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Nissan Pathfinder vs. Hyundai Santa Fe Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Pathfinder vs. Hyundai Santa Fe Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,730

Hyundai Santa Fe SE   
Difference: $1,585

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,258

Hyundai Santa Fe SE   
Difference: $1,174

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220082008
ModelPathfinderSanta FeSanta Fe
TrimSSELimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,290 $24,270 $28,220
Base Invoice $27,444 $23,064 $26,495
Floor mats 200 135 120
Touring Package   1,500  
Class II trailer hitch   350 350
Cargo net   50 50
AWD   1,700 1,700
Floor mats 163 107 96
Touring Package   1,407  
Class II trailer hitch   316 316
Cargo net   41 41
AWD   1,598 1,581
Options (change) 200 3,735 2,220
Options (change) 163 3,469 2,034
Destination 825 725 725
Total Price $30,315 $28,730 $31,165
Total Invoice $28,432 $27,258 $29,254

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Hyundai Santa Fe

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Santa Fe Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,565
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,261
Model Year201220082008
ModelPathfinderSanta FeSanta Fe
TrimSSELimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine266hp V6242hp V6242hp V6
TransmissionA5T5T5
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/22 MPG17/24 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6112, 6605, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/75-16235/60-18235/60-18
Total Price$30,315$28,730$31,165
Adjustments for Features0-2,740-5,415
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,315$25,990$25,750
Cost Above Minimum$0$240$0
Total Invoice$28,432$27,258$29,254
Adjustments for Features0-2,600-5,083
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,432$24,658$24,171
Cost Above Minimum$0$487$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Hyundai Santa Fe

Model Year201220082008
ModelPathfinderSanta FeSanta Fe
TrimSSELimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000
RWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire$225  
Rollover sensor$50  
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40  
Class II trailer hitch $200$200
Class IV trailer hitch$300  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150  
Storage compartment under second row seats$50  
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Interior air filter$0 $0
Rear air vents  $100
Rear air vents with manual controls $150 
Rear HVAC unit $400 
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300  
Lockable center differential $150$150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Rear spoiler  $200
Skid plate (one)$50  
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Satellite radio $200$200
Surround sound  $250
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
Outside temperature display  $50
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Door sill trim plates  $100
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Heated front seats  $200
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
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
Total Value of Features$3,835$6,575$9,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,740$5,415
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,600-5,083

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Hyundai Santa Fe

Model Year20122008
ModelPathfinderSanta Fe
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.2 in106.3 in
Length192.3 in184.1 in
Width72.8 in74.4 in
Height72.0 in67.9 in
Curb Weight4,446 lb.4,022 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.19.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in40.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in59.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in55.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.6 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in39.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.4 in58.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.6 in55.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.2 in36.8 in
Row 3 Headroom36.7 in34.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room57.1 in53.9 in
Row 3 Hip Room44.0 in44.6 in
Row 3 Legroom28.1 in31.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.5 ft310.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
49.2 ft334.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
79.2 ft378.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Hyundai Santa Fe SE

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Lockable center differential150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested150100%
Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear HVAC unit400No
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100Yes
Folding third row seats600Yes
Transmission cooler0No
Rear air vents with manual controls50No
Total Requested70061%
Total Not Requested45039%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Santa Fe Limited

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Lockable center differential150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested150100%

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