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2016 Nissan Pathfinder vs. 2012 Nissan Pathfinder Price Comparison (MSRP)

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2016 Nissan Pathfinder vs. 2012 Nissan Pathfinder Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,465

2012 Nissan Pathfinder S   
Difference: $4,560

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,564

2012 Nissan Pathfinder S   
Difference: $3,952

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Model Year2016201620162012
ModelPathfinderPathfinderPathfinderPathfinder
TrimSVSLPlatinumS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $33,150 $36,410 $41,610 $29,290
Base Invoice $30,812 $33,837 $38,663 $27,444
Class III trailer hitch 400 400    
Rear bumper protector 205 205 205  
Mud guards 160 160 160 150
Floor mats 210 210 210 200
Class III trailer hitch 354 351    
Rear bumper protector 153 153 153  
Mud guards 138 138 138 132
Floor mats 159 159 159 163
Options (change) 975 975 575 350
Options (change) 804 801 450 295
Destination 900 900 900 825
Total Price $35,025 $38,285 $43,085 $30,465
Total Invoice $32,516 $35,538 $40,013 $28,564

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: 2016 Nissan Pathfinder vs. 2012 Nissan Pathfinder

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: 2012 Nissan Pathfinder S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $995
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $642
Model Year2016201620162012
ModelPathfinderPathfinderPathfinderPathfinder
TrimSVSLPlatinumS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine260hp V6260hp V6260hp V6266hp V6
TransmissionCVTCVTCVTA5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG20/27 MPG20/27 MPG15/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 13?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-18235/65-18235/55-20245/75-16
Total Price$35,025$38,285$43,085$30,465
Adjustments for Features-3,565-6,690-9,4900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,460$31,595$33,595$30,465
Cost Above Minimum$0$135$2,135$0
Total Invoice$32,516$35,538$40,013$28,564
Adjustments for Features-3,310-6,210-8,8130
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,206$29,328$31,200$28,564
Cost Above Minimum$0$122$1,994$0

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Features Comparison: 2016 Nissan Pathfinder vs. 2012 Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year2016201620162012
ModelPathfinderPathfinderPathfinderPathfinder
TrimSVSLPlatinumS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000$1000 
5-speed automatic   $900
FWD$0$0$0 
RWD   $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100 
Heated steering wheel $100$100 
Power liftgate $350$350 
Proximity key$250$250$250 
Remote start $150$150 
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Around view cameras  $500 
Blind spot warning system $200$200 
Brake assist$50$50$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100 
Full-size spare tire   $225
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250 
Rearview camera$200$200  
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat   $40
Cargo net   $40
Class III trailer hitch$250$250$250 
Class IV trailer hitch   $300
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate   $150
Storage compartment under second row seats   $50
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150$150
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300
Lockable center differential$150$150$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250 
Glass roof panel(s)  $300 
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 
Skid plate (one)   $50
Sunroof  $900 
Tow hook(s), front$40$40$40 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125 
Aux input$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
DVD-compatible player  $0 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
Navigation system  $600 
Satellite radio$200$200$200 
Traffic + travel information  $25 
USB port$25$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio  $100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Compass $0$0 
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Heated mirrors$25$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25 
Outside temperature display$50$50$50 
Visor mirror, driver   $10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300 
Door sill trim plates $100$100 
Heated front seats $200$200 
Heated second row seats $200$200 
Leather door panel trim $250$250 
Leather seating surfaces $900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  $50
Manual recliner, third row seats$125$125$125 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat   $50
Memory system, driver seat $200$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$6,090$9,215$12,015$2,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,565$6,690$9,490$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,310-6,210-8,8130

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Specifications Comparison: 2016 Nissan Pathfinder vs. 2012 Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year20162012
ModelPathfinderPathfinder
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase114.2 in112.2 in
Length197.2 in192.3 in
Width77.2 in72.8 in
Height69.6 in72.0 in
Curb Weight4,149 lb.4,446 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.5 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom42.2 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.7 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.8 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room60.4 in58.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.1 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom41.7 in34.2 in
Row 3 Headroom37.8 in36.7 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room57.1 in57.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room42.0 in44.0 in
Row 3 Legroom30.7 in28.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.0 ft316.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
47.8 ft349.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
79.8 ft379.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
2012 Nissan Pathfinder S

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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