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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: $25,595

Nissan Sentra SR   
Difference: $17,770

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,026

Nissan Sentra SR   
Difference: $16,320

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520162016
ModelISISSentraSentra
Trim250350SRSL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,550 $40,065 $20,410 $22,170
Base Invoice $33,994 $37,261 $19,395 $21,063
Luxury Package 3,535 3,535    
Adaptive cruise control 500 500    
Navigation system 1,855 1,855    
Premium Package     2,590 1,130
Technology Package     1,230 1,230
Floor mats     180 180
Illuminated door sill trim plates     350 350
Luxury Package 3,251 3,251    
Adaptive cruise control 460 460    
Navigation system 1,716 1,716    
Premium Package     2,293 1,000
Technology Package     1,089 1,089
Floor mats     148 148
Illuminated door sill trim plates     266 266
Options (change) 5,890 5,890 4,350 2,890
Options (change) 5,427 5,427 3,796 2,503
Destination 925 925 835 835
Total Price $43,365 $46,880 $25,595 $25,895
Total Invoice $40,346 $43,613 $24,026 $24,401

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Nissan Sentra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Sentra SR
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,630
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,399
Model Year2015201520162016
ModelISISSentraSentra
Trim250350SRSL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine204hp V6306hp V6130hp I4130hp I4
TransmissionT6T8CVTCVT
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)293, 8293, 8?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17205/50-17205/50-17
Total Price$43,365$46,880$25,595$25,895
Adjustments for Features-3,140-3,3400-100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,225$43,540$25,595$25,795
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,315$0$200
Total Invoice$40,346$43,613$24,026$24,401
Adjustments for Features-2,921-3,1070-94
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,425$40,506$24,026$24,307
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,081$0$281

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year2015201520162016
ModelISISSentraSentra
Trim250350SRSL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300  
CVT  $1000$1000
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100  
Remote app$25$25  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0  
Rear side airbags$300$300  
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40$40
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100  
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 $200
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 $125
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Rear air vents$100$100  
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Rear spoiler  $200 
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
HD radio$50$50  
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75  
LED headlights$1000$1000  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300  
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Upholstered instrument cluster hood$50$50  
Wood trim$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  
Total Value of Features$5,980$6,180$2,840$2,940
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,140$3,340$0$100
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,921-3,1070-94

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year20152016
ModelISSentra
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.2 in106.3 in
Length183.7 in182.1 in
Width71.3 in69.3 in
Height56.3 in58.9 in
Curb Weight3,462 lb.2,849 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.3 in50.9 in
Row 1 Legroom44.8 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.4 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.0 in50.1 in
Row 2 Legroom32.2 in37.4 in
Cargo Volume10.8 ft315.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
LED headlights500No
Total Requested140044%
Total Not Requested177556%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Speed limit information0No
App support0Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
LED headlights500No
Total Requested140044%
Total Not Requested177556%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Speed limit information0No
App support0Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SR

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
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
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested365591%
Total Not Requested3509%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested85081%
Total Not Requested20019%

Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested113076%
Total Not Requested35024%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested85081%
Total Not Requested20019%

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