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Nissan 350Z vs. Lexus IS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan 350Z vs. Lexus IS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $42,220

Nissan 350Z Touring   
Difference: $3,185

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,026

Nissan 350Z Touring   
Difference: $3,241

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820122012
Model350Z350ZISIS
TrimTouringGrand Touring250C350C
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $38,630 $40,980 $41,190 $46,640
Base Invoice $35,777 $37,949 $38,308 $43,374
Floor mats 95 95    
Navigation system 1,800 1,800 2,465 2,465
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,000 1,000    
Xenon HID headlights     875 875
Floor mats 69 69    
Navigation system 1,561 1,561 2,277 2,277
5-speed shiftable automatic 924 925    
Xenon HID headlights     807 807
Options (change) 2,895 2,895 3,340 3,340
Options (change) 2,554 2,555 3,084 3,084
Destination 695 695 875 875
Total Price $42,220 $44,570 $45,405 $50,855
Total Invoice $39,026 $41,199 $42,267 $47,333

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan 350Z vs. Lexus IS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus IS 250C
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,480
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,032
Model Year2008200820122012
Model350Z350ZISIS
TrimTouringGrand Touring250C350C
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine306hp V6306hp V6204hp V6306hp V6
TransmissionT5T5M6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG17/24 MPG16/23 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)240, 7240, 7?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$42,220$44,570$45,405$50,855
Adjustments for Features0-400-5,665-6,715
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,220$44,170$39,740$44,140
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,950$0$4,400
Total Invoice$39,026$41,199$42,267$47,333
Adjustments for Features0-370-5,273-6,250
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,026$40,829$36,994$41,083
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,803$0$4,089

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Features Comparison: Nissan 350Z vs. Lexus IS

Model Year2008200820122012
Model350Z350ZISIS
TrimTouringGrand Touring250C350C
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000  
6-speed manual  $150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200$200
Proximity key  $250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Wind blocker, small$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Rearview camera  $200$200
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Stability control $400$400$400
Cargo Management 
Second-row low console  $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Interior air filter  $0$0
Rear air vents  $100$100
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15$15
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300  
Exterior 
Power convertible top$4000$4000  
Power retractable hardtop  $6750$6750
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
Satellite radio  $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
USB port  $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Fog lights  $125$125
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100  
Heated front seats$200$200  
Leather door panel trim  $250$250
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Metal pedals$75$75  
No leather in second row$-300$-300  
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 tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$5,725$6,125$11,390$12,440
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$400$5,665$6,715
Value of Feature Adjustments0-370-5,273-6,250

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan 350Z vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20082012
Model350ZIS
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase104.3 in107.5 in
Length169.8 in182.5 in
Width71.5 in70.9 in
Height52.5 in55.7 in
Curb Weight3,585 lb.4,165 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.6 in54.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in54.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in44.1 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in43.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in44.7 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in25.9 in
Cargo Volume4.1 ft310.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250C

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60065%
Total Not Requested32535%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350C

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60065%
Total Not Requested32535%

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