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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: $22,845

Nissan Sentra 2.0SL   
Difference: $10,285

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,175

Nissan Sentra 2.0SL   
Difference: $7,972

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220062006
ModelSentraISIS
Trim2.0SL250350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,760 $29,990 $35,440
Base Invoice $18,428 $26,389 $31,186
Special Value Package 990    
Mud guards 160    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 135    
Leather seating surfaces 900    
Floor mats 120    
Navigation system   2,550 2,550
Special Value Package 859    
Mud guards 118    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 116    
Leather seating surfaces 780    
Floor mats 94    
Navigation system   2,168 2,168
Options (change) 2,305 2,550 2,550
Options (change) 1,967 2,168 2,168
Destination 780 590 590
Total Price $22,845 $33,130 $38,580
Total Invoice $21,175 $29,147 $33,944

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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: $9,595
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,365
Model Year201220062006
ModelSentraISIS
Trim2.0SL250350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine140hp I4204hp V6306hp V6
TransmissionCVTM6T6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 6194, 12194, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$22,845$33,130$38,580
Adjustments for Features0-690-1,740
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,845$32,440$36,840
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,400
Total Invoice$21,175$29,147$33,944
Adjustments for Features0-607-1,531
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,175$28,540$32,413
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,873

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Features Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Lexus IS

Model Year201220062006
ModelSentraISIS
Trim2.0SL250350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000  
6-speed manual $150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Brake assist $50$50
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Interior air filter $0$0
Rear air vents $100$100
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Rear spoiler$200  
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
Satellite radio$200  
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125
Heated mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300  
Heated front seats$200  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$2,340$3,030$4,080
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$690$1,740
Value of Feature Adjustments0-607-1,531

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20122006
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 net40No
Total Requested178098%
Total Not Requested402%

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%

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