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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: $26,037

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,314

Nissan Maxima Platinum   
Difference: $24,112

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172012
ModelMaximaIS
TrimPlatinumF
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $40,340 $61,300
Base Invoice $37,652 $57,009
Floor mats 220  
Rear spoiler 405  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 350  
Adaptive cruise control   1,500
Obstacle detection, rear   500
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   3,925
Cargo mat   73
Cargo net   64
Floor mats 167  
Rear spoiler 344  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 266  
Adaptive cruise control   1,380
Obstacle detection, rear   460
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   3,619
Cargo mat   44
Cargo net   39
Options (change) 975 6,062
Options (change) 777 5,542
Destination 885 875
Total Price $42,200 $68,237
Total Invoice $39,314 $63,426

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Lexus IS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Maxima Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $27,422
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,402
Model Year20172012
ModelMaximaIS
TrimPlatinumF
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V6416hp V8
TransmissionCVT-7T8
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 11300, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18225/40-19
Total Price$42,200$68,237
Adjustments for Features-1,3850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,815$68,237
Total Invoice$39,314$63,426
Adjustments for Features-1,2900
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,024$63,426

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20172012
ModelMaximaIS
TrimPlatinumF
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Remote app$25 
Remote start$150 
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras$500 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Forward collision warning $200
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 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Second-row low console $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Laminated front side windows$200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio$50 
iPod integration $100
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
USB port$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 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Folding second row seats$300 
Leather door panel trim $250
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Metal pedals $75
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$6,475$5,090
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,385$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,2900

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20172012
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 F

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested850100%
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
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested117577%
Total Not Requested35023%

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