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Lexus IS vs. Nissan LEAF Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lexus IS vs. Nissan LEAF Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,895

Nissan LEAF SL   
Difference: $10,435

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,248

Nissan LEAF SL   
Difference: $9,235

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620162012
ModelISISISLEAF
Trim200t300350SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $37,325 $39,700 $40,870 $37,250
Base Invoice $34,713 $36,921 $38,009 $35,668
Premium Package 1,400 960 1,400  
Navigation system 1,505 1,505 1,505  
Heated steering wheel 150 150 150  
Door sill trim plates       125
Floor mats       170
Premium Package 1,288 883 1,288  
Navigation system 1,392 1,392 1,392  
Heated steering wheel 140 140 140  
Door sill trim plates       99
Floor mats       131
Options (change) 3,055 2,615 3,055 295
Options (change) 2,820 2,415 2,820 230
Destination 950 950 950 850
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -7,500
Total Price $41,330 $43,265 $44,875 $30,895
Total Invoice $38,483 $40,286 $41,779 $29,248

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Nissan LEAF

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan LEAF SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,290
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,307
Model Year2016201620162012
ModelISISISLEAF
Trim200t300350SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine241hp I4255hp V6306hp V6107hp E
TransmissionT8T6T8A1
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)293, 8293, 8293, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18205/55-16
Total Price$41,330$43,265$44,875$30,895
Adjustments for Features-3,145-4,645-3,1450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,185$38,620$41,730$30,895
Cost Above Minimum$0$435$3,545$0
Total Invoice$38,483$40,286$41,779$29,248
Adjustments for Features-2,928-4,325-2,9280
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,555$35,961$38,851$29,248
Cost Above Minimum$0$406$3,296$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Nissan LEAF

Model Year2016201620162012
ModelISISISLEAF
Trim200t300350SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 $1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100  
1-speed automatic   $800
RWD$0 $0 
AWD $1700  
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Photovoltaic solar panel   $250
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Rear side airbags$300$300$300 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75
Cargo mat   $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0$0 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Rear wiper   $175
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15 
Engine / Motor 
24 kWh battery pack   $0
DC quick-charging capability   $750
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Rear spoiler   $200
Sunroof$900$900$900 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
HD radio$50$50$50 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25 
Detailed driving style feedback   $100
Digital instruments   $0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Tachometer$75$75$75 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver   $10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75$75 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300 
Heated second row seats   $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $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 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200 
Machined alloy wheels   $350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$6,305$7,805$6,305$3,160
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,145$4,645$3,145$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,928-4,325-2,9280

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Nissan LEAF

Model Year20162012
ModelISLEAF
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase110.2 in106.3 in
Length183.7 in175.0 in
Width71.3 in69.7 in
Height56.3 in61.0 in
Curb Weight3,584 lb.3,367 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.0.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in41.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.3 in51.5 in
Row 1 Legroom44.8 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.4 in52.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.0 in50.0 in
Row 2 Legroom32.2 in31.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
10.8 ft314.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.80.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus IS 200t

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rearview camera200Yes
LED headlights500Yes
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested67596%
Total Not Requested254%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 300

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rearview camera200Yes
LED headlights500Yes
Total Requested70070%
Total Not Requested30030%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested67596%
Total Not Requested254%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rearview camera200Yes
LED headlights500Yes
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested67596%
Total Not Requested254%

Option Package Details
Nissan LEAF SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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