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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: $43,255

Nissan Pathfinder Platinum   
Difference: $265

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,224

Nissan Pathfinder Platinum   
Difference: $505

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172012
ModelPathfinderES
TrimPlatinum350
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $42,070 $36,725
Base Invoice $39,089 $34,400
Floor mats 225  
Heated front seats   640
Navigation system   2,465
Obstacle detection, rear   500
Xenon HID headlights   815
Adaptive cruise control   1,500
Floor mats 175  
Heated front seats   588
Navigation system   2,277
Obstacle detection, rear   460
Xenon HID headlights   749
Adaptive cruise control   1,380
Options (change) 225 5,920
Options (change) 175 5,454
Destination 960 875
Total Price $43,255 $43,520
Total Invoice $40,224 $40,729

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Lexus ES

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Pathfinder Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,850
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,769
Model Year20172012
ModelPathfinderES
TrimPlatinum350
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine284hp V6268hp V6
TransmissionCVTT6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG19/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 1386, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-20215/55-17
Total Price$43,255$43,520
Adjustments for Features-4,5850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,670$43,520
Total Invoice$40,224$40,729
Adjustments for Features-4,2640
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,960$40,729

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Features Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20172012
ModelPathfinderES
TrimPlatinum350
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power liftgate$350 
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Around view cameras$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Forward collision warning$200 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Moving object detection, front$25 
Moving object detection, rear$25 
Obstacle detection, front $150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rear side airbags $300
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch$250 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rails$250 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Glass roof panel(s)$300 
Rear spoiler$200 
Tow hook(s), front$40 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
HD radio$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting $150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300 
Folding third row seats$600 
Heated second row seats$200 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Manual recliner, third row seats$125 
Power height adjuster, passenger 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
Total Value of Features$8,865$4,280
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,585$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,2640

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20172012
ModelPathfinderES
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase114.2 in109.3 in
Length198.5 in191.1 in
Width77.2 in71.1 in
Height69.6 in57.1 in
Curb Weight4,292 lb.3,580 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom42.2 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.7 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.8 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room60.4 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.1 in52.8 in
Row 2 Legroom41.7 in35.9 in
Row 3 Headroom37.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room57.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room42.0 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom30.7 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.0 ft314.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
47.8 ft314.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
79.8 ft314.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus ES 350

Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%

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