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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: $33,800

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $13,295

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,513

Nissan Altima 3.5 SL   
Difference: $12,132

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172012
ModelAltimaPathfinder
Trim3.5 SLLE
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $32,690 $40,240
Base Invoice $30,453 $37,264
Floor mats 225 200
Value Package   2,100
5.6L V8   1,530
4WD w/low range   2,200
Floor mats 175 163
Value Package   1,943
5.6L V8   1,415
4WD w/low range   2,035
Options (change) 225 6,030
Options (change) 175 5,556
Destination 885 825
Total Price $33,800 $47,095
Total Invoice $31,513 $43,645

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Altima 3.5 SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,625
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,804
Model Year20172012
ModelAltimaPathfinder
Trim3.5 SLLE
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine270hp V6310hp V8
TransmissionCVT-7T5
DrivetrainFWD4WD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/32 MPG13/18 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18265/60-18
Total Price$33,800$47,095
Adjustments for Features0-4,670
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,800$42,425
Total Invoice$31,513$43,645
Adjustments for Features0-4,328
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,513$39,317

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Features Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year20172012
ModelAltimaPathfinder
Trim3.5 SLLE
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
FWD$0 
4WD w/low range $2200
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Blind spot warning system$200 
Brake assist$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Full-size spare tire $225
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Temporary spare tire$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
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 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Rear bumper protector $40
Running boards $350
Skid plate (one) $50
Tow hook(s), front $40
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted $1000
Media drive $15
SD Card slot $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$4,690$9,360
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,670
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,328

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Altima vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year20172012
ModelAltimaPathfinder
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.3 in112.2 in
Length191.9 in192.3 in
Width72.0 in72.8 in
Height57.8 in72.0 in
Curb Weight3,412 lb.5,020 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.4 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.0 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom45.0 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in58.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.1 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 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
15.4 ft316.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.449.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.479.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Pathfinder LE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
4WD w/low range
FeatureValueRequested?
4WD w/low range0Yes
Tow hook(s), front40No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested40100%
Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000No
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested90047%
Total Not Requested100053%

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