Nissan Xterra Nissan Xterra 2008 Lexus IS Lexus IS 2011

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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: $29,445

Nissan Xterra SE   
Difference: $4,865

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,539

Nissan Xterra SE   
Difference: $3,394

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008201120112011
ModelXterraXterraISISIS
TrimOff RoadSE250350F
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,260 $27,560 $33,295 $39,720 $60,660
Base Invoice $25,546 $25,826 $29,966 $35,748 $54,594
Technology Package 1,300        
Side curtain airbags 700 700      
iPod integration 290 290      
Floor mats 115 115      
Cargo net     64 64 64
Rear bumper protector     76 76 76
Technology Package 1,127        
Side curtain airbags 607 607      
iPod integration 243 243      
Floor mats 83 83      
Cargo net     39 39 39
Rear bumper protector     53 53 53
Options (change) 2,405 1,105 140 140 140
Options (change) 2,060 933 92 92 92
Destination 780 780 875 875 875
Total Price $30,445 $29,445 $34,310 $40,735 $61,675
Total Invoice $28,386 $27,539 $30,933 $36,715 $55,561

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Xterra vs. Lexus IS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Xterra SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,725
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,465
Model Year20082008201120112011
ModelXterraXterraISISIS
TrimOff RoadSE250350F
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine261hp V6261hp V6204hp V6306hp V6416hp V8
TransmissionM6A5M6T6T8
Drivetrain4WD, PT w/4LRWDRWDRWDRWD
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$30,445$29,445$34,310$40,735$61,675
Adjustments for Features-6200-2,140-3,790-5,540
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,825$29,445$32,170$36,945$56,135
Cost Above Minimum$380$0$0$4,775$23,965
Total Invoice$28,386$27,539$30,933$36,715$55,561
Adjustments for Features-5780-1,929-3,416-4,991
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,808$27,539$29,004$33,299$50,570
Cost Above Minimum$269$0$0$4,295$21,566

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Features Comparison: Nissan Xterra vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20082008201120112011
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
4WD, part-time w/low range$1700    
RWD $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
Full-size spare tire$225$225   
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75
Rollover sensor$50$50   
Temporary spare tire  $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rack$300$300   
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50   
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100
Second-row low console    $100
Small cargo box, roof-mounted$75$75   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100
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
Drivetrain 
Lockable rear differential$150    
Exterior 
Body kit    $0
Bodyside moldings$75$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 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
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
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150
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 door panel trim  $250$250$250
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900$900
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
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 
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$4,285$3,665$5,805$7,455$9,205
Value of Feature Adjustments$620$0$2,140$3,790$5,540
Value of Feature Adjustments-5780-1,929-3,416-4,991

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Xterra vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20082011
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

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Compass0No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Rockford Fosgate, 380W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50Yes
Total Requested87571%
Total Not Requested35029%

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