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Lexus IS vs. Nissan Sentra Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lexus IS vs. Nissan Sentra Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,405

Nissan Sentra SL   
Difference: $10,734

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,723

Nissan Sentra SL   
Difference: $8,054

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082014
ModelISISISSentra
Trim250350FSL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,855 $36,305 $56,000 $19,640
Base Invoice $27,151 $31,948 $49,280 $18,521
Navigation system 2,550 2,550 2,550  
Cargo net 59 59 59 55
Rear spoiler 355 355   340
Cargo mat 69 69 69  
Satellite radio 486 486 486  
Sunroof 0 0    
Floor mats       180
Navigation Package       800
Premium Package       1,200
Leather Package       1,030
Illuminated door sill trim plates       350
Navigation system 2,150 2,150 2,150  
Cargo net 35 35 35 49
Rear spoiler 246 246   270
Cargo mat 41 41 41  
Satellite radio 389 389 389  
Sunroof 0 0    
Floor mats       148
Navigation Package       702
Premium Package       1,053
Leather Package       904
Illuminated door sill trim plates       266
Options (change) 3,519 3,519 3,164 3,955
Options (change) 2,861 2,861 2,615 3,392
Destination 765 765 765 810
Total Price $35,139 $40,589 $59,929 $24,405
Total Invoice $30,777 $35,574 $52,660 $22,723

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Nissan Sentra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Sentra SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,254
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,634
Model Year2008200820082014
ModelISISISSentra
Trim250350FSL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine204hp V6306hp V6416hp V8130hp I4
TransmissionM6T6T8CVT
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)194, 12194, 12194, 12?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/40-19205/50-17
Total Price$35,139$40,589$59,929$24,405
Adjustments for Features-480-1,430-3,8300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,659$39,159$56,099$24,405
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,500$21,440$0
Total Invoice$30,777$35,574$52,660$22,723
Adjustments for Features-420-1,253-3,3650
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,357$34,321$49,295$22,723
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,964$18,938$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year2008200820082014
ModelISISISSentra
Trim250350FSL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300 
CVT   $1000
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Second-row low console  $100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 $75
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Infotainment 
App support   $0
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
CD player   $125
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
Traffic + travel information   $25
USB port   $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75 
Compass   $0
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25 
Power-folding mirrors  $50 
Steering-linked headlights  $150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25
Xenon HID headlights  $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100 
Folding second row seats   $300
Heated front seats  $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Memory system, driver seat  $200 
Memory system, passenger seat  $150 
Metal pedals  $75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$2,805$3,755$6,155$2,325
Value of Feature Adjustments$480$1,430$3,830$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-420-1,253-3,3650

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year20082014
ModelISSentra
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.5 in106.3 in
Length180.1 in182.1 in
Width70.9 in69.3 in
Height56.1 in58.9 in
Curb Weight3,456 lb.2,823 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in50.9 in
Row 1 Legroom43.9 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.7 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.7 in50.1 in
Row 2 Legroom30.6 in37.4 in
Cargo Volume13.0 ft315.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS F

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
App support0No
Total Requested90092%
Total Not Requested758%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Bose, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested113076%
Total Not Requested35024%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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