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Nissan Pathfinder vs. Nissan Xterra Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Pathfinder vs. Nissan Xterra Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,615

Nissan Pathfinder S   
Difference: $50

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,647

Nissan Pathfinder S   
Difference: $354

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820122012
ModelPathfinderXterraXterra
TrimSSPRO-4X
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $26,980 $27,200 $30,370
Base Invoice $25,283 $25,773 $28,454
Airbag Package 700    
Floor mats 155 120  
4WD, part-time w/low range 2,000 2,050  
Class III trailer hitch   470 470
5-speed automatic     1,050
Airbag Package 607    
Floor mats 106 91  
4WD, part-time w/low range 1,871 1,939  
Class III trailer hitch   373 373
5-speed automatic     983
Options (change) 2,855 2,640 1,520
Options (change) 2,584 2,403 1,356
Destination 780 825 825
Total Price $30,615 $30,665 $32,715
Total Invoice $28,647 $29,001 $30,635

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Nissan Xterra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Pathfinder S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,320
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,256
Model Year200820122012
ModelPathfinderXterraXterra
TrimSSPRO-4X
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine266hp V6261hp V6261hp V6
TransmissionA5A5A5
Drivetrain4WD, PT w/4L4WD, PT w/4L4WD, PT w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/20 MPG15/20 MPG15/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6380, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/75-16265/70-16265/75-16
Total Price$30,615$30,665$32,715
Adjustments for Features-1,2850-2,065
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,330$30,665$30,650
Cost Above Minimum$0$15$0
Total Invoice$28,647$29,001$30,635
Adjustments for Features-1,2020-1,934
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,445$29,001$28,701
Cost Above Minimum$0$300$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Nissan Xterra

Model Year200820122012
ModelPathfinderXterraXterra
TrimSSPRO-4X
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900$900
4WD, part-time w/low range$1700$1700$1700
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control  $250
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rack  $300
Aluminum roof rails $250 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50$50
Cargo net  $40
Class III trailer hitch $250$250
Class IV trailer hitch$300  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150  
Overhead sunglass holder$25 $25
Roof rails$250  
Small cargo box, roof-mounted $75$75
Storage compartment under second row seats$50  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300  
Lockable rear differential  $150
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Skid plate (one)$50$50 
Skid plates  $150
Tow hook(s), front $40$40
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
MP3-compatible player  $50
Satellite radio  $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Automatic-off headlights $25$25
Compass  $0
Fog lights  $125
Light bar  $150
Trip computer$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat  $150
Folding third row seats$600  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires  $0
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Off-road suspension (upgrade)  $0
White-letter tires $0$0
Total Value of Features$5,525$4,240$6,305
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,285$0$2,065
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,2020-1,934

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Nissan Xterra

Model Year20082012
ModelPathfinderXterra
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.2 in106.3 in
Length192.3 in178.7 in
Width72.8 in72.8 in
Height72.0 in74.9 in
Curb Weight4,665 lb.4,354 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in39.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.4 in58.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.6 in46.1 in
Row 2 Legroom34.2 in34.4 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 ft335.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
49.2 ft335.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
79.2 ft365.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Pathfinder S

Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags, three rows500No
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%

Option Package Details
Nissan Xterra S

Class III trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
4WD, part-time w/low range
FeatureValueRequested?
4WD, part-time w/low range0Yes
Mud guards75No
Tow hook(s), front40No
Small cargo box, roof-mounted75No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested190100%

Option Package Details
Nissan Xterra PRO-4X

Class III trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
5-speed automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
5-speed automatic0Yes
Satellite radio200No
Hill start assist75No
Hill descent control250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested525100%

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