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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: $8,830

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,539

Nissan Xterra SE   
Difference: $8,124

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008201620162016
ModelXterraXterraISISIS
TrimOff RoadSE200t300350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,260 $27,560 $37,325 $39,700 $40,870
Base Invoice $25,546 $25,826 $34,713 $36,921 $38,009
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 0
Options (change) 2,060 933 0 0 0
Destination 780 780 950 950 950
Total Price $30,445 $29,445 $38,275 $40,650 $41,820
Total Invoice $28,386 $27,539 $35,663 $37,871 $38,959

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Xterra vs. Lexus IS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Xterra SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,545
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,063
Model Year20082008201620162016
ModelXterraXterraISISIS
TrimOff RoadSE200t300350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine261hp V6261hp V6241hp I4255hp V6306hp V6
TransmissionM6A5T8T6T8
Drivetrain4WD, PT w/4LRWDRWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)380, 9380, 9293, 8293, 8293, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/75-16265/65-17225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$30,445$29,445$38,275$40,650$41,820
Adjustments for Features-6200-3,285-4,985-3,285
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,825$29,445$34,990$35,665$38,535
Cost Above Minimum$380$0$0$675$3,545
Total Invoice$28,386$27,539$35,663$37,871$38,959
Adjustments for Features-5780-3,061-4,644-3,060
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,808$27,539$32,602$33,227$35,899
Cost Above Minimum$269$0$0$625$3,297

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Features Comparison: Nissan Xterra vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20082008201620162016
ModelXterraXterraISISIS
TrimOff RoadSE200t300350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150    
5-speed automatic $900   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300 $1300
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100 
4WD, part-time w/low range$1700    
RWD $0$0 $0
AWD   $1700 
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250$250$250
Remote app  $25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250
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
Rear side airbags  $300$300$300
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   
Cargo net$40$40   
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
Rear air vents  $100$100$100
Rear wiper$175$175   
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15$15$15
Drivetrain 
Lockable rear differential$150    
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275   
Rear bumper protector$40$40   
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
CD changer, in-dash$325$325   
CD player  $125$125$125
HD radio  $50$50$50
iPod integration$100$100   
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0$0
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25
USB port  $25$25$25
Voice control for audio system  $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25$25
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25   
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
Outside temperature display  $50$50$50
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$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50
Door sill trim plates  $100$100$100
Folding passenger seat$150$150   
Heated front seats   $200 
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$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 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
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0$0$0
Upholstered instrument cluster hood  $50$50$50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires$0    
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200
Off-road suspension (upgrade)$0    
White-letter tires$0$0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$4,415$3,795$7,080$8,780$7,080
Value of Feature Adjustments$620$0$3,285$4,985$3,285
Value of Feature Adjustments-5780-3,061-4,644-3,060

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Xterra vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20082016
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.3,584 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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