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Nissan Pathfinder vs. Buick Rainier Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Pathfinder vs. Buick Rainier Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,615

Nissan Pathfinder S   
Difference: $3,170

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,776

Nissan Pathfinder S   
Difference: $2,937

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082006
ModelPathfinderRainier
TrimSCXL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $26,980 $30,580
Base Invoice $25,283 $28,592
Airbag Package 700  
Floor mats 155  
Side curtain airbags   495
Airbag Package 607  
Floor mats 106  
Side curtain airbags   411
Options (change) 855 495
Options (change) 713 411
Destination 780 710
Total Price $28,615 $31,785
Total Invoice $26,776 $29,713

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Buick Rainier

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Pathfinder S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $105
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $72
Model Year20082006
ModelPathfinderRainier
TrimSCXL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine266hp V6291hp I6
TransmissionA5A4
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/22 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/75-16245/65-17
Total Price$28,615$31,785
Adjustments for Features0-3,065
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,615$28,720
Total Invoice$26,776$29,713
Adjustments for Features0-2,865
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,776$26,848

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Features Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Buick Rainier

Model Year20082006
ModelPathfinderRainier
TrimSCXL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900 
4-speed automatic $800
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Air compressor $35
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Front side airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch $250
Class IV trailer hitch$300 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Storage compartment under second row seats$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Laminated front side windows $200
Skid plate (one)$50 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Cassette player $50
Rear seat audio controls $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Compass $0
Cornering lights $50
Fog lights $125
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Outside temperature display $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats$600 
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350
Total Value of Features$3,520$6,585
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,065
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,865

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Buick Rainier

Model Year20082006
ModelPathfinderRainier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.2 in113.0 in
Length192.3 in193.4 in
Width72.8 in75.4 in
Height72.0 in74.5 in
Curb Weight4,446 lb.4,417 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.22.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in40.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in39.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.4 in58.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.6 in58.1 in
Row 2 Legroom34.2 in37.1 in
Row 3 Headroom36.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room57.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room44.0 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom28.1 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.5 ft343.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
49.2 ft343.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
79.2 ft380.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Pathfinder S

Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags, three rows500No
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%

Option Package Details
Buick Rainier CXL

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

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