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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: $39,480

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $1,785

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,775

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $1,477

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220152015
ModelPathfinderISIS
TrimLE250350
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $40,240 $36,550 $40,065
Base Invoice $37,264 $33,994 $37,261
4.0L V6 0    
Floor mats 200    
Navigation system   1,855 1,855
Heated steering wheel   150 150
4.0L V6 0    
Floor mats 163    
Navigation system   1,716 1,716
Heated steering wheel   140 140
Options (change) 200 2,005 2,005
Options (change) 163 1,856 1,856
Destination 825 925 925
Total Price $41,265 $39,480 $42,995
Total Invoice $38,252 $36,775 $40,042

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Lexus IS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Pathfinder LE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $570
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $706
Model Year201220152015
ModelPathfinderISIS
TrimLE250350
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine266hp V6204hp V6306hp V6
TransmissionT5T6T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10293, 8293, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/60-18225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$41,265$39,480$42,995
Adjustments for Features-2,3550-200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,910$39,480$42,795
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,315
Total Invoice$38,252$36,775$40,042
Adjustments for Features-2,1830-186
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,069$36,775$39,856
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,081

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Features Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Lexus IS

Model Year201220152015
ModelPathfinderISIS
TrimLE250350
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Remote app $25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Brake assist $50$50
Full-size spare tire$225  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Rear side airbags $300$300
Rollover sensor$50  
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40  
Cargo net$40  
Class IV trailer hitch$300  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150  
Roof rack$300  
Storage compartment under second row seats$50  
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Rear wiper$175  
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Rear bumper protector$40  
Running boards$350  
Skid plate (one)$50  
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0
HD radio $50$50
Media drive$15  
SD Card slot$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
USB port $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
Compass$0  
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Folding third row seats$600  
Heated front seats$200  
Leather seating surfaces$900  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0
Upholstered instrument cluster hood $50$50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Machined alloy wheels$350  
White-letter tires$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$7,260$4,905$5,105
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,355$0$200
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,1830-186

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20122015
ModelPathfinderIS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.2 in110.2 in
Length192.3 in183.7 in
Width72.8 in71.3 in
Height72.0 in56.3 in
Curb Weight4,447 lb.3,462 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in44.8 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.4 in53.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.6 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.2 in32.2 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 ft310.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
49.2 ft310.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
79.2 ft310.8 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 audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested87595%
Total Not Requested505%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested87595%
Total Not Requested505%

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