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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: $19,120

Nissan Sentra 2.0S   
Difference: $18,355

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,723

Nissan Sentra 2.0S   
Difference: $17,196

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152015200820082008
ModelISISSentraSentraSentra
Trim2503502.0S2.0SLSE-R
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,550 $40,065 $16,370 $19,070 $20,070
Base Invoice $33,994 $37,261 $15,275 $17,786 $18,716
Convenience Package     650    
Mud guards     140 140  
Sunroof     750 750 750
Alloy wheels     350    
Floor mats     165 165 165
Proximity key         250
Convenience Package     564    
Mud guards     106 106  
Sunroof     651 651 651
Alloy wheels     303    
Floor mats     129 129 129
Proximity key         217
Options (change) 0 0 2,055 1,055 1,165
Options (change) 0 0 1,753 886 997
Destination 925 925 695 695 695
Total Price $37,475 $40,990 $19,120 $20,820 $21,930
Total Invoice $34,919 $38,186 $17,723 $19,367 $20,408

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Nissan Sentra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Sentra 2.0S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,180
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,374
Model Year20152015200820082008
ModelISISSentraSentraSentra
Trim2503502.0S2.0SLSE-R
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine204hp V6306hp V6140hp I4140hp I4177hp I4
TransmissionT6T8M6CVTCVT-6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)293, 8293, 8160, 6160, 6160, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17205/55-16205/55-16225/45-17
Total Price$37,475$40,990$19,120$20,820$21,930
Adjustments for Features-5,175-5,3750-1,360-435
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,300$35,615$19,120$19,460$21,495
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,315$0$340$2,375
Total Invoice$34,919$38,186$17,723$19,367$20,408
Adjustments for Features-4,822-5,0070-1,265-405
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,097$33,179$17,723$18,102$20,003
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,082$0$379$2,280

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year20152015200820082008
ModelISISSentraSentraSentra
Trim2503502.0S2.0SLSE-R
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100    
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300   
6-speed manual  $150  
CVT   $1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT    $1100
RWD$0$0   
FWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15   
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250   
Universal garage door opener$100$100   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150  $150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0
Brake assist$50$50   
Knee airbag, driver$75$75   
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75   
Rear side airbags$300$300   
Stability control$400$400   
Traction control$100$100   
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40$40$40
Cargo net  $40  
Cargo organizer  $100  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100   
Automatic climate control, front$200$200   
Dual-zone climate control$125$125   
Interior air filter$0$0   
Rear air vents$100$100   
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15   
Exterior 
Body kit    $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  $25
Rear spoiler    $200
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125$125 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25   
HD radio$50$50   
MP3-compatible player$50$50   
Satellite radio$200$200 $200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200   
Traffic + travel information$25$25   
USB port$25$25   
Voice control for audio system$25$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25   
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150   
Automatic headlights$125$125   
Compass$0$0   
Heated mirrors$25$25   
Interior ambient lighting$150$150   
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25   
Xenon HID headlights$500$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50 
Door sill trim plates$100$100   
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300 
Leather seating surfaces   $900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50
Metal pedals    $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100   
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100   
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100   
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100   
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100   
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100   
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100   
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100   
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0   
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces  $450  
Upholstered instrument cluster hood$50$50   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200   
Performance steering system (optional)    $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  $100
Total Value of Features$6,630$6,830$1,455$2,815$1,890
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,175$5,375$0$1,360$435
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,822-5,0070-1,265-405

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year20152008
ModelISSentra
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.2 in105.7 in
Length183.7 in179.8 in
Width71.3 in70.5 in
Height56.3 in59.5 in
Curb Weight3,462 lb.2,854 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.3 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom44.8 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.4 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.0 in53.0 in
Row 2 Legroom32.2 in34.5 in
Cargo Volume10.8 ft313.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra 2.0S

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Total Requested980100%
Total Not Requested00%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Cargo net40No
Cargo organizer100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested50078%
Total Not Requested14022%

Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra 2.0SL

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Total Requested980100%
Total Not Requested00%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SE-R

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Total Requested980100%
Total Not Requested00%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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