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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: $38,663

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $2,602

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,942

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $2,310

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201320132013
ModelPathfinderISISIS
TrimLE250350F
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $40,240 $35,065 $40,320 $61,750
Base Invoice $37,264 $32,611 $37,496 $57,430
4.0L V6 0      
Floor mats 200      
Navigation system   2,490 2,490 2,490
Cargo net   64 64 64
Cargo mat   73 73 73
Rear bumper protector   76 76 76
4.0L V6 0      
Floor mats 163      
Navigation system   2,300 2,300 2,300
Cargo net   39 39 39
Cargo mat   44 44 44
Rear bumper protector   53 53 53
Options (change) 200 2,703 2,703 2,703
Options (change) 163 2,436 2,436 2,436
Destination 825 895 895 895
Total Price $41,265 $38,663 $43,918 $65,348
Total Invoice $38,252 $35,942 $40,827 $60,761

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Lexus IS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus IS 250
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $317
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $192
Model Year2012201320132013
ModelPathfinderISISIS
TrimLE250350F
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine266hp V6204hp V6306hp V6416hp V8
TransmissionT5T6T6T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10194, 12194, 12194, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/60-18225/45-17225/45-17225/40-19
Total Price$41,265$38,663$43,918$65,348
Adjustments for Features-2,2850-700-2,350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,980$38,663$43,218$62,998
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,555$24,335
Total Invoice$38,252$35,942$40,827$60,761
Adjustments for Features-2,1180-651-2,185
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,134$35,942$40,176$58,576
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,234$22,634

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Features Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Lexus IS

Model Year2012201320132013
ModelPathfinderISISIS
TrimLE250350F
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100   
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 
App support $0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
HD radio $50$50$50
Media drive$15   
SD Card slot$25   
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Traffic information$25   
USB port $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75
Compass$0   
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$100$100
Total Value of Features$6,390$4,105$4,805$6,455
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,285$0$700$2,350
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,1180-651-2,185

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20122013
ModelPathfinderIS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.2 in107.5 in
Length192.3 in180.1 in
Width72.8 in70.9 in
Height72.0 in56.1 in
Curb Weight4,447 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 Headroom40.0 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 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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