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Nissan Pathfinder vs. Lincoln MKS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Pathfinder vs. Lincoln MKS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $40,980

Nissan Pathfinder LE   
Difference: $6,090

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,882

Nissan Pathfinder LE   
Difference: $6,207

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112012
ModelPathfinderMKS
TrimLEBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $38,120 $41,500
Base Invoice $35,304 $39,035
Navigation system 1,850  
4.0L V6 0  
Floor mats 200  
Navigation Package   3,000
Panoramic sunroof   1,695
Navigation system 1,605  
4.0L V6 0  
Floor mats 163  
Navigation Package   2,670
Panoramic sunroof   1,509
Options (change) 2,050 4,695
Options (change) 1,768 4,179
Destination 810 875
Total Price $40,980 $47,070
Total Invoice $37,882 $44,089

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Lincoln MKS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Pathfinder LE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,275
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,507
Model Year20112012
ModelPathfinderMKS
TrimLEBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine266hp V6273hp V6
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/60-18235/55-18
Total Price$40,980$47,070
Adjustments for Features0-1,815
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,980$45,255
Total Invoice$37,882$44,089
Adjustments for Features0-1,700
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,882$42,389

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Features Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Lincoln MKS

Model Year20112012
ModelPathfinderMKS
TrimLEBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Blind spot warning system $200
Brake assist $50
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Full-size spare tire$225 
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Safety key $5
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Temporary spare tire $150
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Class IV trailer hitch$300 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rack$300 
Storage compartment under second row seats$50 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Laminated front side windows $200
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear bumper protector$40 
Running boards$350 
Skid plate (one)$50 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Compass $0
Interior ambient lighting $150
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding second row seats$300 
Folding third row seats$600 
Heated second row seats $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Wood trim $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
White-letter tires$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$6,705$8,520
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,815
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,700

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Lincoln MKS

Model Year20112012
ModelPathfinderMKS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.2 in112.9 in
Length192.3 in204.1 in
Width72.8 in75.9 in
Height72.0 in61.6 in
Curb Weight4,447 lb.4,139 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.19.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in58.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.4 in57.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.6 in55.3 in
Row 2 Legroom34.2 in38.6 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 ft318.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
49.2 ft318.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
79.2 ft318.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lincoln MKS

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Media drive, large15Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
THX-certified, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested101552%
Total Not Requested95048%

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