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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: $8,030

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,539

Nissan Xterra SE   
Difference: $7,380

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820152015
ModelXterraXterraISIS
TrimOff RoadSE250350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,260 $27,560 $36,550 $40,065
Base Invoice $25,546 $25,826 $33,994 $37,261
Technology Package 1,300      
Side curtain airbags 700 700    
Floor mats 115 115    
iPod integration 290 290    
Technology Package 1,127      
Side curtain airbags 607 607    
Floor mats 83 83    
iPod integration 243 243    
Options (change) 2,405 1,105 0 0
Options (change) 2,060 933 0 0
Destination 780 780 925 925
Total Price $30,445 $29,445 $37,475 $40,990
Total Invoice $28,386 $27,539 $34,919 $38,186

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Xterra vs. Lexus IS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Xterra SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,970
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,529
Model Year2008200820152015
ModelXterraXterraISIS
TrimOff RoadSE250350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine261hp V6261hp V6204hp V6306hp V6
TransmissionM6A5T6T8
Drivetrain4WD, PT w/4LRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)380, 9380, 9293, 8293, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/75-16265/65-17225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$30,445$29,445$37,475$40,990
Adjustments for Features-6200-3,060-3,260
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,825$29,445$34,415$37,730
Cost Above Minimum$380$0$0$3,315
Total Invoice$28,386$27,539$34,919$38,186
Adjustments for Features-5780-2,851-3,037
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,808$27,539$32,068$35,149
Cost Above Minimum$269$0$0$3,081

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Features Comparison: Nissan Xterra vs. Lexus IS

Model Year2008200820152015
ModelXterraXterraISIS
TrimOff RoadSE250350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$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
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
Full-size spare tire$225$225  
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Rear side airbags  $300$300
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rack$300$300  
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50  
Cargo net$40$40  
Small cargo box, roof-mounted$75$75  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100
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  
Rear bumper protector$40$40  
Skid plate (one) $50  
Skid plates$150   
Sunroof  $900$900
Tow hook(s), front$40$40  
Tubular side steps $350  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
HD radio  $50$50
iPod integration$100$100  
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
USB port  $25$25
Voice control for audio system  $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25  
Heated mirrors  $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Outside temperature display  $50$50
Trip computer $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Folding passenger seat$150$150  
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 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
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0$0
Upholstered instrument cluster hood  $50$50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires$0   
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Off-road suspension (upgrade)$0   
White-letter tires$0$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$4,415$3,795$6,855$7,055
Value of Feature Adjustments$620$0$3,060$3,260
Value of Feature Adjustments-5780-2,851-3,037

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Xterra vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20082015
ModelXterraIS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in110.2 in
Length178.7 in183.7 in
Width72.8 in71.3 in
Height74.9 in56.3 in
Curb Weight4,151 lb.3,462 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.9 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in44.8 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.3 in53.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room46.1 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.4 in32.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.2 ft310.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
65.7 ft310.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Xterra Off Road

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Compass0Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Rockford Fosgate, 380W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50Yes
Total Requested67555%
Total Not Requested55045%

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