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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: $29,445

Nissan Xterra SE   
Difference: $5,365

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,539

Nissan Xterra SE   
Difference: $4,858

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220082008
ModelISISISXterraXterra
Trim250350FOff RoadSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $33,795 $40,220 $61,300 $27,260 $27,560
Base Invoice $31,430 $37,403 $57,009 $25,546 $25,826
Rear bumper protector 76 76 76    
Cargo net 64 64 64    
Side curtain airbags       700 700
Technology Package       1,300  
Floor mats       115 115
iPod integration       290 290
Rear bumper protector 53 53 53    
Cargo net 39 39 39    
Side curtain airbags       607 607
Technology Package       1,127  
Floor mats       83 83
iPod integration       243 243
Options (change) 140 140 140 2,405 1,105
Options (change) 92 92 92 2,060 933
Destination 875 875 875 780 780
Total Price $34,810 $41,235 $62,315 $30,445 $29,445
Total Invoice $32,397 $38,370 $57,976 $28,386 $27,539

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Nissan Xterra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Xterra SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,225
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,866
Model Year20122012201220082008
ModelISISISXterraXterra
Trim250350FOff RoadSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine204hp V6306hp V6416hp V8261hp V6261hp V6
TransmissionM6T6T8M6A5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD4WD, PT w/4LRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)194, 12194, 12194, 12380, 9380, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/40-19265/75-16265/65-17
Total Price$34,810$41,235$62,315$30,445$29,445
Adjustments for Features-2,140-3,790-5,540-6200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,670$37,445$56,775$29,825$29,445
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,775$24,105$380$0
Total Invoice$32,397$38,370$57,976$28,386$27,539
Adjustments for Features-1,992-3,527-5,154-5780
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,405$34,843$52,822$27,808$27,539
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,438$22,417$269$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Nissan Xterra

Model Year20122012201220082008
ModelISISISXterraXterra
Trim250350FOff RoadSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  $150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300  
5-speed automatic    $900
RWD$0$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$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$0
Brake assist$50$50$50  
Full-size spare tire   $225$225
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75  
Rollover sensor   $50$50
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rack   $300$300
Cargo area rails w/tie downs   $50$50
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100  
Second-row low console  $100  
Small cargo box, roof-mounted   $75$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$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 $75$75
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15  
Drivetrain 
Lockable rear differential   $150 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0  
Bodyside moldings   $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275$275
Rear spoiler  $200  
Skid plate (one)    $50
Skid plates   $150 
Sunroof$900$900$900  
Tow hook(s), front   $40$40
Tubular side steps    $350
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200  
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$25
Compass   $0$0
Headlight washers $50   
Heated mirrors$25$25$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 $50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25  
Outside temperature display$50$50$50  
Power-folding mirrors  $50  
Steering-linked headlights $150$150  
Trip computer$150$150$150 $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25  
Visor mirror, driver   $10 
Visor mirror, passenger   $10 
Xenon HID headlights $500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100  
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50  
Folding passenger seat   $150$150
Folding second row seats   $300$300
Heated front seats  $200  
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200  
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250  
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat   $50$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 
All-terrain tires   $0 
Off-road suspension (upgrade)   $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
White-letter tires   $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100  
Total Value of Features$5,805$7,455$9,205$4,285$3,665
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,140$3,790$5,540$620$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,992-3,527-5,154-5780

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Nissan Xterra

Model Year20122008
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
Nissan Xterra Off Road

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested70093%
Total Not Requested507%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Compass0No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Rockford Fosgate, 380W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50Yes
Total Requested87571%
Total Not Requested35029%

Option Package Details
Nissan Xterra SE

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested70093%
Total Not Requested507%

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