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Nissan Pathfinder vs. Chevrolet Traverse Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Pathfinder vs. Chevrolet Traverse Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,615

Nissan Pathfinder S   
Difference: $13,770

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,776

Nissan Pathfinder S   
Difference: $13,494

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082012
ModelPathfinderTraverse
TrimSLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $26,980 $39,035
Base Invoice $25,283 $37,083
Airbag Package 700  
Floor mats 155  
Class III trailer hitch   525
AWD   2,000
Airbag Package 607  
Floor mats 106  
Class III trailer hitch   462
AWD   1,900
Options (change) 855 2,525
Options (change) 713 2,362
Destination 780 825
Total Price $28,615 $42,385
Total Invoice $26,776 $40,270

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Pathfinder S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,005
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,116
Model Year20082012
ModelPathfinderTraverse
TrimSLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine266hp V6288hp V6
TransmissionA5T6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/22 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/75-16255/55-20
Total Price$28,615$42,385
Adjustments for Features0-7,765
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,615$34,620
Total Invoice$26,776$40,270
Adjustments for Features0-7,378
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,776$32,892

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Features Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20082012
ModelPathfinderTraverse
TrimSLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350
Remote start $150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Brake assist $50
Full-size spare tire$225 
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera $200
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch $250
Class IV trailer hitch$300 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Storage compartment under second row seats$50 
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit $400
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Rear bumper protector$40 
Rear spoiler $200
Skid plate (one)$50 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Aux input $50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
MP3-compatible player $50
Rear seat audio controls $25
Satellite radio $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
Compass $0
Fog lights $125
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Outside temperature display $50
Power-folding mirrors $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Heated front seats $200
Leather seating surfaces $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $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
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver 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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Total Value of Features$2,860$10,625
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,765
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,378

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20082012
ModelPathfinderTraverse
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.2 in118.9 in
Length192.3 in205.0 in
Width72.8 in78.4 in
Height72.0 in70.4 in
Curb Weight4,446 lb.5,066 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.22.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in62.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in59.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.4 in61.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.6 in57.8 in
Row 2 Legroom34.2 in36.8 in
Row 3 Headroom36.7 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room57.1 in57.6 in
Row 3 Hip Room44.0 in48.3 in
Row 3 Legroom28.1 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.5 ft324.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
49.2 ft368.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
79.2 ft3116.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Pathfinder S

Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags, three rows500Yes
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse LTZ

Class III trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Total Requested375100%
Total Not Requested00%

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