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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: $23,095

Nissan Sentra 2.0SL   
Difference: $15,808

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,371

Nissan Sentra 2.0SL   
Difference: $14,742

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320132012
ModelISISISSentra
Trim250350F2.0SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,065 $40,320 $61,750 $19,760
Base Invoice $32,611 $37,496 $57,430 $18,428
Navigation system 2,490 2,490 2,490  
Rear spoiler 389 389    
Cargo net 64 64 64  
Mud guards       160
Special Value Package       990
Leather seating surfaces       900
Floor mats       120
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       135
Interior ambient lighting       250
Navigation system 2,300 2,300 2,300  
Rear spoiler 268 268    
Cargo net 39 39 39  
Mud guards       118
Special Value Package       859
Leather seating surfaces       780
Floor mats       94
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       116
Interior ambient lighting       196
Options (change) 2,943 2,943 2,554 2,555
Options (change) 2,607 2,607 2,339 2,163
Destination 895 895 895 780
Total Price $38,903 $44,158 $65,199 $23,095
Total Invoice $36,113 $40,998 $60,664 $21,371

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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: $12,953
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,092
Model Year2013201320132012
ModelISISISSentra
Trim250350F2.0SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine204hp V6306hp V6416hp V8140hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T8CVT
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$38,903$44,158$65,199$23,095
Adjustments for Features-2,855-3,555-5,0050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,048$40,603$60,194$23,095
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,555$24,146$0
Total Invoice$36,113$40,998$60,664$21,371
Adjustments for Features-2,650-3,301-4,6570
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,463$37,697$56,007$21,371
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,234$22,544$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year2013201320132012
ModelISISISSentra
Trim250350F2.0SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$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 
App support$0$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
CD player   $125
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
HD radio$50$50$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
Traffic information   $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 
Headlight washers $50  
Heated mirrors$25$25$25 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25 
Power-folding mirrors  $50 
Steering-linked headlights $150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights $500$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 
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$100$100 
Total Value of Features$4,855$5,555$7,005$2,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,855$3,555$5,005$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,650-3,301-4,6570

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year20132012
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
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
HD radio50No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Total Requested80080%
Total Not Requested20020%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
HD radio50No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Total Requested80080%
Total Not Requested20020%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS F

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
HD radio50No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Total Requested80080%
Total Not Requested20020%

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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