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Nissan Pathfinder vs. Porsche Cayenne Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Pathfinder vs. Porsche Cayenne Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $38,095

Nissan Pathfinder LE   
Difference: $24,920

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062012201220122012
ModelPathfinderCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenne
TrimLEBaseSS HybridTurbo
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $33,500 $48,200 $65,000 $69,000 $107,100
Floor mats 240        
Satellite radio 350 750 750 750 750
Navigation system 1,800        
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,600        
Auto-dimming mirrors   420 420 420  
Torque vectoring, brake-based   1,490 1,490   1,490
Metallic paint (extra cost)   790 790 790  
Heated front seats   525 525 525  
Class IV trailer hitch   650 650 650 650
CD changer, in-dash   650 650 650 650
Roof rails   1,190 1,190 1,190 1,190
Skid plates   1,330 1,330 1,330 1,330
Memory system, driver seat   390      
Sunroof   1,190      
Roof rack   1,475 1,475 1,475 1,475
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   2,990 2,990 2,990 2,990
Floor mats 176        
Satellite radio 304 638 638 638 638
Navigation system 1,561        
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,388        
Auto-dimming mirrors   0 0 0  
Torque vectoring, brake-based   0 0   0
Metallic paint (extra cost)   0 0 0  
Heated front seats   0 0 0  
Class IV trailer hitch   0 0 0 0
CD changer, in-dash   0 0 0 0
Roof rails   1,012 1,012 1,012 1,012
Skid plates   0 0 0 0
Memory system, driver seat   0      
Sunroof   0      
Roof rack   0 0 0 0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   0 0 0 0
Options (change) 3,990 13,840 12,260 10,770 10,525
Options (change) 3,429 1,650 1,650 1,650 1,650
Destination 605 975 975 975 975
Total Price $38,095 $63,015 $78,235 $80,745 $118,600

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Porsche Cayenne

Lowest Adjusted Price: Nissan Pathfinder LE
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Cayenne Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $22,520
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $32,618
Model Year20062012201220122012
ModelPathfinderCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenne
TrimLEBaseSS HybridTurbo
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine270hp V6300hp V6400hp V8380hp V6 H500hp V8
TransmissionA5M6T8T8T8
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10100, 10100, 10100, 10585, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/65-17255/55-18255/55-18255/55-18265/50-19
Total Price$38,095$63,015$78,235$80,745$118,600
Adjustments for Features0-2,400-3,775-3,175-10,265
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,095$60,615$74,460$77,570$108,335
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$13,845$16,955$47,720

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Features Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Porsche Cayenne

Model Year20062012201220122012
ModelPathfinderCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenne
TrimLEBaseSS HybridTurbo
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900    
6-speed manual $150   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300$1300
RWD$0    
AWD $1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Air compressor $35$35$35$35
Heated steering wheel    $100
Power liftgate $350$350$350$350
Power-adjustable pedals$125    
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150    
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    
Brake assist $50$50$50$50
Hill descent control $250$250$250$250
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front    $150
Obstacle detection, rear    $250
Rear side airbags $300$300$300$300
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500    
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50
Cargo cover $75$75$75$75
Cargo mat$40    
Overhead sunglass holder$25    
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100$100
Second-row under-floor storage$150    
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50$50$50
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150    
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175$175
Rear air vents $100$100$100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150    
Residual heat $50$50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75    
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15$15$15
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300$300 $300
Lockable center differential $150$150 $150
Lockable rear differential $150$150 $150
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150$150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350$350$350$350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25
Rear spoiler $200$200$200$200
Running boards$350    
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50$50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100$100
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200$1200$1200$1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000    
Media drive    $15
Navigation system$600   $600
Off-road navigation system    $0
Surround sound    $250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75$75
Cornering lights    $50
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100
Headlight washers    $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25  $25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights    $150
Xenon HID headlights    $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim    $100
Automatic seat bolsters, driver    $300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger    $300
Folding third row seats$600    
Heated second row seats    $200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75$75$75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50    
Memory system, passenger seat    $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat    $100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat    $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat    $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat    $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Upholstered instrument panel, leather    $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable    $1000
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200
White-letter tires$0    
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$5,165$7,565$8,940$8,340$15,430
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,400$3,775$3,175$10,265
Value of Feature Adjustments0-100-127-103-227

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Porsche Cayenne

Model Year20062012
ModelPathfinderCayenne
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.2 in114.0 in
Length187.6 in190.8 in
Width72.8 in76.3 in
Height72.4 in67.4 in
Curb Weight4,374 lb.4,399 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.22.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.2 in0.0 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 ft323.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
49.2 ft323.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
79.2 ft362.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne

Torque vectoring / active trace control
FeatureValueRequested?
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Limited-slip rear differential300Yes
Lockable rear differential150No
Total Requested30055%
Total Not Requested25045%
Memory system, driver seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested20080%
Total Not Requested5020%
Auto-dimming mirrors
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested15050%
Total Not Requested15050%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne S

Torque vectoring / active trace control
FeatureValueRequested?
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Limited-slip rear differential300Yes
Lockable rear differential150No
Total Requested30055%
Total Not Requested25045%
Auto-dimming mirrors
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested15050%
Total Not Requested15050%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne S Hybrid

Auto-dimming mirrors
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested15050%
Total Not Requested15050%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne Turbo

Torque vectoring / active trace control
FeatureValueRequested?
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Limited-slip rear differential300Yes
Lockable rear differential150No
Total Requested30055%
Total Not Requested25045%

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