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Nissan LEAF vs. Lexus IS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan LEAF vs. Lexus IS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,070

Nissan LEAF SL   
Difference: $12,644

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,643

Nissan LEAF SL   
Difference: $11,238

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201320132013
ModelLEAFISISIS
TrimSL250350F
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,720 $35,065 $40,320 $61,750
Base Invoice $32,293 $32,611 $37,496 $57,430
Navigation system   2,490 2,490 2,490
Xenon HID headlights   875    
Rear spoiler   389 389  
Navigation system   2,300 2,300 2,300
Xenon HID headlights   807    
Rear spoiler   268 268  
Options (change) 0 3,754 2,879 2,490
Options (change) 0 3,375 2,568 2,300
Destination 850 895 895 895
Gas Tax -7,500 0 0 0
Total Price $27,070 $39,714 $44,094 $65,135
Total Invoice $25,643 $36,881 $40,959 $60,625

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan LEAF vs. Lexus IS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan LEAF SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,409
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,305
Model Year2011201320132013
ModelLEAFISISIS
TrimSL250350F
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine107hp E204hp V6306hp V6416hp V8
TransmissionA1T6T6T8
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6194, 12194, 12194, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17225/45-17225/40-19
Total Price$27,070$39,714$44,094$65,135
Adjustments for Features0-4,235-4,285-5,735
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,070$35,479$39,809$59,400
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,330$23,921
Total Invoice$25,643$36,881$40,959$60,625
Adjustments for Features0-3,933-3,980-5,338
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,643$32,948$36,979$55,287
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,031$22,339

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Features Comparison: Nissan LEAF vs. Lexus IS

Model Year2011201320132013
ModelLEAFISISIS
TrimSL250350F
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Photovoltaic solar panel$250   
Remote app$25   
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   
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75   
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Second-row low console   $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Interior air filter $0$0$0
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
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Sunroof $900$900$900
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
CD player$125   
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
HD radio $50$50$50
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 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75
Detailed driving style feedback$100   
Digital instruments$0   
Headlight washers  $50 
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
LED headlights$1000   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150
Tachometer $75$75$75
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 
Aluminum trim   $100
Center armrest(s), front row $75$75$75
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Floor mats $75$75$75
Folding second row seats$300   
Heated front seats   $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250
Leather seating surfaces $900$900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Memory system, driver seat   $200
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 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350   
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$3,495$7,730$7,780$9,230
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,235$4,285$5,735
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,933-3,980-5,338

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan LEAF vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20112013
ModelLEAFIS
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in107.5 in
Length175.0 in180.1 in
Width69.7 in70.9 in
Height61.0 in56.1 in
Curb Weight3,367 lb.3,456 lb.
Fuel Capacity0.0 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.2 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.5 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in43.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.5 in52.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.0 in53.7 in
Row 2 Legroom31.1 in30.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.5 ft313.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
0.0 ft313.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Total Requested90090%
Total Not Requested10010%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Total Requested90090%
Total Not Requested10010%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS F

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Total Requested90090%
Total Not Requested10010%

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