Nissan Sentra Nissan Sentra 2011 Lexus IS Lexus IS 2008

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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: $22,680

Nissan Sentra 2.0SL   
Difference: $12,390

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,976

Nissan Sentra 2.0SL   
Difference: $9,760

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011200820082008
ModelSentraISISIS
Trim2.0SL250350F
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,390 $30,855 $36,305 $56,000
Base Invoice $18,084 $27,151 $31,948 $49,280
Special Value Package 990      
Mud guards 150      
Leather seating surfaces 900      
Floor mats 120      
Interior ambient lighting 240      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 130      
Navigation system   2,550 2,550 2,550
Cargo net   59 59 59
Rear spoiler   355 355  
Satellite radio   486 486 486
Sunroof   0 0  
Special Value Package 859      
Mud guards 115      
Leather seating surfaces 780      
Floor mats 94      
Interior ambient lighting 172      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 112      
Navigation system   2,150 2,150 2,150
Cargo net   35 35 35
Rear spoiler   246 246  
Satellite radio   389 389 389
Sunroof   0 0  
Options (change) 2,530 3,450 3,450 3,095
Options (change) 2,132 2,820 2,820 2,574
Destination 760 765 765 765
Total Price $22,680 $35,070 $40,520 $59,860
Total Invoice $20,976 $30,736 $35,533 $52,619

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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: $10,935
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,485
Model Year2011200820082008
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$22,680$35,070$40,520$59,860
Adjustments for Features0-1,455-2,405-4,805
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,680$33,615$38,115$55,055
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,500$21,440
Total Invoice$20,976$30,736$35,533$52,619
Adjustments for Features0-1,275-2,109-4,224
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,976$29,461$33,424$48,395
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,963$18,934

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Features Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Lexus IS

Model Year2011200820082008
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
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
Bodyside moldings$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
CD player$125   
USB port$25   
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75
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
Folding second row seats$300   
Heated front seats$200  $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$2,000$3,455$4,405$6,805
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,455$2,405$4,805
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,275-2,109-4,224

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20112008
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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Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra 2.0SL

Special Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Total Requested1820100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested90090%
Total Not Requested10010%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested90090%
Total Not Requested10010%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS F

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested90090%
Total Not Requested10010%

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