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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: $38,900

Nissan Maxima SV   
Difference: $576

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,416

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $428

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201120112011
ModelMaximaISISIS
TrimSV250350F
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,380 $33,295 $39,720 $60,660
Base Invoice $31,845 $29,966 $35,748 $54,594
Sport Package 2,000      
Tech Package 1,150      
Floor mats 210      
Illuminated door sill trim plates 350      
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   3,905 3,905 3,925
Rear spoiler   389 389  
Cargo mat   73 73 73
Cargo net   64 64 64
Xenon HID headlights   875    
Sport Package 1,755      
Tech Package 1,009      
Floor mats 159      
Illuminated door sill trim plates 266      
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   3,471 3,471 3,489
Rear spoiler   268 268  
Cargo mat   44 44 44
Cargo net   39 39 39
Xenon HID headlights   753    
Options (change) 3,710 5,306 4,431 4,062
Options (change) 3,189 4,575 3,822 3,572
Destination 810 875 875 875
Total Price $38,900 $39,476 $45,026 $65,597
Total Invoice $35,844 $35,416 $40,445 $59,041

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Lexus IS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Maxima SV
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,076
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $33
Model Year2014201120112011
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)245/40-19225/45-17225/45-17225/40-19
Total Price$38,900$39,476$45,026$65,597
Adjustments for Features-5000-1,000-2,550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,400$39,476$44,026$63,047
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,550$23,571
Total Invoice$35,844$35,416$40,445$59,041
Adjustments for Features-4610-898-2,295
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,383$35,416$39,547$56,746
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,131$21,330

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Lexus IS

Model Year2014201120112011
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   
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
Cargo Management 
Second-row low console   $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Rain-sensing wipers   $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15$15
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
CD player$125   
iPod integration $100$100$100
Media drive$15   
SD Card slot$25   
Surround sound $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
USB port$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75
Headlight washers  $50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  $25
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100
Cooled or ventilated driver seat$150   
Heated front seats$200  $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200  $200
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250
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$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  $100
Total Value of Features$2,815$2,315$3,315$4,865
Value of Feature Adjustments$500$0$1,000$2,550
Value of Feature Adjustments-4610-898-2,295

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20142011
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

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Rear spoiler200Yes
245/40VR19 tires400No
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 controls100Yes
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Second-row 3-person bench0Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested176559%
Total Not Requested125041%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large10No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested95096%
Total Not Requested354%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92561%
Total Not Requested60039%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92561%
Total Not Requested60039%

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
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested92561%
Total Not Requested60039%

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