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Nissan Altima vs. Nissan Pathfinder Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Altima vs. Nissan Pathfinder Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,110

Nissan Altima 3.5 SE   
Difference: $10,260

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,569

Nissan Altima 3.5 SE   
Difference: $9,762

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092012
ModelAltimaAltimaPathfinder
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLLE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $25,180 $29,380 $40,240
Base Invoice $23,337 $27,221 $37,264
Premium Package 2,460    
6-speed shiftable CVT 500    
Floor mats 175 175 200
Technology Package 2,000 2,000  
Sunroof wind deflector 100 100 105
Stability control   600  
4.0L V6     0
Premium Package 2,134    
6-speed shiftable CVT 463    
Floor mats 134 134 163
Technology Package 1,735 1,735  
Sunroof wind deflector 71 71 79
Stability control   520  
4.0L V6     0
Options (change) 5,235 2,875 305
Options (change) 4,537 2,460 242
Destination 695 695 825
Total Price $31,110 $32,950 $41,370
Total Invoice $28,569 $30,376 $38,331

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Altima 3.5 SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,880
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,554
Model Year200920092012
ModelAltimaAltimaPathfinder
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLLE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine270hp V6270hp V6266hp V6
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)264, 9264, 9?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/60-16265/60-18
Total Price$31,110$32,950$41,370
Adjustments for Features-3000-2,680
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,810$32,950$38,690
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,140$0
Total Invoice$28,569$30,376$38,331
Adjustments for Features-2750-2,483
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,294$30,376$35,848
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,082$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year200920092012
ModelAltimaAltimaPathfinder
Trim3.5 SE3.5 SLLE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
FWD$0$0 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
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
Rollover sensor  $50
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Cargo Management 
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 
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Rear wiper  $175
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Rear bumper protector  $40
Rear spoiler$200  
Running boards  $350
Skid plate (one)  $50
Infotainment 
Media drive  $15
SD Card slot  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass  $0
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats  $600
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
White-letter tires  $0
Total Value of Features$3,615$3,315$5,995
Value of Feature Adjustments$300$0$2,680
Value of Feature Adjustments-2750-2,483

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See a complete comparison of Nissan Altima vs. Nissan Pathfinder features.

Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year20092012
ModelAltimaPathfinder
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.3 in112.2 in
Length189.8 in192.3 in
Width70.7 in72.8 in
Height57.9 in72.0 in
Curb Weight3,146 lb.4,447 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.8 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom44.1 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.5 in58.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.5 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in34.2 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in36.7 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in57.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in44.0 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in28.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		15.3 ft316.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		15.349.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		15.379.2 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Nissan Altima vs. Nissan Pathfinder specs.

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rear air vents100Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Rear spoiler200No
Total Requested295066%
Total Not Requested150034%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested1825100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Nissan Pathfinder LE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
4.0L V6
DOHC-4v
266 hp@5600
291 lb-ft@4000
FeatureValueRequested?
4.0L V6
DOHC-4v
266 hp@5600
291 lb-ft@4000		1000No
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested90047%
Total Not Requested100053%

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