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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: $41,265

Nissan Pathfinder LE   
Difference: $65

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,252

Nissan Pathfinder LE   
Difference: $231

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201620162016
ModelPathfinderISISIS
TrimLE200t300350
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $40,240 $37,325 $39,700 $40,870
Base Invoice $37,264 $34,713 $36,921 $38,009
4.0L V6 0      
Floor mats 200      
Navigation system   1,505 1,505 1,505
Heated steering wheel   150 150 150
Premium Package   1,400 960 1,400
4.0L V6 0      
Floor mats 163      
Navigation system   1,392 1,392 1,392
Heated steering wheel   140 140 140
Premium Package   1,288 883 1,288
Options (change) 200 3,055 2,615 3,055
Options (change) 163 2,820 2,415 2,820
Destination 825 950 950 950
Total Price $41,265 $41,330 $43,265 $44,875
Total Invoice $38,252 $38,483 $40,286 $41,779

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Lexus IS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Pathfinder LE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,220
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,302
Model Year2012201620162016
ModelPathfinderISISIS
TrimLE200t300350
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine266hp V6241hp I4255hp V6306hp V6
TransmissionT5T8T6T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10293, 8293, 8293, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/60-18225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$41,265$41,330$43,265$44,875
Adjustments for Features-1,1550-1,5000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,110$41,330$41,765$44,875
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$435$3,545
Total Invoice$38,252$38,483$40,286$41,779
Adjustments for Features-1,0710-1,3970
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,181$38,483$38,889$41,779
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$406$3,296

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Features Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Lexus IS

Model Year2012201620162016
ModelPathfinderISISIS
TrimLE200t300350
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300 $1300
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 
RWD$0$0 $0
AWD  $1700 
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals$125   
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
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
Rear side airbags $300$300$300
Rollover sensor$50   
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500   
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
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$100
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150   
Rear wiper$175   
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15$15
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300   
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Rear bumper protector$40   
Running boards$350   
Skid plate (one)$50   
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player $125$125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
HD radio $50$50$50
Media drive$15   
SD Card slot$25   
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0
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 
Analog clock $25$25$25
Compass$0   
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
LED headlights $1000$1000$1000
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300$300
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100
Folding third row seats$600   
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$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0$0
Upholstered instrument cluster hood $50$50$50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200
Machined alloy wheels$350   
White-letter tires$0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$7,060$5,905$7,405$5,905
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,155$0$1,500$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,0710-1,3970

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20122016
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.3,584 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 200t

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested67596%
Total Not Requested254%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rearview camera200Yes
LED headlights500No
Total Requested40033%
Total Not Requested80067%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 300

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested67596%
Total Not Requested254%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rearview camera200Yes
LED headlights500No
Total Requested20020%
Total Not Requested80080%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested67596%
Total Not Requested254%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rearview camera200Yes
LED headlights500No
Total Requested40033%
Total Not Requested80067%

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