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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: $29,100

Nissan Xterra Off Road   
Difference: $1,480

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,979

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $219

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820062006
ModelXterraXterraISIS
TrimOff RoadSE250350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,260 $27,560 $29,990 $35,440
Base Invoice $25,546 $25,826 $26,389 $31,186
Side curtain airbags 700 700    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 245      
Floor mats 115 115    
Side curtain airbags 607 607    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 182      
Floor mats 83 83    
Options (change) 1,060 815 0 0
Options (change) 872 690 0 0
Destination 780 780 590 590
Total Price $29,100 $29,155 $30,580 $36,030
Total Invoice $27,198 $27,296 $26,979 $31,776

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Xterra vs. Lexus IS

Lowest Adjusted Price: Nissan Xterra SE
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Lexus IS 250
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $300
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,304
Model Year2008200820062006
ModelXterraXterraISIS
TrimOff RoadSE250350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine261hp V6261hp V6204hp V6306hp V6
TransmissionM6A5M6T6
Drivetrain4WD, PT w/4LRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6380, 9194, 12194, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/75-16265/65-17225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$29,100$29,155$30,580$36,030
Adjustments for Features0-105-1,230-2,280
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,100$29,050$29,350$33,750
Cost Above Minimum$50$0$0$4,400
Total Invoice$27,198$27,296$26,979$31,776
Adjustments for Features0-98-1,085-2,011
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,198$27,198$25,894$29,765
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$0$3,871

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Features Comparison: Nissan Xterra vs. Lexus IS

Model Year2008200820062006
ModelXterraXterraISIS
TrimOff RoadSE250350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150 
5-speed automatic $900  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
4WD, part-time w/low range$1700   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Universal garage door opener  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Brake assist  $50$50
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rack$300$300  
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50  
Cargo net$40$40  
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Small cargo box, roof-mounted$75$75  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Rear air vents  $100$100
Rear wiper$175$175  
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15$15
Drivetrain 
Lockable rear differential$150   
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Skid plate (one) $50  
Skid plates$150   
Sunroof  $900$900
Tow hook(s), front$40$40  
Tubular side steps $350  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
CD player$125   
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Satellite radio $200  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25  
Compass $0  
Heated mirrors  $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Outside temperature display  $50$50
Trip computer $150$150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Folding passenger seat$150$150  
Folding second row seats$300$300  
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50$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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires$0   
Off-road suspension (upgrade)$0   
White-letter tires$0$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$4,150$4,255$5,380$6,430
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$105$1,230$2,280
Value of Feature Adjustments0-98-1,085-2,011

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Xterra vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20082006
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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