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Nissan Sentra vs. Lexus IS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Sentra vs. Lexus IS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $18,155

Nissan Sentra 1.8 S   
Difference: $14,375

Lowest Total Invoice: $16,759

Nissan Sentra 1.8 S   
Difference: $11,833

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062006200820082008
ModelSentraSentraSentraISISIS
Trim1.8 SSE-RSE-R Spec V250350F
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $15,200 $18,100 $18,300 $30,855 $36,305 $56,000
Base Invoice $14,137 $16,834 $17,020 $27,151 $31,948 $49,280
ABS and Side Airbags Package 600 600 600      
Special Edition Package 500          
Sunroof Package 700 700 700      
Floor mats 150 150 150      
Interior air filter 50 50 50      
Satellite radio 350 350 350 486 486 486
Audio Fanatic Package   650 650      
Cargo mat       69 69 69
Rear spoiler       355 355  
Sunroof       0 0  
ABS and Side Airbags Package 520 520 520      
Special Edition Package 433          
Sunroof Package 607 607 607      
Floor mats 113 113 113      
Interior air filter 40 40 40      
Satellite radio 304 304 304 389 389 389
Audio Fanatic Package   564 564      
Cargo mat       41 41 41
Rear spoiler       246 246  
Sunroof       0 0  
Options (change) 2,350 2,500 2,500 910 910 555
Options (change) 2,017 2,148 2,148 676 676 430
Destination 605 605 605 765 765 765
Total Price $18,155 $21,205 $21,405 $32,530 $37,980 $57,320
Total Invoice $16,759 $19,587 $19,773 $28,592 $33,389 $50,475

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Lexus IS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Sentra 1.8 S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,920
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,917
Model Year200620062006200820082008
ModelSentraSentraSentraISISIS
Trim1.8 SSE-RSE-R Spec V250350F
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine126hp I4165hp I4175hp I4204hp V6306hp V6416hp V8
TransmissionM5A4M6M6T6T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 9300, 9300, 9194, 12194, 12194, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/55-16195/55-16215/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/40-19
Total Price$18,155$21,205$21,405$32,530$37,980$57,320
Adjustments for Features0-975-825-4,455-5,405-7,730
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,155$20,230$20,580$28,075$32,575$49,590
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,075$2,425$0$4,500$21,515
Total Invoice$16,759$19,587$19,773$28,592$33,389$50,475
Adjustments for Features0-901-762-3,916-4,752-6,807
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$16,759$18,686$19,011$24,676$28,637$43,668
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,927$2,252$0$3,961$18,992

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Features Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Lexus IS

Model Year200620062006200820082008
ModelSentraSentraSentraISISIS
Trim1.8 SSE-RSE-R Spec V250350F
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0     
4-speed automatic $800    
6-speed manual  $150$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1300
FWD$0$0$0   
RWD   $0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key   $250$250$250
Remote window/roof operation   $15$15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$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 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150$150$150
Brake assist   $50$50$50
Knee airbag, driver   $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger   $75$75$75
Side curtain airbags   $350$350$350
Stability control   $400$400$400
Tire-pressure monitor   $75$75$75
Traction control   $100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through   $100$100$100
Second-row low console     $100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control   $125$125$125
Rain-sensing wipers     $175
Rear air vents   $100$100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75$75$75 
Water-repellent front-door glass   $15$15$15
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential  $500   
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0  $0
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25$25
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel   $125$125$125
Aux input   $50$50$50
MP3-compatible player   $50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror     $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror     $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150$150$150
Automatic headlights   $125$125$125
Heated mirrors   $25$25$25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse     $25
Power-folding mirrors     $50
Steering-linked headlights     $150
Xenon HID headlights     $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim     $100
Center armrest(s), second row   $50$50$50
Folding second row seats$300$300$300   
Heated front seats     $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates     $200
Leather seating surfaces   $900$900$900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50   
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50   
Memory system, driver seat     $200
Memory system, passenger seat     $150
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 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0   $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     $100
Total Value of Features$700$1,675$1,525$5,155$6,105$8,430
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$975$825$4,455$5,405$7,730
Value of Feature Adjustments0-901-762-3,916-4,752-6,807

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20062008
ModelSentraIS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase99.8 in107.5 in
Length177.5 in180.1 in
Width67.3 in70.9 in
Height55.5 in56.1 in
Curb Weight2,514 lb.3,456 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.5 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.1 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in43.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.0 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.6 in52.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.3 in53.7 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in30.6 in
Cargo Volume11.6 ft313.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra 1.8 S

ABS and Side Airbags Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Special Edition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rockford Fosgate, 300W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Fog lights125Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
195/55HR16 tires400No
Total Requested102558%
Total Not Requested75042%
Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Total Requested980100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SE-R

ABS and Side Airbags Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Total Requested980100%
Total Not Requested00%
Audio Fanatic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Alarm100No
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rockford Fosgate, 300W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested20031%
Total Not Requested45069%

Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V

ABS and Side Airbags Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Total Requested980100%
Total Not Requested00%
Audio Fanatic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Alarm100No
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rockford Fosgate, 300W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested20031%
Total Not Requested45069%

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