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Nissan Pathfinder vs. Acura TL Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Pathfinder vs. Acura TL Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $40,850

Nissan Pathfinder SL   
Difference: $1,680

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,983

Nissan Pathfinder SL   
Difference: $1,927

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620122012
ModelPathfinderPathfinderTLTL
TrimSLPlatinumBaseSH-AWD
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,410 $41,610 $35,705 $39,255
Base Invoice $33,837 $38,663 $33,527 $36,812
Premium Package 3,330      
Floor mats 210 210    
Advance Package     5,930 5,930
Premium Package 3,087      
Floor mats 159 159    
Advance Package     5,488 5,488
Options (change) 3,540 210 5,930 5,930
Options (change) 3,246 159 5,488 5,488
Destination 900 900 895 895
Total Price $40,850 $42,720 $42,530 $46,080
Total Invoice $37,983 $39,722 $39,910 $43,195

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Acura TL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Pathfinder SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,075
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,084
Model Year2016201620122012
ModelPathfinderPathfinderTLTL
TrimSLPlatinumBaseSH-AWD
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine260hp V6260hp V6280hp V6305hp V6
TransmissionCVTCVTT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 13?, 13440, 10440, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-18235/55-20245/45-18245/40-19
Total Price$40,850$42,720$42,530$46,080
Adjustments for Features-3,395-3,7950-2,200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,455$38,925$42,530$43,880
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,470$0$1,350
Total Invoice$37,983$39,722$39,910$43,195
Adjustments for Features-3,157-3,5290-2,062
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,826$36,193$39,910$41,133
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,367$0$1,223

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Features Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Acura TL

Model Year2016201620122012
ModelPathfinderPathfinderTLTL
TrimSLPlatinumBaseSH-AWD
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100  
Heated steering wheel$100$100  
Power liftgate$350$350  
Remote start$150$150  
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Around view cameras$500$500  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100  
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250  
Rearview camera  $200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40$40
Class III trailer hitch$250$250  
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Roof rails$250$250  
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents  $100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250  
Rear HVAC unit$400$400  
Rear wiper$175$175  
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential   $500
Lockable center differential$150$150  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300  
Tow hook(s), front$40$40  
Infotainment 
DVD-Audio-compatible player  $0$0
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
Media drive  $15$15
Surround sound  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Automatic-off headlights  $25$25
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300$300
Folding second row seats$300$300  
Folding third row seats$600$600  
Heated second row seats$200$200  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Manual recliner, third row seats$125$125  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$7,340$7,740$3,945$6,145
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,395$3,795$0$2,200
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,157-3,5290-2,062

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Acura TL

Model Year20162012
ModelPathfinderTL
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase114.2 in109.3 in
Length197.2 in194.0 in
Width77.2 in74.0 in
Height69.6 in57.2 in
Curb Weight4,150 lb.3,727 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom42.2 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.7 in58.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.8 in55.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room60.4 in56.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.1 in54.8 in
Row 2 Legroom41.7 in36.2 in
Row 3 Headroom37.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room57.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room42.0 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom30.7 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.0 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
47.8 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
79.8 ft313.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Pathfinder SL

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Glass roof panel(s)300No
Around view cameras300No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Bose, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested165055%
Total Not Requested135045%

Option Package Details
Acura TL

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
245/45VR18 tires400No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Navigation system600Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
ELS, 440W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested187561%
Total Not Requested121539%

Option Package Details
Acura TL SH-AWD

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
245/40VR19 tires400No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Navigation system600Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
ELS, 440W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested187561%
Total Not Requested121539%

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