Nissan Xterra Nissan Xterra 2006 Lexus IS Lexus IS 2012

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Nissan Xterra vs. Lexus IS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Xterra vs. Lexus IS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $26,805

Nissan Xterra Off Road   
Difference: $7,929

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,891

Nissan Xterra Off Road   
Difference: $7,453

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006201220122012
ModelXterraXterraISISIS
TrimOff RoadSE250350F
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,850 $25,750 $33,795 $40,220 $61,300
Base Invoice $22,306 $24,083 $31,430 $37,403 $57,009
Side curtain airbags 700 700      
Rockford Fosgate Audio Package 900        
Floor mats 110 110      
Satellite radio 350 350      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 230 230      
Interior air filter 60 60      
Cargo net     64 64 64
Side curtain airbags 607 607      
Rockford Fosgate Audio Package 780        
Floor mats 74 74      
Satellite radio 304 304      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 171 171      
Interior air filter 44 44      
Cargo net     39 39 39
Options (change) 2,350 1,450 64 64 64
Options (change) 1,980 1,200 39 39 39
Destination 605 605 875 875 875
Total Price $26,805 $27,805 $34,734 $41,159 $62,239
Total Invoice $24,891 $25,888 $32,344 $38,317 $57,923

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Xterra vs. Lexus IS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Xterra SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,889
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,556
Model Year20062006201220122012
ModelXterraXterraISISIS
TrimOff RoadSE250350F
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine265hp V6265hp V6204hp V6306hp V6416hp V8
TransmissionM6A5M6T6T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)380, 9380, 9194, 12194, 12194, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/75-16265/65-17225/45-17225/45-17225/40-19
Total Price$26,805$27,805$34,734$41,159$62,239
Adjustments for Features0-1,330-3,370-5,020-6,695
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,805$26,475$31,364$36,139$55,544
Cost Above Minimum$330$0$0$4,775$24,180
Total Invoice$24,891$25,888$32,344$38,317$57,923
Adjustments for Features0-1,238-3,138-4,673-6,231
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,891$24,650$29,206$33,644$51,692
Cost Above Minimum$241$0$0$4,438$22,486

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Features Comparison: Nissan Xterra vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20062006201220122012
ModelXterraXterraISISIS
TrimOff RoadSE250350F
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150  
5-speed automatic $900   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1300
RWD$0$0$0$0$0
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
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75
Rollover sensor$50$50   
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rack$300$300   
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50   
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100
Second-row low console    $100
Small cargo box, roof-mounted$75$75   
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
Rear wiper$175$175   
Variable intermittent wipers$75$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
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 
Aux input  $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100
iPod integration  $100$100$100
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
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 seating surfaces  $900$900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150
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
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$2,210$3,540$5,580$7,230$8,905
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,330$3,370$5,020$6,695
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,238-3,138-4,673-6,231

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Xterra vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20062012
ModelXterraIS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in107.5 in
Length178.7 in180.1 in
Width72.8 in70.9 in
Height74.9 in56.1 in
Curb Weight4,151 lb.3,456 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.9 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in43.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.3 in52.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room46.1 in53.7 in
Row 2 Legroom34.4 in30.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.2 ft313.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
65.7 ft313.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Xterra Off Road

Rockford Fosgate Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Rockford Fosgate, 380W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested37552%
Total Not Requested35048%

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