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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: $39,400

Nissan Maxima SV   
Difference: $3,675

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,325

Nissan Maxima SV   
Difference: $3,753

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142015
ModelMaximaIS
TrimSV250
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,380 $36,550
Base Invoice $31,845 $33,994
Tech Package 1,150  
Premium Package 2,850  
Floor mats 210  
Navigation system   1,855
Luxury Package   3,535
Sunshade, rear, power   210
RWD   0
Tech Package 1,009  
Premium Package 2,502  
Floor mats 159  
Navigation system   1,716
Luxury Package   3,251
Sunshade, rear, power   192
RWD   0
Options (change) 4,210 5,600
Options (change) 3,670 5,159
Destination 810 925
Total Price $39,400 $43,075
Total Invoice $36,325 $40,078

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Lexus IS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Maxima SV
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,530
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,757
Model Year20142015
ModelMaximaIS
TrimSV250
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6204hp V6
TransmissionCVT-6T6
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG19/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9293, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18225/45-17
Total Price$39,400$43,075
Adjustments for Features0-2,145
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,400$40,930
Total Invoice$36,325$40,078
Adjustments for Features0-1,996
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,325$38,082

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20142015
ModelMaximaIS
TrimSV250
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 
Remote app $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rear side airbags $300
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Cargo net$40 
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 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
App support $0
HD radio $50
Media drive$15 
Rear seat audio controls$25 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
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$3,770$5,915
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,145
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,996

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20142015
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 Weight3,556 lb.3,553 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
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%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Panoramic sunroof300No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Rear air vents with manual controls50No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo net40No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150Yes
Second-row 3-person bench0No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested180065%
Total Not Requested96535%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested87595%
Total Not Requested505%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
LED headlights500No
Total Requested150049%
Total Not Requested157551%

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