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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: $32,419

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $36

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,883

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $1,519

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920092012
ModelISISISXterra
Trim250350FPRO-4X
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $31,155 $36,605 $56,610 $30,370
Base Invoice $27,727 $32,578 $50,382 $28,454
Rear bumper protector 76 76 76  
Cargo net 64 64 64  
iPod integration 299 299 299 260
Leather seating surfaces       1,000
Rear bumper protector 53 53 53  
Cargo net 39 39 39  
iPod integration 239 239 239 214
Leather seating surfaces       909
Options (change) 439 439 439 1,260
Options (change) 331 331 331 1,123
Destination 825 825 825 825
Total Price $32,419 $37,869 $57,874 $32,455
Total Invoice $28,883 $33,734 $51,538 $30,402

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Nissan Xterra

Lowest Adjusted Price: Nissan Xterra PRO-4X
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Lexus IS 250
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $719
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $812
Model Year2009200920092012
ModelISISISXterra
Trim250350FPRO-4X
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine204hp V6306hp V6416hp V8261hp V6
TransmissionM6T6T8M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD4WD, PT w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)194, 12194, 12194, 12380, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/40-19265/75-16
Total Price$32,419$37,869$57,874$32,455
Adjustments for Features0-950-4,450-755
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,419$36,919$53,424$31,700
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,500$21,005$0
Total Invoice$28,883$33,734$51,538$30,402
Adjustments for Features0-846-3,963-707
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,883$32,888$47,575$29,695
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,005$18,692$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Nissan Xterra

Model Year2009200920092012
ModelISISISXterra
Trim250350FPRO-4X
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  $150
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300 
RWD$0$0$0 
4WD, part-time w/low range   $1700
Accessories 
Proximity key$250$250$250 
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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Brake assist$50$50$50 
Full-size spare tire   $225
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Rollover sensor   $50
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rack   $300
Cargo area rails w/tie downs   $50
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Second-row low console  $100 
Small cargo box, roof-mounted   $75
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Rear wiper   $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 $75
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15 
Drivetrain 
Lockable rear differential   $150
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 
Bodyside moldings   $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275
Rear spoiler  $200 
Skid plates   $150
Sunroof  $900 
Tow hook(s), front   $40
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights   $25
Compass   $0
Heated mirrors$25$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Light bar   $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25 
Outside temperature display$50$50$50 
Power-folding mirrors  $50 
Steering-linked headlights  $150 
Trip computer$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver   $10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10
Xenon HID headlights  $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Folding passenger seat   $150
Folding second row seats   $300
Heated front seats  $200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200 
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat   $50
Memory system, driver seat  $200 
Memory system, passenger seat  $150 
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 
All-terrain tires   $0
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels   $350
Off-road suspension (upgrade)   $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
White-letter tires   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$4,130$5,080$8,580$4,885
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$950$4,450$755
Value of Feature Adjustments0-846-3,963-707

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Nissan Xterra

Model Year20092012
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.4,144 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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