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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: $32,985

Nissan Altima 3.5 SR   
Difference: $5,725

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,196

Nissan Altima 3.5 SR   
Difference: $5,815

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220182018
ModelAltimaPathfinderPathfinder
Trim3.5 SRSLPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $25,570 $37,500 $42,320
Base Invoice $23,697 $34,849 $39,321
Premium Package 2,130    
Sport Package 2,370    
Technology Package 1,780    
Floor mats 180 235 235
Door sill trim plates 175    
Premium Package 1,848    
Sport Package 2,056    
Technology Package 1,543    
Floor mats 146 187 187
Door sill trim plates 126    
Options (change) 6,635 235 235
Options (change) 5,719 187 187
Destination 780 975 975
Total Price $32,985 $38,710 $43,530
Total Invoice $30,196 $36,011 $40,483

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Altima 3.5 SR
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,080
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,494
Model Year201220182018
ModelAltimaPathfinderPathfinder
Trim3.5 SRSLPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine270hp V6284hp V6284hp V6
TransmissionCVT-6CVTCVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG20/27 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)264, 9?, 6?, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17235/65-18235/55-20
Total Price$32,985$38,710$43,530
Adjustments for Features0-4,645-7,395
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,985$34,065$36,135
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,070
Total Invoice$30,196$36,011$40,483
Adjustments for Features0-4,321-6,877
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,196$31,690$33,606
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,916

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year201220182018
ModelAltimaPathfinderPathfinder
Trim3.5 SRSLPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100  
CVT $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Adaptive cruise control $600$600
Cruise control$150  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Power liftgate $350$350
Remote start $150$150
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Around view cameras $500$500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Forward collision warning $200$200
Moving object detection, front $25$25
Moving object detection, rear $25$25
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor $50$50
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40  
Class III trailer hitch  $250
Roof rails $250$250
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Rear wiper $175$175
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential $150$150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Glass roof panel(s)  $300
Sunroof$900 $900
Tow hook(s), front $40$40
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
DVD-compatible player$0  
HD radio $50$50
Media drive$15  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0$0
Interior ambient lighting$150  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Folding third row seats $600$600
Heated second row seats $200$200
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Manual recliner, third row seats $125$125
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$3,870$8,515$11,265
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,645$7,395
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,321-6,877

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

Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year20122018
ModelAltimaPathfinder
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.3 in114.2 in
Length190.7 in198.5 in
Width70.7 in77.2 in
Height57.9 in69.6 in
Curb Weight3,357 lb.4,292 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.19.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in42.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in60.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.8 in56.8 in
Row 1 Legroom44.1 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.5 in60.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.5 in56.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in41.7 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in57.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in42.0 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in30.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		15.3 ft316.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		15.347.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		15.379.8 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SR

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Rear air vents100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
USB port25Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested197580%
Total Not Requested50020%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested2050100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested75095%
Total Not Requested405%

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