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150   
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15$15
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Carbon fiber rear spoiler   $300
Panoramic sunroof$1200   
Rear spoiler$200   
Sunroof $900$900$900
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player$125$125$125 
HD radio $50$50$50
Media drive$15   
Rear seat audio controls$25   
SD Card slot$25   
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75
Headlight washers $50$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  $25
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100
Cooled or ventilated driver seat$150   
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 
Folding second row seats $300$300 
Heated front seats$200  $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250
Leather seating surfaces$900  $900
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50   
Memory system, driver seat$200  $200
Metal pedals   $75
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood $50$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$5,470$4,940$5,140$6,920
Value of Feature Adjustments$530$0$200$1,980
Value of Feature Adjustments-4820-186-1,842

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20112014
ModelMaximaIS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in110.2 in
Length190.6 in183.7 in
Width73.2 in71.3 in
Height57.8 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,557 lb.3,462 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

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested75095%
Total Not Requested405%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Panoramic sunroof300No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Rear air vents with manual controls50No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
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
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Second-row 3-person bench0Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
A/V input jacks25No
USB port25Yes
Media drive, small5No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested191578%
Total Not Requested55522%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250

225/40YR18 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
225/40YR18 tires200No
255/35YR18 tires200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
All Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested10067%
Total Not Requested5033%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Remote app25No
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Total Requested87595%
Total Not Requested505%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

225/40YR18 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
225/40YR18 tires200No
255/35YR18 tires200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
All Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested10067%
Total Not Requested5033%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Remote app25No
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Total Requested87595%
Total Not Requested505%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS F

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Remote app25No
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Total Requested92590%
Total Not Requested10010%

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