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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: $42,200

Nissan Maxima Platinum   
Difference: $1,224

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,405

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $1,909

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720082008
ModelMaximaISIS
TrimPlatinum250350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $40,340 $30,855 $36,305
Base Invoice $37,652 $27,151 $31,948
Floor mats 220    
Rear spoiler 405 355 355
Illuminated door sill trim plates 350    
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   2,850 2,850
Obstacle detection, rear   500 500
Luxury Package   3,495 3,495
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   3,990 3,990
Sunroof   0 0
Satellite radio   486 486
Cargo mat   69 69
Cargo net   59 59
Floor mats 167    
Rear spoiler 344 246 246
Illuminated door sill trim plates 266    
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   2,280 2,280
Obstacle detection, rear   400 400
Luxury Package   2,796 2,796
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   3,302 3,302
Sunroof   0 0
Satellite radio   389 389
Cargo mat   41 41
Cargo net   35 35
Options (change) 975 11,804 11,804
Options (change) 777 9,489 9,489
Destination 885 765 765
Total Price $42,200 $43,424 $48,874
Total Invoice $39,314 $37,405 $42,202

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Lexus IS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Maxima Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,784
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $476
Model Year201720082008
ModelMaximaISIS
TrimPlatinum250350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V6204hp V6306hp V6
TransmissionCVT-7M6T6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 11300, 14300, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$42,200$43,424$48,874
Adjustments for Features-2,5600-950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,640$43,424$47,924
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,500
Total Invoice$39,314$37,405$42,202
Adjustments for Features-2,3850-820
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,929$37,405$41,382
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,977

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Lexus IS

Model Year201720082008
ModelMaximaISIS
TrimPlatinum250350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100  
6-speed manual $150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0  
RWD $0$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$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Moving object detection, front$25  
Moving object detection, rear$25  
Predictive forward collision warning$250  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor$50  
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows$200  
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
App support$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
HD radio$50  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic + travel information$25  
USB port$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750  
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300  
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50  
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Wood trim $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Total Value of Features$6,225$3,665$4,615
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,560$0$950
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,3850-820

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20172008
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 Weight3,472 lb.3,456 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 250

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
Illuminated door sill trim plates200Yes
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 Requested192574%
Total Not Requested67526%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested125078%
Total Not Requested35022%

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
Illuminated door sill trim plates200Yes
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 Requested192574%
Total Not Requested67526%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested125078%
Total Not Requested35022%

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