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Lexus IS vs. Nissan Xterra Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lexus IS vs. Nissan Xterra Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,825

Nissan Xterra SE   
Difference: $4,305

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,985

Nissan Xterra SE   
Difference: $2,162

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062009
ModelISISXterra
Trim250350SE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $29,990 $35,440 $27,340
Base Invoice $26,389 $31,186 $25,620
Navigation system 2,550 2,550  
Technology Package     0
Floor mats     115
Portable navigation system     590
Navigation system 2,168 2,168  
Technology Package     0
Floor mats     84
Portable navigation system     501
Options (change) 2,550 2,550 705
Options (change) 2,168 2,168 585
Destination 590 590 780
Total Price $33,130 $38,580 $28,825
Total Invoice $29,147 $33,944 $26,985

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Nissan Xterra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Xterra SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,480
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,436
Model Year200620062009
ModelISISXterra
Trim250350SE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine204hp V6306hp V6261hp V6
TransmissionM6T6A5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)194, 12194, 12380, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17265/65-17
Total Price$33,130$38,580$28,825
Adjustments for Features-825-1,8750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,305$36,705$28,825
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,400$0
Total Invoice$29,147$33,944$26,985
Adjustments for Features-726-1,6500
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,421$32,294$26,985
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,873$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Nissan Xterra

Model Year200620062009
ModelISISXterra
Trim250350SE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 
5-speed automatic  $900
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Brake assist$50$50 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor  $50
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rack  $300
Cargo area rails w/tie downs  $50
Cargo net  $40
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Small cargo box, roof-mounted  $75
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear wiper  $175
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Skid plate (one)  $50
Sunroof$900$900 
Tow hook(s), front  $40
Tubular side steps  $350
Infotainment 
Navigation system$600$600 
Portable navigation system  $400
Satellite radio  $200
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Compass  $0
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Folding passenger seat  $150
Folding second row seats  $300
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat  $50
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 lumbar adjuster, passenger 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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
White-letter tires  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$4,580$5,630$3,755
Value of Feature Adjustments$825$1,875$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-726-1,6500

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Nissan Xterra

Model Year20062009
ModelISXterra
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.5 in106.3 in
Length180.1 in178.7 in
Width70.9 in72.8 in
Height56.1 in74.9 in
Curb Weight3,456 lb.4,151 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in39.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom43.9 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in39.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.7 in58.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.7 in46.1 in
Row 2 Legroom30.6 in34.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.0 ft335.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.065.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested10010%
Total Not Requested90090%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested10010%
Total Not Requested90090%

Option Package Details
Nissan Xterra SE

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Satellite radio200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Rockford Fosgate, 380W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50Yes
Total Requested52549%
Total Not Requested55051%

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