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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: $41,445

Nissan Maxima Platinum   
Difference: $3,980

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,704

Nissan Maxima Platinum   
Difference: $716

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172006
ModelMaximaIS
TrimPlatinum350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $40,340 $35,440
Base Invoice $37,652 $31,186
Floor mats 220  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   2,850
Obstacle detection, rear   500
Luxury Package   3,495
Navigation system   2,550
Floor mats 167  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   2,280
Obstacle detection, rear   400
Luxury Package   2,796
Navigation system   2,168
Options (change) 220 9,395
Options (change) 167 7,644
Destination 885 590
Total Price $41,445 $45,425
Total Invoice $38,704 $39,420

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Lexus IS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Maxima Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,345
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,925
Model Year20172006
ModelMaximaIS
TrimPlatinum350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V6306hp V6
TransmissionCVT-7T6
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/30 MPG21/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 11194, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18225/45-17
Total Price$41,445$45,425
Adjustments for Features-2,3650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,080$45,425
Total Invoice$38,704$39,420
Adjustments for Features-2,2090
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,495$39,420

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20172006
ModelMaximaIS
TrimPlatinum350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Remote app$25 
Remote start$150 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras$500 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Moving object detection, front$25 
Moving object detection, rear$25 
Predictive forward collision warning$250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor$50 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Cargo net$40 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
Satellite radio$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$6,730$4,365
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,365$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,2090

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20172006
ModelMaximaIS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in107.5 in
Length192.8 in180.1 in
Width73.2 in70.9 in
Height56.5 in56.1 in
Curb Weight3,471 lb.3,527 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.2 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom45.0 in43.9 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in52.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.5 in53.7 in
Row 2 Legroom34.2 in30.6 in
Cargo Volume14.3 ft313.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Wood trim300No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
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
Total Requested172572%
Total Not Requested67528%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

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