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Honda Pilot vs. Nissan Pathfinder Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Honda Pilot vs. Nissan Pathfinder Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $38,750

Honda Pilot EX-L   
Difference: $8,345

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,492

Honda Pilot EX-L   
Difference: $8,153

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012
ModelPilotPilotPathfinder
TrimEX-LTouringLE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $34,720 $39,370 $40,240
Base Invoice $31,743 $35,984 $37,264
AWD 1,600 1,600  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,600    
Value Package     2,100
Floor mats     200
5.6L V8     1,530
4WD w/low range     2,200
AWD 1,460 1,460  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,459    
Value Package     1,943
Floor mats     163
5.6L V8     1,415
4WD w/low range     2,035
Options (change) 3,200 1,600 6,030
Options (change) 2,919 1,460 5,556
Destination 830 830 825
Total Price $38,750 $41,800 $47,095
Total Invoice $35,492 $38,274 $43,645

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Pilot vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Pilot EX-L
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,030
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,934
Model Year201220122012
ModelPilotPilotPathfinder
TrimEX-LTouringLE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine250hp V6250hp V6310hp V8
TransmissionA5A5T5
DrivetrainAWDAWD4WD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG17/24 MPG13/18 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)155, 7650, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18235/60-18265/60-18
Total Price$38,750$41,800$47,095
Adjustments for Features0-1,610-1,315
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,750$40,190$45,780
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,440$0
Total Invoice$35,492$38,274$43,645
Adjustments for Features0-1,474-1,219
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,492$36,800$42,426
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,308$0

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Features Comparison: Honda Pilot vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year201220122012
ModelPilotPilotPathfinder
TrimEX-LTouringLE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
AWD$1700$1700 
4WD w/low range  $2200
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Active noise reduction$0$0 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Power liftgate$350$350 
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Proximity key  $250
Sunshades, second row $125 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50 
Full-size spare tire  $225
Obstacle detection, front $150 
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40
Class III trailer hitch$250$250 
Class IV trailer hitch  $300
Console with shifter  $150
Console without shifter$150$150 
Roof rack  $300
Roof rails$250$250 
Storage compartment under second row seats  $50
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$150
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Lockable rear differential$150$150 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Running boards  $350
Tow hook(s), front  $40
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
Media drive $15$15
Media drive, small$5  
Navigation system $600$600
SD Card slot  $25
Traffic information $25$25
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Conversation mirror$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Total Value of Features$6,380$7,990$7,695
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,610$1,315
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,474-1,219

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Pilot vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year20122012
ModelPilotPathfinder
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.2 in112.2 in
Length191.4 in192.3 in
Width78.5 in72.8 in
Height71.0 in72.0 in
Curb Weight4,497 lb.5,020 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.0 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.6 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room62.2 in58.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.9 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom38.5 in34.2 in
Row 3 Headroom38.2 in36.7 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room58.9 in57.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room48.4 in44.0 in
Row 3 Legroom32.1 in28.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.0 ft316.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
47.7 ft349.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
87.0 ft379.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Pathfinder LE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
4WD w/low range
FeatureValueRequested?
4WD w/low range0Yes
Tow hook(s), front40No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested40100%
Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested1900100%
Total Not Requested00%

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