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Nissan Pathfinder vs. Lexus ES Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Pathfinder vs. Lexus ES Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $41,411

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $5,684

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,748

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $6,897

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122009
ModelPathfinderES
TrimLE350
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $40,240 $34,320
Base Invoice $37,264 $30,774
Value Package 2,100  
Floor mats 200  
5.6L V8 1,530  
4WD w/low range 2,200  
Premium Plus Package   1,280
Rear side airbags   250
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   4,250
Satellite radio   486
Value Package 1,943  
Floor mats 163  
5.6L V8 1,415  
4WD w/low range 2,035  
Premium Plus Package   1,152
Rear side airbags   200
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   3,408
Satellite radio   389
Options (change) 6,030 6,266
Options (change) 5,556 5,149
Destination 825 825
Total Price $47,095 $41,411
Total Invoice $43,645 $36,748

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Lexus ES

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus ES 350
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,664
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,171
Model Year20122009
ModelPathfinderES
TrimLE350
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine310hp V8272hp V6
TransmissionT5T6
Drivetrain4WD w/4LFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/18 MPG19/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10300, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/60-18215/55-17
Total Price$47,095$41,411
Adjustments for Features-4,0200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,075$41,411
Total Invoice$43,645$36,748
Adjustments for Features-3,7260
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,919$36,748

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Features Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20122009
ModelPathfinderES
TrimLE350
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
4WD w/low range$2200 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rear side airbags $300
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Cargo net$40 
Class IV trailer hitch$300 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rack$300 
Storage compartment under second row seats$50 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Running boards$350 
Skid plate (one)$50 
Tow hook(s), front$40 
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player $0
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000 
Media drive$15 
SD Card slot$25 
Surround sound $250
Traffic information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Interior ambient lighting $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding second row seats$300 
Folding third row seats$600 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$9,125$5,105
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,020$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,7260

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See a complete comparison of Nissan Pathfinder vs. Lexus ES features.

Specifications Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20122009
ModelPathfinderES
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.2 in109.3 in
Length192.3 in191.1 in
Width72.8 in71.1 in
Height72.0 in57.1 in
Curb Weight5,020 lb.3,580 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.4 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.6 in52.8 in
Row 2 Legroom34.2 in35.9 in
Row 3 Headroom36.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room57.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room44.0 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom28.1 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		16.5 ft314.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		49.2 ft314.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		79.2 ft314.7 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Nissan Pathfinder vs. Lexus ES specs.

Option Package Details
Nissan Pathfinder LE

Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000No
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested90047%
Total Not Requested100053%

Option Package Details
Lexus ES 350

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Full-size spare tire75Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested137563%
Total Not Requested82537%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested120067%
Total Not Requested60033%

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