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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: $40,980

Nissan Pathfinder LE   
Difference: $30,845

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201420142014201420142014201420142014
ModelPathfinderCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenne
TrimLEBaseDieselPlatinum EditionDiesel Platinum EditionSS HybridGTSTurboTurbo S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $38,120 $49,600 $56,600 $63,300 $66,900 $66,800 $70,900 $83,300 $110,400 $146,000
Navigation system 1,850                  
Floor mats 200                  
Torque vectoring, brake-based   1,490   1,490   1,490   1,490 1,490  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   790 790 790 790 790 790 790    
Traffic information   0 0 0 0 0 0      
Satellite radio   750 750     750 750 750    
Heated steering wheel   250 250 250 250 250 250 250    
Voice control for nav and audio   595 595 595 595 595 595   595 595
Class IV trailer hitch   650 650 650 650 650 650 650 650 650
Proximity key   1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090
Roof rails   1,190 1,190 1,190 1,190 1,190 1,190 1,190 1,190 1,190
Running boards   1,550 1,550 1,550 1,550 1,550 1,550   1,550 1,550
Rearview camera   1,750 1,750 665 665 1,750 1,750 1,750 655 655
Rear air vents with automatic controls   1,020   1,020 1,020 1,020   1,020 1,020 1,020
Roof rack   1,475 1,475 1,475 1,475 1,475 1,475 1,475 1,475 1,475
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   2,990 2,990 2,990 2,990 2,990 2,990 2,990 2,990 2,990
Basic Package   5,640 5,640     4,540 4,540      
Large energy flow and fuel economy display             0      
Auto-dimming mirrors               420    
Heated front seats               525    
PCM               3,675    
Wood trim                   0
Navigation system 1,605                  
Floor mats 163                  
Torque vectoring, brake-based   0   0   0   0 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   0 0 0 0 0 0 0    
Traffic information   0 0 0 0 0 0      
Satellite radio   638 638     638 638 638    
Heated steering wheel   0 0 0 0 0 0 0    
Voice control for nav and audio   506 506 506 506 506 506   506 506
Class IV trailer hitch   0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Proximity key   0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Roof rails   0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Running boards   1,318 0 1,318 1,318 1,318 0   1,318 1,318
Rearview camera   0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Rear air vents with automatic controls   0   0 0 0   0 0 0
Roof rack   0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Basic Package   0 0     0 0      
Large energy flow and fuel economy display             0      
Auto-dimming mirrors               0    
Heated front seats               0    
PCM               0    
Wood trim                   0
Options (change) 2,050 21,230 18,720 13,755 12,265 20,130 17,620 18,065 12,705 11,215
Options (change) 1,768 2,462 1,144 1,824 1,824 2,462 1,144 638 1,824 1,824
Destination 810 995 995 995 995 995 995 995 995 995
Total Price $40,980 $71,825 $76,315 $78,050 $80,160 $87,925 $89,515 $102,360 $124,100 $158,210

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Porsche Cayenne

Lowest Adjusted Price: Nissan Pathfinder LE
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Cayenne GTS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $25,560
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $36,407
Model Year2011201420142014201420142014201420142014
ModelPathfinderCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenne
TrimLEBaseDieselPlatinum EditionDiesel Platinum EditionSS HybridGTSTurboTurbo S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Enginehp 300hp V6240hp V6 D300hp V6240hp V6 D400hp V8380hp V6 H420hp V8500hp V8550hp V8
TransmissionT5M6T8T8T8T8T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10235, 11235, 11585, 14585, 14235, 11235, 11235, 11585, 14585, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/60-18255/55-18255/55-18265/50-19265/50-19255/55-18255/55-18275/45-20265/50-19295/35-21
Total Price$40,980$71,825$76,315$78,050$80,160$87,925$89,515$102,360$124,100$158,210
Adjustments for Features0-5,285-5,410-7,110-6,510-6,660-5,260-9,935-11,335-12,385
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,980$66,540$70,905$70,940$73,650$81,265$84,255$92,425$112,765$145,825
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,365$4,400$7,110$14,725$17,715$25,885$46,225$79,285

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Features Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Porsche Cayenne

Model Year2011201420142014201420142014201420142014
ModelPathfinderCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenne
TrimLEBaseDieselPlatinum EditionDiesel Platinum EditionSS HybridGTSTurboTurbo S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000         
6-speed manual $150        
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300
RWD$0         
AWD $1700$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Air compressor $35$35$35$35$35$35$35$35$35
Power liftgate $350$350$350$350$350$350$350$350$350
Power-adjustable pedals$125         
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150         
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250$250$250$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power        $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0         
Brake assist $50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50
Full-size spare tire$225         
Hill descent control $250$250$250$250$250$250$250$250$250
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75$75$75$75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150$150$150$150$150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250$250$250$250$250$250$250
Rear side airbags $300$300$300$300$300$300$300$300$300
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350$350$350$350$350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500         
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150$150$150  $150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50
Cargo cover $75$75$75$75$75$75$75$75$75
Cargo mat$40         
Overhead sunglass holder$25         
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50
Storage compartment under second row seats$50         
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150         
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15$15$15$15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175$175$175$175$175$175$175
Rear air vents  $100   $100   
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250 $250$250$250 $250$250$250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150         
Rear dual-zone climate control $125 $125$125$125 $125$125$125
Rear HVAC unit $400 $400$400$400 $400$400$400
Residual heat $50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75         
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15$15$15$15$15$15$15$15
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300 $300 $300 $300$300 
Lockable center differential $150 $150 $150 $150$150$150
Lockable rear differential $150 $150 $150 $150$150 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150$150$150$150$150$150$150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable       $500  
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)       $0  
Body kit       $0  
Bodyside cladding $350$350$350$350$350$350$350$350$350
Bodyside moldings$75         
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25
Larger rear spoiler       $200  
Painted brake calipers (optional)       $0  
Rear bumper protector$40         
Rear spoiler $200$200$200$200$200$200 $200$200
Running boards$350$350$350$350$350$350$350 $350$350
Skid plate (one)$50         
Wheel-lip moldings       $75 $75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash   $325$325     
CD player$125$125$125  $125$125$125$125$125
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000         
HD radio        $50$50
Off-road navigation system $0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
SD Card slot$25         
Surround sound   $250$250   $250$250
Traffic information$25$25$25$25$25$25$25 $25$25
USB port $25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100$100$100$100$100 $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75$75$75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75$75$75$75$75$75$75
Chronometer         $100
Cornering lights $50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Headlight washers $50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50
Large energy flow and fuel economy display      $25   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25     $25$25
Performance meter         $150
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150$150$150$150$150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500$500$500$500$500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim       $100$100 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver        $300$300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger        $300$300
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Folding third row seats$600         
Heated second row seats        $200$200
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250$250$250$250$250$250$250
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75$75$75$75$75$75$75$75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50         
Memory system, passenger seat        $150$150
Metal pedals       $75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat        $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat        $150$150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat        $100$100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat        $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat        $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat        $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Synthetic suede headliner       $650 $650
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces       $0  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather       $1000$1000$1000
Wood trim         $300
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$350$350$350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Machined alloy wheels$350         
White-letter tires$0         
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$5,580$10,865$10,990$12,690$12,090$12,240$10,840$15,515$16,915$17,965
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,285$5,410$7,110$6,510$6,660$5,260$9,935$11,335$12,385
Value of Feature Adjustments0-254-152-257-229-262-126-158-257-221

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Porsche Cayenne

Model Year20112014
ModelPathfinderCayenne
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.2 in114.0 in
Length192.3 in190.8 in
Width72.8 in76.3 in
Height72.0 in67.4 in
Curb Weight4,446 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 Headroom40.0 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
Nissan Pathfinder LE

Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested1900100%
Total Not Requested00%

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%
Rearview camera
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Total Requested20033%
Total Not Requested40067%
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%
Basic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Navigation system600Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25No
Unbranded, 235W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested206562%
Total Not Requested127538%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne Diesel

Rearview camera
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Total Requested20033%
Total Not Requested40067%
Basic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Navigation system600Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25No
Unbranded, 235W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested206562%
Total Not Requested127538%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne Platinum Edition

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

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne Diesel Platinum Edition

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%

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%
Rearview camera
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Total Requested20033%
Total Not Requested40067%
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%
Basic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Navigation system600Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25No
Unbranded, 235W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested96543%
Total Not Requested127557%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne S Hybrid

Rearview camera
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Total Requested20033%
Total Not Requested40067%
Basic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Navigation system600Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25No
Unbranded, 235W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested96543%
Total Not Requested127557%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne GTS

Torque vectoring / active trace control
FeatureValueRequested?
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Limited-slip rear differential300Yes
Lockable rear differential150No
Total Requested30055%
Total Not Requested25045%
Rearview camera
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Total Requested20033%
Total Not Requested40067%
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%
Auto-dimming mirrors
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested15050%
Total Not Requested15050%
PCM
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25No
Unbranded, 235W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested61562%
Total Not Requested37538%

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%
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%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne Turbo S

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%

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