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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: $29,580

Nissan Pathfinder S   
Difference: $3,530

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,744

Nissan Pathfinder S   
Difference: $3,708

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120122012
ModelPathfinderTraverseTraverse
TrimSLSLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,570 $29,660 $32,760
Base Invoice $26,771 $28,177 $31,122
Floor mats 200    
Class III trailer hitch   525 525
Temporary spare tire   100  
AWD   2,000 2,000
Floor mats 163    
Class III trailer hitch   462 462
Temporary spare tire   88  
AWD   1,900 1,900
Options (change) 200 2,625 2,525
Options (change) 163 2,450 2,362
Destination 810 825 825
Total Price $29,580 $33,110 $36,110
Total Invoice $27,744 $31,452 $34,309

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Pathfinder S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $970
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,276
Model Year201120122012
ModelPathfinderTraverseTraverse
TrimSLSLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine266hp V6281hp V6281hp V6
TransmissionA5T6T6
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/22 MPG16/23 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/75-16245/70-17255/65-18
Total Price$29,580$33,110$36,110
Adjustments for Features0-2,560-4,310
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,580$30,550$31,800
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,250
Total Invoice$27,744$31,452$34,309
Adjustments for Features0-2,432-4,095
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,744$29,020$30,214
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,194

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Features Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year201120122012
ModelPathfinderTraverseTraverse
TrimSLSLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
RWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
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
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40  
Cargo net$40  
Class III trailer hitch $250$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$125
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Rear bumper protector$40  
Rear spoiler $200$200
Skid plate (one)$50  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Satellite radio $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125
Compass  $0
Fog lights  $125
Heated mirrors  $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Outside temperature display $50$50
Spotter mirror(s)  $50
Trip computer$150 $150
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$50
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Total Value of Features$3,090$5,650$7,400
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,560$4,310
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,432-4,095

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20112012
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
Chevrolet Traverse LS

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

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse LT

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

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