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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: $25,315

Nissan Sentra SR   
Difference: $40,982

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,748

Nissan Sentra SR   
Difference: $37,894

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Model Year201220172017
ModelISSentraSentra
TrimFSRSL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $61,300 $19,990 $21,500
Base Invoice $57,009 $18,997 $20,429
Navigation system 2,485    
Adaptive cruise control 1,500    
Cargo net 64 70 70
Cargo mat 73    
Premium Technology Package   3,820 2,360
Floor mats   200 200
Illuminated door sill trim plates   350 350
Rear spoiler     340
Navigation system 2,295    
Adaptive cruise control 1,380    
Cargo net 39 49 49
Cargo mat 44    
Premium Technology Package   3,382 2,089
Floor mats   169 169
Illuminated door sill trim plates   266 266
Rear spoiler     270
Options (change) 4,122 4,440 3,320
Options (change) 3,758 3,866 2,843
Destination 875 885 885
Total Price $66,297 $25,315 $25,705
Total Invoice $61,642 $23,748 $24,157

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Nissan Sentra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Sentra SR
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $38,577
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $35,658
Model Year201220172017
ModelISSentraSentra
TrimFSRSL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine416hp V8130hp I4130hp I4
TransmissionT8CVTCVT
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)194, 12?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-19205/50-17205/50-17
Total Price$66,297$25,315$25,705
Adjustments for Features-2,4050-300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$63,892$25,315$25,405
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$90
Total Invoice$61,642$23,748$24,157
Adjustments for Features-2,2360-282
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$59,406$23,748$23,875
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$127

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year201220172017
ModelISSentraSentra
TrimFSRSL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300  
CVT $1000$1000
RWD$0  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $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
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Second-row low console$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100  
Automatic climate control, front$200 $200
Dual-zone climate control$125 $125
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents$100  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Water-repellent front-door glass$15  
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
iPod integration$100  
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $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  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Folding second row seats $300$300
Leather door panel trim$250  
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Metal pedals$75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$5,380$2,975$3,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,405$0$300
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,2360-282

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year20122017
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 F

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SR

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Bose, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested440587%
Total Not Requested65013%

Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Bose, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Total Requested218086%
Total Not Requested35014%

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