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Nissan Pathfinder vs. Chevrolet Equinox Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Pathfinder vs. Chevrolet Equinox Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,700

Nissan Pathfinder S   
Difference: $2,600

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,846

Nissan Pathfinder S   
Difference: $2,800

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820122012
ModelPathfinderEquinoxEquinox
TrimSLTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $26,980 $25,050 $29,220
Base Invoice $25,283 $23,798 $27,759
Airbag Package 700    
Floor mats 155    
Cargo mat 85    
Class II trailer hitch   355 355
2LT Equipment Group   1,820  
3.0L V6   1,500 1,500
AWD   1,750 1,750
Airbag Package 607    
Floor mats 106    
Cargo mat 70    
Class II trailer hitch   312 312
2LT Equipment Group   1,729  
3.0L V6   1,320 1,320
AWD   1,662 1,662
Options (change) 940 5,425 3,605
Options (change) 783 5,023 3,294
Destination 780 825 825
Total Price $28,700 $31,300 $33,650
Total Invoice $26,846 $29,646 $31,878

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Equinox LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,465
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,050
Model Year200820122012
ModelPathfinderEquinoxEquinox
TrimSLTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine266hp V6264hp V6264hp V6
TransmissionA5T6T6
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/22 MPG17/24 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6250, 8250, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/75-16225/65-17225/65-17
Total Price$28,700$31,300$33,650
Adjustments for Features0-4,065-5,930
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,700$27,235$27,720
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$485
Total Invoice$26,846$29,646$31,878
Adjustments for Features0-3,850-5,618
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,846$25,796$26,260
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$464

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Features Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year200820122012
ModelPathfinderEquinoxEquinox
TrimSLTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
RWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate  $350
Remote start $150$150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Brake assist $50$50
Full-size spare tire$225  
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rearview camera $200$200
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Cargo mat$40 $40
Class II trailer hitch $200$200
Class IV trailer hitch$300  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150  
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Roof rack  $300
Roof rails$250$250 
Storage compartment under second row seats$50  
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Interior air filter$0  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Rear spoiler $200$200
Skid plate (one)$50  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Satellite radio $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
USB port $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Compass $0$0
Fog lights $125$125
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Outside temperature display $50$50
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Folding third row seats$600  
Heated front seats $200$200
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Total Value of Features$4,210$8,275$10,140
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,065$5,930
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,850-5,618

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year20082012
ModelPathfinderEquinox
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.2 in112.5 in
Length192.3 in187.8 in
Width72.8 in72.5 in
Height72.0 in66.3 in
Curb Weight4,446 lb.4,101 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.18.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in40.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in55.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in54.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.4 in55.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.6 in51.1 in
Row 2 Legroom34.2 in39.9 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 ft331.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
49.2 ft331.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
79.2 ft363.7 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
Chevrolet Equinox LT

Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Heated front seats200No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Fog lights125No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Remote start150No
Pioneer, 250W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1475100%
3.0L V6
DOHC-4v
264 hp@6950
222 lb-ft@5100
FeatureValueRequested?
3.0L V6
DOHC-4v
264 hp@6950
222 lb-ft@5100
1000Yes
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25No
Total Requested100098%
Total Not Requested252%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Equinox LTZ

Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
3.0L V6
DOHC-4v
264 hp@6950
222 lb-ft@5100
FeatureValueRequested?
3.0L V6
DOHC-4v
264 hp@6950
222 lb-ft@5100
1000Yes
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25No
Total Requested100098%
Total Not Requested252%

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