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Nissan Pathfinder vs. Lexus IS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Pathfinder vs. Lexus IS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,495

Nissan Pathfinder LE   
Difference: $777

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,628

Nissan Pathfinder LE   
Difference: $1,037

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006201220122012
ModelPathfinderISISIS
TrimLE250350F
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,500 $33,795 $40,220 $61,300
Base Invoice $30,982 $31,430 $37,403 $57,009
Floor mats 240      
Satellite radio 350      
Navigation system 1,800 2,465 2,465 2,485
Cargo net   64 64 64
Cargo mat   73 73 73
Floor mats 176      
Satellite radio 304      
Navigation system 1,561 2,277 2,277 2,295
Cargo net   39 39 39
Cargo mat   44 44 44
Options (change) 2,390 2,602 2,602 2,622
Options (change) 2,041 2,360 2,360 2,378
Destination 605 875 875 875
Total Price $36,495 $37,272 $43,697 $64,797
Total Invoice $33,628 $34,665 $40,638 $60,262

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Lexus IS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Pathfinder LE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,547
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,589
Model Year2006201220122012
ModelPathfinderISISIS
TrimLE250350F
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6204hp V6306hp V6416hp V8
TransmissionA5M6T6T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10194, 12194, 12194, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/65-17225/45-17225/45-17225/40-19
Total Price$36,495$37,272$43,697$64,797
Adjustments for Features-2,7700-1,650-3,325
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,725$37,272$42,047$61,472
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,775$24,200
Total Invoice$33,628$34,665$40,638$60,262
Adjustments for Features-2,5520-1,534-3,092
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,076$34,665$39,104$57,170
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,439$22,505

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Features Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Lexus IS

Model Year2006201220122012
ModelPathfinderISISIS
TrimLE250350F
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900   
6-speed manual $150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals$125   
Proximity key $250$250$250
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
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50   
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500   
Cargo Management 
Class IV trailer hitch$300   
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Roof rack$300   
Second-row low console   $100
Second-row under-floor storage$150   
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150   
Climate Control 
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
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Rear spoiler   $200
Running boards$350   
Skid plates$150   
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
iPod integration $100$100$100
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75
Headlight washers  $50 
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
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual recliner, second row seats$75   
Memory system, driver seat$200  $200
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 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
White-letter tires$0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$5,525$2,755$4,405$6,080
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,770$0$1,650$3,325
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,5520-1,534-3,092

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20062012
ModelPathfinderIS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.2 in107.5 in
Length187.6 in180.1 in
Width72.8 in70.9 in
Height72.4 in56.1 in
Curb Weight4,374 lb.3,456 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in43.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.9 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.4 in52.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.6 in53.7 in
Row 2 Legroom34.2 in30.6 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 ft313.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
49.2 ft313.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
79.2 ft313.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60065%
Total Not Requested32535%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60065%
Total Not Requested32535%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS F

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60065%
Total Not Requested32535%

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