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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: $22,680

Nissan Sentra 2.0SL   
Difference: $12,602

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,976

Nissan Sentra 2.0SL   
Difference: $10,272

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920092011
ModelISISISSentra
Trim250350F2.0SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,155 $36,605 $56,610 $19,390
Base Invoice $27,727 $32,578 $50,382 $18,084
Navigation system 2,550 2,550 2,570  
Rear spoiler 389 389    
iPod integration 299 299 299  
Cargo net 64 64 64  
Sunroof 0 0    
Special Value Package       990
Mud guards       150
Leather seating surfaces       900
Floor mats       120
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       130
Interior ambient lighting       240
Navigation system 2,150 2,150 2,166  
Rear spoiler 268 268    
iPod integration 239 239 239  
Cargo net 39 39 39  
Sunroof 0 0    
Special Value Package       859
Mud guards       115
Leather seating surfaces       780
Floor mats       94
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       112
Interior ambient lighting       172
Options (change) 3,302 3,302 2,933 2,530
Options (change) 2,696 2,696 2,444 2,132
Destination 825 825 825 760
Total Price $35,282 $40,732 $60,368 $22,680
Total Invoice $31,248 $36,099 $53,651 $20,976

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Nissan Sentra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Sentra 2.0SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,222
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,050
Model Year2009200920092011
ModelISISISSentra
Trim250350F2.0SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine204hp V6306hp V6416hp V8140hp I4
TransmissionM6T6T8CVT
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)194, 12194, 12194, 12160, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/40-19205/55-16
Total Price$35,282$40,732$60,368$22,680
Adjustments for Features-1,380-2,330-4,7300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,902$38,402$55,638$22,680
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,500$21,736$0
Total Invoice$31,248$36,099$53,651$20,976
Adjustments for Features-1,222-2,065-4,2040
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,026$34,034$49,447$20,976
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,008$19,421$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year2009200920092011
ModelISISISSentra
Trim250350F2.0SL
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 steering wheel, manual   $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150$150 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Brake assist$50$50$50 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Second-row low console  $100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0$0 
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 
Bodyside moldings   $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
CD player   $125
iPod integration$100$100$100 
Satellite radio   $200
USB port   $25
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Heated mirrors$25$25$25 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25 
Power-folding mirrors  $50 
Steering-linked headlights  $150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$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 
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$3,580$4,530$6,930$2,200
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,380$2,330$4,730$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,222-2,065-4,2040

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year20092011
ModelISSentra
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.5 in105.7 in
Length180.1 in179.8 in
Width70.9 in70.5 in
Height56.1 in59.5 in
Curb Weight3,456 lb.2,854 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom43.9 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.7 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.7 in53.0 in
Row 2 Legroom30.6 in34.5 in
Cargo Volume13.0 ft313.1 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 audio100No
Total Requested90090%
Total Not Requested10010%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested90090%
Total Not Requested10010%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS F

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested90090%
Total Not Requested10010%

Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra 2.0SL

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Special Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Total Requested1820100%
Total Not Requested00%

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