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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: $25,285

Nissan Sentra SL   
Difference: $13,795

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,906

Nissan Sentra SL   
Difference: $10,366

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009200920182018
ModelISISISSentraSentra
Trim250350FSRSL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,155 $36,605 $56,610 $20,500 $23,440
Base Invoice $27,727 $32,578 $50,382 $19,481 $22,267
Navigation system 2,550 2,550 2,570    
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system 2,850 2,850 2,850    
Cargo net 64 64 64 70 70
Rear spoiler 389 389     340
Cargo mat 73 73 73    
iPod integration 299 299 299    
Sunroof 0 0      
Xenon HID headlights 875 875      
Premium Package       3,560  
Floor mats       200 200
Illuminated door sill trim plates       350 350
Navigation system 2,150 2,150 2,166    
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system 2,280 2,280 2,280    
Cargo net 39 39 39 49 49
Rear spoiler 268 268     270
Cargo mat 44 44 44    
iPod integration 239 239 239    
Sunroof 0 0      
Xenon HID headlights 700 700      
Premium Package       3,150  
Floor mats       169 169
Illuminated door sill trim plates       266 266
Options (change) 7,100 7,100 5,856 4,180 960
Options (change) 5,720 5,720 4,768 3,634 754
Destination 825 825 825 885 885
Total Price $39,080 $44,530 $63,291 $25,565 $25,285
Total Invoice $34,272 $39,123 $55,975 $24,000 $23,906

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Nissan Sentra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Sentra SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,890
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,401
Model Year20092009200920182018
ModelISISISSentraSentra
Trim250350FSRSL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine204hp V6306hp V6416hp V8130hp I4130hp I4
TransmissionM6T6T8CVTCVT
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)194, 12194, 12194, 12?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/40-19205/50-17205/50-17
Total Price$39,080$44,530$63,291$25,565$25,285
Adjustments for Features0-950-2,700-1,120-1,095
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,080$43,580$60,591$24,445$24,190
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,500$21,511$255$0
Total Invoice$34,272$39,123$55,975$24,000$23,906
Adjustments for Features0-835-2,388-1,051-1,035
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,272$38,288$53,587$22,949$22,871
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,016$19,315$78$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year20092009200920182018
ModelISISISSentraSentra
Trim250350FSRSL
Body4dr Sedan4dr 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$1000
RWD$0$0$0  
FWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system   $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100$100
Forward collision warning   $200$200
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0  
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100$100
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$75
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25 
Infotainment 
App support   $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325  
CD player   $125$125
iPod integration$100$100$100  
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)   $0$0
Satellite radio   $200$200
Siri Eyes Free support   $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200$200
Traffic + travel information   $25$25
USB port   $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   $750$750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25  
Power-folding mirrors  $50  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100  
Folding second row seats   $300$300
Heated front seats  $200$200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200$200
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250  
Memory system, driver seat  $200  
Memory system, passenger seat  $150  
Metal pedals  $75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger 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$2,905$3,855$5,605$4,025$4,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$950$2,700$1,120$1,095
Value of Feature Adjustments0-835-2,388-1,051-1,035

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year20092018
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.2,849 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 SR

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bose, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
App support0No
Total Requested333079%
Total Not Requested90021%

Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

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