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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: $31,280

Nissan Altima 2.5 SL   
Difference: $10,090

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,825

Nissan Altima 2.5 SL   
Difference: $9,506

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012
ModelAltimaAltimaPathfinder
Trim2.5 SL3.5 SRLE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $26,750 $25,570 $40,240
Base Invoice $24,860 $23,697 $37,264
Floor mats 180 180 200
Premium Audio Package 990    
Technology Package 1,780 1,780  
Fog lights 315    
Rear spoiler 375    
Sunroof wind deflector 110 110 105
Sport Package   2,370  
Premium Package   2,130  
4.0L V6     0
Floor mats 146 146 163
Premium Audio Package 859    
Technology Package 1,543 1,543  
Fog lights 256    
Rear spoiler 303    
Sunroof wind deflector 78 78 79
Sport Package   2,056  
Premium Package   1,848  
4.0L V6     0
Options (change) 3,750 6,570 305
Options (change) 3,185 5,671 242
Destination 780 780 825
Total Price $31,280 $32,920 $41,370
Total Invoice $28,825 $30,148 $38,331

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Altima 2.5 SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,800
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,458
Model Year201220122012
ModelAltimaAltimaPathfinder
Trim2.5 SL3.5 SRLE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine175hp I4270hp 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)215/60-16215/55-17265/60-18
Total Price$31,280$32,920$41,370
Adjustments for Features0-525-3,290
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,280$32,395$38,080
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,115$0
Total Invoice$28,825$30,148$38,331
Adjustments for Features0-481-3,048
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,825$29,667$35,283
Cost Above Minimum$0$842$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year201220122012
ModelAltimaAltimaPathfinder
Trim2.5 SL3.5 SRLE
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$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$200 
Running boards  $350
Skid plate (one)  $50
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
SD Card slot  $25
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
USB port$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass  $0
Heated mirrors $25$25
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats  $600
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$3,065$3,590$6,355
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$525$3,290
Value of Feature Adjustments0-481-3,048

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year20122012
ModelAltimaPathfinder
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.3 in112.2 in
Length190.7 in192.3 in
Width70.7 in72.8 in
Height57.9 in72.0 in
Curb Weight3,181 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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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 2.5 SL

Premium Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25No
Total Requested45055%
Total Not Requested37545%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested71591%
Total Not Requested759%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SR

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Rear spoiler200No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested135066%
Total Not Requested70034%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Rear air vents100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
USB port25No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested190077%
Total Not Requested57523%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested71591%
Total Not Requested759%

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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