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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: $8,135

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,704

Nissan Maxima Platinum   
Difference: $7,405

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172016
ModelMaximaIS
TrimPlatinum350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $40,340 $40,870
Base Invoice $37,652 $38,009
Floor mats 220  
Adaptive cruise control   500
Blind spot warning system   600
Obstacle detection, rear   500
F Sport Package   3,155
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   2,645
RWD   0
Sunshade, rear, power   210
Heated steering wheel   150
Floor mats 167  
Adaptive cruise control   460
Blind spot warning system   552
Obstacle detection, rear   460
F Sport Package   2,905
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   2,441
RWD   0
Sunshade, rear, power   192
Heated steering wheel   140
Options (change) 220 7,760
Options (change) 167 7,150
Destination 885 950
Total Price $41,445 $49,580
Total Invoice $38,704 $46,109

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Lexus IS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Maxima Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,025
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,236
Model Year20172016
ModelMaximaIS
TrimPlatinum350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V6306hp V6
TransmissionCVT-7T8
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/30 MPG19/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 11835, 15
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18225/40-18
Total Price$41,445$49,580
Adjustments for Features-8900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,555$49,580
Total Invoice$38,704$46,109
Adjustments for Features-8310
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,873$46,109

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Features Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20172016
ModelMaximaIS
TrimPlatinum350
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 
Remote start$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Forward collision warning $200
High performance brake pads (optional) $0
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
Rear side airbags $300
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor$50 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Cargo net$40 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
DVD-compatible player $0
Siri Eyes Free support $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Fog lights$125 
LED headlights $1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Metal pedals $75
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Upholstered instrument cluster hood $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$6,605$5,715
Value of Feature Adjustments$890$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8310

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Maxima vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20172016
ModelMaximaIS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in110.2 in
Length192.8 in183.7 in
Width73.2 in71.3 in
Height56.5 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,471 lb.3,593 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.2 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom45.0 in44.8 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in53.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.5 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.2 in32.2 in
Cargo Volume14.3 ft310.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested65076%
Total Not Requested20024%
Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested37583%
Total Not Requested7517%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Metal pedals75No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
High performance brake pads (optional)0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250Yes
Front sport buckets100No
225/40YR18 tires200No
255/35YR18 tires200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
LED headlights500No
Total Requested95034%
Total Not Requested182566%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested95073%
Total Not Requested35027%

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