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Features Comparison: Dodge Magnum vs. Nissan Pathfinder
| Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | 2006 | 2006 | 2006--2010 | 2006--2010 | 2006--2010 | 2006--2010 |
| Model | Magnum | Magnum | Magnum | Magnum | Pathfinder | Pathfinder | Pathfinder | Pathfinder |
| Trim | SE | SXT | R/T | SRT8 | S | SE | SE Off-Road | LE |
| Engines | ||||||||
| Transmissions | ||||||||
| Drivetrains | ||||||||
| Tires | ||||||||
| Audio Systems | ||||||||
| Accessories | ||||||||
| Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models. | ||||||||
| Often must be ordered with power rear side windows, if these are available. | ||||||||
| Pedals adjust fore-and-aft to provide the optimal relationship with the steering wheel. | ||||||||
| Unlock and lock the car using buttons on the keyfob. | ||||||||
| Homelink. | ||||||||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||||||
| Rear disc brakes. | ||||||||
| If active, automatically move forward when the vehicle is rear-ended. Note: becoming less common. | ||||||||
| Only listed when pricing a single model because insufficient data for all cars. | ||||||||
| Automatically pulse the brakes in hard stops to prevent wheels from locking up, making it possible to brake and steer at the same time. | ||||||||
| When a panic stop is sensed, fully applies the brakes. | ||||||||
| Mandatory, in all cars. | ||||||||
| Selectively applies the brakes to maintain a slow, steady descent on off-road downhill slopes. | ||||||||
| Applies the brakes to hold the vehicle in place on an incline. Incomplete data, so only displayed when pricing a single vehicle. | ||||||||
| Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models. | ||||||||
| Deploys extended duration side curtain airbags when the vehicle rolls over. Usually included on tall vehicles. Rare on others. | ||||||||
| Airbags contained just above the window level. Except in cars without a rear seat usually cover first and second row. | ||||||||
| Airbags contained just above the window level. Cover all three rows. | ||||||||
| Selectively applies the brakes to prevent excessive understeer or oversteer (spinning). | ||||||||
| Two types: a warning light when a tire is low on air and a pressure readout for each tire. | ||||||||
| When a drive wheel slips, it is braked and/or engine power is reduced, restoring traction. | ||||||||
| Cargo Management | ||||||||
| Hitch rated for up to 10,000 pounds. Capacity of the vehicle could be lower. | ||||||||
| Usually part of an overhead console. | ||||||||
| Includes side rails and crossbars. | ||||||||
| No crossbars. | ||||||||
| Large storage area beneath the load floor, often compartmentalized. | ||||||||
| Includes seven-wire harness, necessary for larger trailers. | ||||||||
| Climate Control | ||||||||
| Maintains set temperature in front row. Requires air conditioning and does not include its value. | ||||||||
| Temperature can be separately set for left and right sides of the passenger compartment. Requires air conditioning and does not include its value. | ||||||||
| Filters exterior air before it enters the passenger compartment. No default value because most cars have them, even in cases where they're not in the official list of features. | ||||||||
| Vents at aft end of center console, in B-pillars, and/or in ceiling. | ||||||||
| Fan speed and/or temperature can be manually set for vents in the center console, B-pillars, and/or ceiling. Includes value of rear vents. | ||||||||
| Ducts under front seats direct heated air to the second row. | ||||||||
| Only listed when pricing a single model because insufficient data for all cars. | ||||||||
| Time between wipes can be precisely adjusted. | ||||||||
| Drivetrain | ||||||||
| When one rear wheel spins, the differential locks up, sending power to the wheel with better traction. | ||||||||
| Engine / Motor | ||||||||
| No value because no way to compare across models. | ||||||||
| Plugs into electrical outlet to warm up the engine. Facilitates starting in extreme cold. | ||||||||
| Exterior | ||||||||
| Moldings on the bodysides, to protect against door dings in parking lots. | ||||||||
| Increasingly often these are not actually connected to the exhaust. | ||||||||
| Flaps mounted behind two to four wheels, to protect the body from mud and rocks. | ||||||||
| Can be small lip spoiler or a larger raised spoiler. | ||||||||
| Prevent underbody damage when off-roading. | ||||||||
| Used to connect the vehicle with another, so one of them can tow the other out of the mud. | ||||||||
| Infotainment | ||||||||
| Enables hands-free communication by wirelessly connecting a cell phone to a microphone and the vehicle's stereo speakers. | ||||||||
| Includes CD player. | ||||||||
| A DVD player and ceiling-mounted screen. Often includes a pair of wireless headphones. | ||||||||
| A DVD player and screen mounted at the rear of the center console. Often includes a pair of wireless headphones. | ||||||||
| Audio system capable of playing discs with MP3 files. | ||||||||
| Screen-based navigation system. | ||||||||
| XM or Sirius. Includes a subscription for three to six months, after which monthly fees apply. | ||||||||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||||||
| Interior rearview mirror automatically dims when hit by headlights of following vehicle. | ||||||||
| Headlights automatically turn on and off. Includes value of automatic-off headlights. | ||||||||
| Headlights automatically turn off. | ||||||||
| We haven't given this feature a value because it's hard to tell which cars have it. | ||||||||
| Light wide area close in front of the vehicle. | ||||||||
| Clears ice and fog from mirrors. | ||||||||
| Includes value of non-illuminated vanity mirror. | ||||||||
| Includes value of non-illuminated vanity mirror. | ||||||||
| Front row reading lights. | ||||||||
| Area around the vehicle is illuminated when the vehicle is remotely unlocked. | ||||||||
| Includes value of manual remote mirrors. | ||||||||
| Reports engine speed. | ||||||||
| Reports average fuel economy, and perhaps also instantaneous fuel economy, distance to empty, average speed, and other stats. | ||||||||
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||||||
| For carrying long items. Possibly also useful as a work surface. | ||||||||
| Seat folds to enlarge cargo area. Unless the seat is also removable, it usually folds flat or nearly flat. | ||||||||
| Seat folds to enlarge cargo area. Unless the seat is also removable, it usually folds flat or nearly flat. | ||||||||
| Seating surfaces are trimmed in leather; other upholstery tends to be leatherette. | ||||||||
| Manually adjustable lower back support. | ||||||||
| Manually adjustable lower back support. | ||||||||
| Manually tilting seat cushion; can take the form of a second height adjustment. | ||||||||
| Power tilting seat cushion; can take the form of a second height adjustment. | ||||||||
| Power tilting seat cushion; can take the form of a second height adjustment. | ||||||||
| Seating surfaces are part leather, part synthetic suede. | ||||||||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||||||
| Only listed when pricing a single model because insufficient data for all cars. | ||||||||
| Rear shock absorbers that automatically level the rear ride height. | ||||||||
| Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models. | ||||||||
| Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models. | ||||||||
| Alloy wheels highly polished to yield an almost chrome-like finish. In the past valued more highly than regular alloy wheels. But the term is used so broadly lately, often meaning that only some of the wheel face is machined, that they have the same defau | ||||||||
| Less firm than a sport suspension. Only listed if an option or not standard on all trims. | ||||||||
| Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models. | ||||||||
| The letters on the tire sidewalls are white rather than black. | ||||||||
| Transmission | ||||||||
| Only listed when pricing a single model because insufficient data for all cars. | ||||||||
Option Package Contents
Technology Group
Super Track Pak
Driver Confidence Group
Super Track Pak
Premium Group
Plus Group
Driver Confidence Group
Super Track Pak
Driver Confidence Group
Super Track Pak
Navigation and Travel Group
Sunroof
Summer tires
Super Track Pak
Sport Appearance Group
Premium Package
Mobile Entertainment System Package
Cargo Package
Premium Package
Mobile Entertainment System Package
Premium Package
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