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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: $39,175

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $2,680

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,586

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $3,451

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012200920092009
ModelMaximaISISIS
TrimSV250350F
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,120 $31,155 $36,605 $56,610
Base Invoice $32,163 $27,727 $32,578 $50,382
Premium Package 3,300      
Tech Package 1,850      
Floor mats 195      
Illuminated door sill trim plates 235      
Rear spoiler 375 389 389  
Luxury Plus Package   2,380 2,380  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   3,990 3,990 4,010
Sunroof   0 0  
iPod integration   299 299 299
Cargo mat   73 73 73
Cargo net   64 64 64
Premium Package 2,862      
Tech Package 1,605      
Floor mats 146      
Illuminated door sill trim plates 183      
Rear spoiler 298 268 268  
Luxury Plus Package   2,142 2,142  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   3,302 3,302 3,318
Sunroof   0 0  
iPod integration   239 239 239
Cargo mat   44 44 44
Cargo net   39 39 39
Options (change) 5,955 7,195 7,195 4,446
Options (change) 5,094 6,034 6,034 3,640
Destination 780 825 825 825
Total Price $41,855 $39,175 $44,625 $61,881
Total Invoice $38,037 $34,586 $39,437 $54,847

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Lexus IS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus IS 250
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,105
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,826
Model Year2012200920092009
ModelMaximaISISIS
TrimSV250350F
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6204hp V6306hp V6416hp V8
TransmissionCVT-6M6T6T8
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9300, 14300, 14300, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18225/45-17225/45-17225/40-19
Total Price$41,855$39,175$44,625$61,881
Adjustments for Features0-425-1,375-1,175
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,855$38,750$43,250$60,706
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,500$21,956
Total Invoice$38,037$34,586$39,437$54,847
Adjustments for Features0-375-1,215-1,041
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,037$34,211$38,222$53,806
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,011$19,595

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Lexus IS

Model Year2012200920092009
ModelMaximaISISIS
TrimSV250350F
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100   
6-speed manual $150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100   
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225$225 
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
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Second-row low console   $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150   
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15$15
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Panoramic sunroof$1200   
Sunroof $900$900$900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25   
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
CD player$125   
iPod integration $100$100$100
Media drive$15   
Rear seat audio controls$25   
Satellite radio$200   
SD Card slot$25   
Surround sound $250$250$250
Traffic + travel information$25   
USB port$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100
Cooled or ventilated driver seat$150   
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300 
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50   
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150
Metal pedals   $75
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Wood trim $300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  $100
Total Value of Features$3,615$4,040$4,990$4,790
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$425$1,375$1,175
Value of Feature Adjustments0-375-1,215-1,041

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20122009
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 Weight3,557 lb.3,456 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
Panoramic sunroof300No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Rear air vents with manual controls50No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150Yes
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
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Second-row 3-person bench0Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
A/V input jacks25No
USB port25No
Media drive, small5No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested184074%
Total Not Requested63026%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested70089%
Total Not Requested9011%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250

Luxury Plus 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
Illuminated door sill trim plates200Yes
Total Requested152559%
Total Not Requested107541%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested100063%
Total Not Requested60037%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Luxury Plus 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
Illuminated door sill trim plates200Yes
Total Requested152559%
Total Not Requested107541%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested100063%
Total Not Requested60037%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS F

Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested100063%
Total Not Requested60037%

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