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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: $41,431

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $769

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,774

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $2,540

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720102010
ModelMaximaISIS
TrimPlatinum250350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $40,340 $32,145 $37,595
Base Invoice $37,652 $28,929 $33,833
Floor mats 220    
Rear spoiler 405 389 389
Illuminated door sill trim plates 350    
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   1,500 1,500
Obstacle detection, rear   500 500
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   3,905 3,905
Luxury Plus Package Value Edition   1,980 1,980
Cargo mat   73 73
Cargo net   64 64
Floor mats 167    
Rear spoiler 344 268 268
Illuminated door sill trim plates 266    
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   1,200 1,200
Obstacle detection, rear   400 400
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   3,237 3,237
Luxury Plus Package Value Edition   1,782 1,782
Cargo mat   44 44
Cargo net   39 39
Options (change) 975 8,411 8,411
Options (change) 777 6,970 6,970
Destination 885 875 875
Total Price $42,200 $41,431 $46,881
Total Invoice $39,314 $36,774 $41,678

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Lexus IS

Lowest Adjusted Price: Nissan Maxima Platinum
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Lexus IS 250
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,516
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $411
Model Year201720102010
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$41,431$46,881
Adjustments for Features-2,2850-950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,915$41,431$45,931
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,500
Total Invoice$39,314$36,774$41,678
Adjustments for Features-2,1290-845
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,185$36,774$40,833
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,059

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Lexus IS

Model Year201720102010
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  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
HD radio$50  
SMS text-to-speech reader$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
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$5,950$3,665$4,615
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,285$0$950
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,1290-845

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20172010
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%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested117577%
Total Not Requested35023%
Luxury Plus Package Value Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
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
Illuminated door sill trim plates200Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Wood trim300No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Total Requested192574%
Total Not Requested67526%

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%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested117577%
Total Not Requested35023%
Luxury Plus Package Value Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
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
Illuminated door sill trim plates200Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Wood trim300No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Total Requested192574%
Total Not Requested67526%

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