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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: $21,030

Nissan Sentra 2.0SL   
Difference: $11,991

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,533

Nissan Sentra 2.0SL   
Difference: $9,794

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200920092009
ModelSentraISISIS
Trim2.0SL250350F
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,070 $31,155 $36,605 $56,610
Base Invoice $17,786 $27,727 $32,578 $50,382
Sunroof 750 0 0  
Mud guards 140      
Floor mats 165      
Rear spoiler 210 389 389  
Cargo mat   73 73 73
Satellite radio   579 579 579
Sunroof 651 0 0  
Mud guards 106      
Floor mats 129      
Rear spoiler 166 268 268  
Cargo mat   44 44 44
Satellite radio   463 463 463
Options (change) 1,265 1,041 1,041 652
Options (change) 1,052 775 775 507
Destination 695 825 825 825
Total Price $21,030 $33,021 $38,471 $58,087
Total Invoice $19,533 $29,327 $34,178 $51,714

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Lexus IS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Sentra 2.0SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,561
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,636
Model Year2008200920092009
ModelSentraISISIS
Trim2.0SL250350F
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine140hp I4204hp V6306hp V6416hp V8
TransmissionCVTM6T6T8
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 6194, 12194, 12194, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17225/45-17225/40-19
Total Price$21,030$33,021$38,471$58,087
Adjustments for Features0-2,430-3,380-5,780
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,030$30,591$35,091$52,307
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,500$21,716
Total Invoice$19,533$29,327$34,178$51,714
Adjustments for Features0-2,158-3,003-5,146
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,533$27,169$31,175$46,568
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,006$19,399

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Features Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Lexus IS

Model Year2008200920092009
ModelSentraISISIS
Trim2.0SL250350F
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000   
6-speed manual $150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
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 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Brake assist $50$50$50
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Stability control $400$400$400
Traction control $100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Second-row low console   $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Interior air filter $0$0$0
Rain-sensing wipers   $175
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15$15
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100   
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
CD player$125   
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
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100
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   
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 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$1,800$4,230$5,180$7,580
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,430$3,380$5,780
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,158-3,003-5,146

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20082009
ModelSentraIS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.7 in107.5 in
Length179.8 in180.1 in
Width70.5 in70.9 in
Height59.5 in56.1 in
Curb Weight2,854 lb.3,456 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in43.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in52.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.0 in53.7 in
Row 2 Legroom34.5 in30.6 in
Cargo Volume13.1 ft313.0 ft3

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