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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: $41,100

Nissan Pathfinder LE   
Difference: $26,470

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,844

Nissan Pathfinder LE   
Difference: $19,743

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820092009200920092009
ModelPathfinderCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenne
TrimLEBaseSGTSTurboTurbo S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $36,080 $44,600 $59,400 $70,900 $97,700 $123,600
Base Invoice $33,418 $37,910 $50,490 $60,265 $83,045 $105,060
Navigation system 2,400 3,300 3,300 3,300    
Floor mats 155 140 140 140 140 140
Cargo mat 85 280 280 280 280 280
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,600          
Light Comfort Package   610 610 610 610 610
Automatic climate control, front   550        
Metallic paint (extra cost)   710 710 710    
Voice control for nav and audio   595 595 595    
Class IV trailer hitch   630 630 630 630 630
Heated front seats   690 690 690    
Bluetooth cell phone link   695 695 695 695 695
Satellite radio   750 750 750 750 750
Proximity key   995 995 995 995 995
Roof rails   1,190 1,190 1,190 1,190 1,190
Sunroof   1,190 1,190 1,190 1,190 1,190
Rearview camera   1,680 1,680 1,680 1,680 1,680
Obstacle detection, rear   990 990 990    
Memory system, driver seat   360        
Running boards   1,550 1,550   1,550 1,550
Rear air vents with automatic controls   1,690 1,690 1,690 1,690 1,690
Roof rack   450 450 450 450 450
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   2,950 2,950 2,950 2,950 2,950
Navigation system 2,082 2,805 2,805 2,805    
Floor mats 106 119 119 119 119 119
Cargo mat 70 238 238 238 238 238
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,388          
Light Comfort Package   519 519 519 519 519
Automatic climate control, front   468        
Metallic paint (extra cost)   604 604 604    
Voice control for nav and audio   506 506 506    
Class IV trailer hitch   536 536 536 536 536
Heated front seats   587 587 587    
Bluetooth cell phone link   591 591 591 591 591
Satellite radio   638 638 638 638 638
Proximity key   846 846 846 846 846
Roof rails   1,012 1,012 1,012 1,012 1,012
Sunroof   1,012 1,012 1,012 1,012 1,012
Rearview camera   1,428 1,428 1,428 1,428 1,428
Obstacle detection, rear   842 842 842    
Memory system, driver seat   306        
Running boards   1,318 1,318   1,318 1,318
Rear air vents with automatic controls   1,436 1,436 1,436 1,436 1,436
Roof rack   383 383 383 383 383
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   2,508 2,508 2,508 2,508 2,508
Options (change) 4,240 21,995 21,085 19,535 14,800 14,800
Options (change) 3,646 18,702 17,928 16,610 12,584 12,584
Destination 780 975 975 975 975 975
Total Price $41,100 $67,570 $81,460 $91,410 $113,475 $139,375
Total Invoice $37,844 $57,587 $69,393 $77,850 $96,604 $118,619

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Porsche Cayenne

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Pathfinder LE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $22,410
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,283
Model Year200820092009200920092009
ModelPathfinderCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenne
TrimLEBaseSGTSTurboTurbo S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine266hp V6290hp V6385hp V8405hp V8500hp V8550hp V8
TransmissionT5M6T6M6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDAWD w/4LAWD w/4LAWD w/4LAWD w/4LAWD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10100, 12100, 12100, 12410, 14410, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/65-17235/65-17255/55-18295/35-21275/45-19295/35-21
Total Price$41,100$67,570$81,460$91,410$113,475$139,375
Adjustments for Features0-4,060-4,985-6,910-9,985-10,660
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,100$63,510$76,475$84,500$103,490$128,715
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$12,965$20,990$39,980$65,205
Total Invoice$37,844$57,587$69,393$77,850$96,604$118,619
Adjustments for Features0-3,460-4,247-5,885-8,500-9,072
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,844$54,127$65,146$71,965$88,104$109,547
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$11,019$17,838$33,977$55,420

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Features Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Porsche Cayenne

Model Year200820092009200920092009
ModelPathfinderCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenne
TrimLEBaseSGTSTurboTurbo S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000     
6-speed manual $150 $150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 $1100$1100
RWD$0     
AWD w/low range $2200$2200$2200$2200$2200
Accessories 
Air compressor $35$35$35$35$35
Heated steering wheel $100$100$100$100$100
Power liftgate $350$350$350$350$350
Power-adjustable pedals$125     
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150     
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0     
Brake assist $50$50$50$50$50
Full-size spare tire$225     
Hill descent control $250$250$250$250$250
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250$250$250
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500     
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50$50
Cargo cover $75$75$75$75$75
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100$100$100
Ski sack $50$50$50$50$50
Storage compartment under front seat(s)    $50$50
Storage compartment under second row seats$50     
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150     
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175$175$175
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250$250$250$250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150     
Rear dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125$125
Rear HVAC unit $400$400$400$400$400
Residual heat $50$50$50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75     
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15$15$15$15
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300     
Lockable center differential $150$150$150$150$150
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   $500  
Exterior 
Body kit   $0  
Bodyside moldings$75     
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25$25
Rear bumper protector$40     
Rear spoiler $200$200$200$200$200
Running boards$350$350$350 $350$350
Skid plate (one)$50     
Wheel-lip moldings   $75 $75
Infotainment 
Aux input$50     
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0$0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200$1200$1200$1200$1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000     
Media drive$15     
Off-road navigation system $0$0$0  
SD Card slot$25     
Surround sound    $250$250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75$75$75
Cornering lights    $50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100$100
Headlight washers    $50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150$150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25 $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights    $150$150
Xenon HID headlights    $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100$100 
Carbon fiber trim     $200
Door sill trim plates  $100$100$100$100
Folding third row seats$600     
Heated second row seats    $200$200
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250$250$250
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50     
Manual recliner, second row seats$75     
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 $200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat   $150$150$150
Metal pedals $75$75$75$75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150$150$150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row   $25$25$25
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100
Synthetic suede headliner   $650$650$650
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather    $1000$1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars     $500
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500$500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   $1000$1000$1000
Alloy wheels $350$350$350$350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200$200
Machined alloy wheels$350     
White-letter tires$0     
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,605$9,665$10,590$12,515$15,590$16,265
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,060$4,985$6,910$9,985$10,660
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,460-4,247-5,885-8,500-9,072

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Porsche Cayenne

Model Year20082009
ModelPathfinderCayenne
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.2 in112.4 in
Length192.3 in188.9 in
Width72.8 in76.0 in
Height72.0 in66.9 in
Curb Weight4,447 lb.4,763 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.26.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in57.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in38.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.4 in56.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.6 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom34.2 in36.0 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 ft319.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
49.2 ft319.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
79.2 ft362.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne

Automatic climate control, front
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested32576%
Total Not Requested10024%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Off-road navigation system0No
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%
Satellite radio
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Memory system, driver seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested20089%
Total Not Requested2511%
Rear air vents with automatic controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Rear HVAC unit400No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested675100%
Light Comfort Package
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

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Off-road navigation system0No
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%
Satellite radio
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Rear air vents with automatic controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Rear HVAC unit400No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested675100%
Light Comfort Package
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 GTS

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Off-road navigation system0No
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%
Satellite radio
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Rear air vents with automatic controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Rear HVAC unit400No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested675100%
Light Comfort Package
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

Satellite radio
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%
Rear air vents with automatic controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Rear HVAC unit400No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested675100%
Light Comfort Package
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 S

Satellite radio
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%
Rear air vents with automatic controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Rear HVAC unit400No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested675100%
Light Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested15050%
Total Not Requested15050%

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