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Nissan Pathfinder vs. Nissan Altima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Pathfinder vs. Nissan Altima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,345

Nissan Altima 2.5 SL   
Difference: $9,140

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,873

Nissan Altima 2.5 SL   
Difference: $8,770

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520122012
ModelPathfinderPathfinderAltimaAltima
TrimSLPlatinum2.5 SL3.5 SR
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,060 $41,410 $26,750 $25,570
Base Invoice $33,512 $38,477 $24,860 $23,697
Premium Package 3,330     2,130
Floor mats 210 210 180 180
Premium Audio Package     990  
Technology Package     1,780 1,780
Fog lights     315  
Rear spoiler     375  
Door sill trim plates     175 175
Sport Package       2,370
Premium Package 3,087     1,848
Floor mats 159 159 146 146
Premium Audio Package     859  
Technology Package     1,543 1,543
Fog lights     256  
Rear spoiler     303  
Door sill trim plates     126 126
Sport Package       2,056
Options (change) 3,540 210 3,815 6,635
Options (change) 3,246 159 3,233 5,719
Destination 885 885 780 780
Total Price $40,485 $42,505 $31,345 $32,985
Total Invoice $37,643 $39,521 $28,873 $30,196

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Altima 2.5 SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,770
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,777
Model Year2015201520122012
ModelPathfinderPathfinderAltimaAltima
TrimSLPlatinum2.5 SL3.5 SR
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine260hp V6260hp V6175hp I4270hp V6
TransmissionCVTCVTCVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 13?, 13264, 9264, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-18235/55-20215/60-16215/55-17
Total Price$40,485$42,505$31,345$32,985
Adjustments for Features-5,370-5,8700-525
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,115$36,635$31,345$32,460
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,520$0$1,115
Total Invoice$37,643$39,521$28,873$30,196
Adjustments for Features-4,993-5,4580-481
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,650$34,063$28,873$29,715
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,413$0$842

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Features Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year2015201520122012
ModelPathfinderPathfinderAltimaAltima
TrimSLPlatinum2.5 SL3.5 SR
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100  
Heated steering wheel $100  
Power liftgate$350$350  
Remote start$150$150  
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Around view cameras$500$500  
Blind spot warning system$200$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100  
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250  
Rearview camera  $200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40$40
Class III trailer hitch$250$250  
Roof rails$250$250  
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents  $100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250  
Rear HVAC unit$400$400  
Rear wiper$175$175  
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150$150  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250  
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300  
Tow hook(s), front$40$40  
Infotainment 
Media drive  $15$15
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0  
Heated mirrors$25$25 $25
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300  
Folding third row seats$600$600  
Heated second row seats$200$200  
Leather door panel trim$250$250  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Manual recliner, third row seats$125$125  
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$7,715$8,215$2,345$2,870
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,370$5,870$0$525
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,993-5,4580-481

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20152012
ModelPathfinderAltima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase114.2 in109.3 in
Length197.2 in190.7 in
Width77.2 in70.7 in
Height69.6 in57.9 in
Curb Weight4,150 lb.3,181 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.5 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom42.2 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.7 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.8 in56.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in44.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room60.4 in55.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.1 in52.5 in
Row 2 Legroom41.7 in35.8 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 ft315.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
47.8 ft315.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
79.8 ft315.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Pathfinder SL

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Glass roof panel(s)300No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Around view cameras300No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Bose, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested165055%
Total Not Requested135045%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 2.5 SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Premium Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested47558%
Total Not Requested35042%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested75095%
Total Not Requested405%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SR

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Rear air vents100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
USB port25Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested197580%
Total Not Requested50020%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested155076%
Total Not Requested50024%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested75095%
Total Not Requested405%

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