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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: $44,945

Nissan Pathfinder Platinum   
Difference: $10,040

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,793

Nissan Pathfinder Platinum   
Difference: $9,632

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172012
ModelPathfinderMKS
TrimPlatinumBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $42,070 $41,500
Base Invoice $39,089 $39,035
Floor mats 225  
4WD 1,690  
Ultimate Package   4,000
Adaptive cruise control   1,295
Remote start   425
3.5L V6   5,000
AWD   1,890
Floor mats 175  
4WD 1,569  
Ultimate Package   3,560
Adaptive cruise control   1,153
Remote start   394
3.5L V6   4,650
AWD   1,758
Options (change) 1,915 12,610
Options (change) 1,744 11,515
Destination 960 875
Total Price $44,945 $54,985
Total Invoice $41,793 $51,425

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Lincoln MKS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Pathfinder Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,605
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,017
Model Year20172012
ModelPathfinderMKS
TrimPlatinumBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine284hp V6355hp V6
TransmissionCVTT6
Drivetrain4WDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 13600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-20255/45-19
Total Price$44,945$54,985
Adjustments for Features-2,5650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,380$54,985
Total Invoice$41,793$51,425
Adjustments for Features-2,3850
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,408$51,425

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Features Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Lincoln MKS

Model Year20172012
ModelPathfinderMKS
TrimPlatinumBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
4WD$1700 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power liftgate$350 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Around view cameras$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Hill descent control$250 
Moving object detection, front$25 
Moving object detection, rear$25 
Obstacle detection, front $150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rearview camera $200
Safety key $5
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40
Class III trailer hitch$250 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rails$250 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Glass roof panel(s)$300 
Laminated front side windows $200
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof$900 
Tow hook(s), front$40 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
DVD-compatible player $0
Media drive $15
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Interior ambient lighting $150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300 
Folding third row seats$600 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Manual recliner, third row seats$125 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Wood trim $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$10,940$8,375
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,565$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,3850

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Lincoln MKS

Model Year20172012
ModelPathfinderMKS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase114.2 in112.9 in
Length198.5 in204.1 in
Width77.2 in75.9 in
Height69.6 in61.6 in
Curb Weight4,432 lb.4,438 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.5 gal.19.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom42.2 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.7 in58.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.8 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room60.4 in57.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.1 in55.3 in
Row 2 Legroom41.7 in38.6 in
Row 3 Headroom37.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room57.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room42.0 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom30.7 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.0 ft318.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
47.8 ft318.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
79.8 ft318.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lincoln MKS

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Ultimate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Alloy wheels350Yes
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
255/45VR19 tires400No
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Media drive, large15No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
THX-certified, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested170043%
Total Not Requested221557%
turbocharged
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
355 hp@5500
350 lb-ft@1500
FeatureValueRequested?
turbocharged
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
355 hp@5500
350 lb-ft@1500
1000Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
255/45VR19 tires400No
Total Requested135077%
Total Not Requested40023%

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