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Lexus IS vs. Nissan Pathfinder Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lexus IS vs. Nissan Pathfinder Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $37,348

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $2,592

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,718

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $2,180

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122010
ModelISISISPathfinder
Trim250350FLE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $33,795 $40,220 $61,300 $37,050
Base Invoice $31,430 $37,403 $57,009 $34,315
Navigation system 2,465 2,465 2,485 1,850
Rear bumper protector 76 76 76  
Cargo mat 73 73 73 85
Cargo net 64 64 64  
4.0L V6       0
Floor mats       155
Navigation system 2,277 2,277 2,295 1,605
Rear bumper protector 53 53 53  
Cargo mat 44 44 44 71
Cargo net 39 39 39  
4.0L V6       0
Floor mats       107
Options (change) 2,678 2,678 2,698 2,090
Options (change) 2,413 2,413 2,431 1,783
Destination 875 875 875 800
Total Price $37,348 $43,773 $64,873 $39,940
Total Invoice $34,718 $40,691 $60,315 $36,898

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Pathfinder LE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $443
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $624
Model Year2012201220122010
ModelISISISPathfinder
Trim250350FLE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine204hp V6306hp V6416hp V8266hp V6
TransmissionM6T6T8T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)194, 12194, 12194, 12?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/40-19265/60-18
Total Price$37,348$43,773$64,873$39,940
Adjustments for Features0-1,650-3,400-3,035
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,348$42,123$61,473$36,905
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,775$24,125$0
Total Invoice$34,718$40,691$60,315$36,898
Adjustments for Features0-1,534-3,161-2,804
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,718$39,157$57,154$34,094
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,439$22,436$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year2012201220122010
ModelISISISPathfinder
Trim250350FLE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals   $125
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 
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
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows   $500
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Class IV trailer hitch   $300
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate   $150
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Roof rack   $300
Second-row low console  $100 
Storage compartment under second row seats   $50
Trailering equipment (7 wire)   $150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls   $150
Rear wiper   $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 $75
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 
Bodyside moldings   $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275
Rear spoiler  $200 
Running boards   $350
Skid plate (one)   $50
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
CD player   $125
iPod integration$100$100$100 
Media drive   $15
SD Card slot   $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
Traffic information   $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75 
Headlight washers $50  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25 
Power-folding mirrors  $50 
Steering-linked headlights $150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights $500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100 
Folding second row seats   $300
Folding third row seats   $600
Heated front seats  $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200 
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Metal pedals  $75 
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 tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels   $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
White-letter tires   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$3,380$5,030$6,780$6,415
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,650$3,400$3,035
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,534-3,161-2,804

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year20122010
ModelISPathfinder
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.5 in112.2 in
Length180.1 in192.3 in
Width70.9 in72.8 in
Height56.1 in72.0 in
Curb Weight3,456 lb.4,447 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom43.9 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.7 in58.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.7 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom30.6 in34.2 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in36.7 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in57.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in44.0 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in28.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.0 ft316.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
13.049.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.079.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS F

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
Nissan Pathfinder LE

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
SD Card slot25No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested72595%
Total Not Requested405%
4.0L V6
DOHC-4v
266 hp@5600
291 lb-ft@4000
FeatureValueRequested?
4.0L V6
DOHC-4v
266 hp@5600
291 lb-ft@4000
1000No
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested90047%
Total Not Requested100053%

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