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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: $32,419

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $36

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,883

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $1,519

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012200920092009
ModelXterraISISIS
TrimPRO-4X250350F
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,370 $31,155 $36,605 $56,610
Base Invoice $28,454 $27,727 $32,578 $50,382
Leather seating surfaces 1,000      
iPod integration 260 299 299 299
Cargo net   64 64 64
Rear bumper protector   76 76 76
Leather seating surfaces 909      
iPod integration 214 239 239 239
Cargo net   39 39 39
Rear bumper protector   53 53 53
Options (change) 1,260 439 439 439
Options (change) 1,123 331 331 331
Destination 825 825 825 825
Total Price $32,455 $32,419 $37,869 $57,874
Total Invoice $30,402 $28,883 $33,734 $51,538

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Xterra vs. Lexus IS

Lowest Adjusted Price: Nissan Xterra PRO-4X
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Lexus IS 250
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $719
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $812
Model Year2012200920092009
ModelXterraISISIS
TrimPRO-4X250350F
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine261hp V6204hp V6306hp V6416hp V8
TransmissionM6M6T6T8
Drivetrain4WD, PT w/4LRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)380, 9194, 12194, 12194, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/75-16225/45-17225/45-17225/40-19
Total Price$32,455$32,419$37,869$57,874
Adjustments for Features-7550-950-4,450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,700$32,419$36,919$53,424
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,500$21,005
Total Invoice$30,402$28,883$33,734$51,538
Adjustments for Features-7070-846-3,963
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,695$28,883$32,888$47,575
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,005$18,692

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Features Comparison: Nissan Xterra vs. Lexus IS

Model Year2012200920092009
ModelXterraISISIS
TrimPRO-4X250350F
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  
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$250
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$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   
Brake assist $50$50$50
Full-size spare tire$225   
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Rollover sensor$50   
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rack$300   
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50   
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Second-row low console   $100
Small cargo box, roof-mounted$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   
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15$15
Drivetrain 
Lockable rear differential$150   
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside moldings$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Rear spoiler   $200
Skid plates$150   
Sunroof   $900
Tow hook(s), front$40   
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100   
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   
Compass$0   
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Light bar$150   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25
Outside temperature display $50$50$50
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Trip computer $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Folding passenger seat$150   
Folding second row seats$300   
Heated front seats   $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50   
Memory system, driver seat   $200
Memory system, passenger seat   $150
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   
Alloy wheels $350$350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350   
Off-road suspension (upgrade)$0   
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
White-letter tires$0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$4,885$4,130$5,080$8,580
Value of Feature Adjustments$755$0$950$4,450
Value of Feature Adjustments-7070-846-3,963

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Xterra vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20122009
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 Weight4,144 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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