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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: $42,365

Nissan Pathfinder LE   
Difference: $34,720

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220172017201720172017201720172017
ModelPathfinderCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenne
TrimLEBasePlatinum EditionSS E-HybridS E-Hybrid Platinum EditionGTSTurboTurbo S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $40,240 $59,600 $65,600 $76,200 $78,700 $81,600 $97,200 $116,500 $159,600
4.0L V6 0                
Floor mats 200                
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,100                
Auto-dimming mirrors   420   420 420   420    
Torque vectoring, brake-based   1,490 1,490 1,490     1,490 1,490  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   790 790 790 790 790 790    
Voice control for nav and audio   0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Compass   270 270 270 270 270 270 270 270
Heated steering wheel   275 275 275 275 275 275 275 275
Memory system, driver seat   390 390            
Heated front seats   525   525 525   525    
Class IV trailer hitch   650 650 650 650 650 650 650 650
Proximity key   890 890 890 890 890 890 890 890
Roof rails   1,190 1,190 1,190 1,190 1,190 1,190 1,190 1,190
Sunroof   1,190 1,190            
Running boards   1,550 1,550 1,550 1,550 1,550   1,550 1,550
Rearview camera   1,750 655 655 655 655 655 655 655
Rear air vents with automatic controls   990 990 990     990 990 990
Roof rack   1,475 1,475 1,475 1,475 1,475 1,475 1,475 1,475
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   2,590 2,590 2,590 2,590 2,590 2,590 2,590 2,590
Wood trim                 0
4.0L V6 0                
Floor mats 163                
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 954                
Auto-dimming mirrors   0   0 0   0    
Torque vectoring, brake-based   0 0 0     0 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   0 0 0 0 0 0    
Voice control for nav and audio   0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Compass   0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Heated steering wheel   0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Memory system, driver seat   0 0            
Heated front seats   0   0 0   0    
Class IV trailer hitch   0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Proximity key   0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Roof rails   0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Sunroof   0 0            
Running boards   1,318 1,318 1,318 0 0   1,318 1,318
Rearview camera   0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Rear air vents with automatic controls   0 0 0     0 0 0
Roof rack   0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Wood trim                 0
Options (change) 1,300 16,435 14,395 13,760 11,280 10,335 12,210 12,025 10,535
Options (change) 1,117 1,318 1,318 1,318 0 0 0 1,318 1,318
Destination 825 1,050 1,050 1,050 1,050 1,050 1,050 1,050 1,050
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 -5,335 -5,335 0 0 0
Total Price $42,365 $77,085 $81,045 $91,010 $85,695 $87,650 $110,460 $129,575 $171,185

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Porsche Cayenne

Lowest Adjusted Price: Nissan Pathfinder LE
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Cayenne S E-Hybrid
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $28,260
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $43,238
Model Year201220172017201720172017201720172017
ModelPathfinderCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenne
TrimLEBasePlatinum EditionSS E-HybridS E-Hybrid Platinum EditionGTSTurboTurbo S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine266hp V6300hp V6300hp V6420hp V6333hp V6 PiH333hp V6 PiH440hp V6520hp V8570hp V8
TransmissionT5T8T8T8T8T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10100, 10665, 14100, 10100, 10665, 14100, 10665, 14665, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/60-18255/55-18275/45-20265/50-19265/50-19275/45-20275/45-20265/50-19295/35-21
Total Price$42,365$77,085$81,045$91,010$85,695$87,650$110,460$129,575$171,185
Adjustments for Features0-6,460-7,685-6,435-5,060-6,260-10,160-12,635-17,810
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,365$70,625$73,360$84,575$80,635$81,390$100,300$116,940$153,375
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,735$13,950$10,010$10,765$29,675$46,315$82,750

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Features Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Porsche Cayenne

Model Year201220172017201720172017201720172017
ModelPathfinderCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenne
TrimLEBasePlatinum EditionSS E-HybridS E-Hybrid Platinum EditionGTSTurboTurbo S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000        
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300
RWD$0        
AWD $1700$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Air compressor $35$35$35$35$35$35$35$35
Power liftgate $350$350$350$350$350$350$350$350
Power-adjustable pedals$125        
Remote app  $25 $25$25   
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150        
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $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
Ceramic brake rotors        $4000
Full-size spare tire$225        
Hill descent control $250$250$250$250$250$250$250$250
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75$75$75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150$150$150$150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250$250$250$250$250$250
Rear side airbags $300$300$300$300$300$300$300$300
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350$350$350$350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500        
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150   $150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50
Cargo cover $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
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $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
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15$15$15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $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
Rear air vents with manual controls$150        
Rear dual-zone climate control $125$125$125  $125$125$125
Rear HVAC unit $400$400$400  $400$400$400
Residual heat $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
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300$300$300  $300$300$300
Lockable center differential $150$150$150  $150$150$150
Lockable rear differential $150$150$150  $150$150$150
Engine / Motor 
11 kWh battery pack    $0$0   
3.6 kW onboard charger    $0$0   
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150$150$150$150$150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable      $500  
Regenerative braking       $0$0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0  $0$0 $0
Body kit      $0  
Bodyside cladding $350$350$350$350$350$350$350$350
Bodyside moldings$75        
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $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
Running boards$350$350$350$350$350$350 $350$350
Skid plate (one)$50        
Wheel-lip moldings  $75  $75$75 $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0  $0   
App support  $0  $0   
Apple CarPlay support  $100  $100   
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325        
CD player $125$125$125$125$125$125$125$125
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000        
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200
HD radio $50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet  $150  $150   
Navigation map updates, three years  $0  $0   
Off-road navigation system $0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
SD Card slot$25        
Surround sound  $250  $250 $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200  $200   
Traffic + travel information       $25$25
Traffic information$25 $25  $25   
USB port $25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50  $50   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75$75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights        $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75$75$75$75$75$75
Boost gauge      $75$75$75
Chronometer        $100
Cornering lights  $50  $50$50$50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Headlight washers  $50  $50$50$50$50
Large energy flow and fuel economy display    $25$25   
LED headlights       $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25    $25$25
Performance meter        $150
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150  $150$150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights $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
Folding third row seats$600        
Heated second row seats       $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200  $200   
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250$250$250$250$250$250
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75$75$75$75$75$75$75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50        
Memory system, passenger seat       $150$150
Metal pedals      $75$75$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
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
Synthetic suede headliner      $650$650$650
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0  $0$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
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Machined alloy wheels$350        
Sport suspension (upgrade)      $0  
White-letter tires$0        
Transmission 
Launch control        $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$5,680$12,140$13,365$12,115$10,740$11,940$15,840$18,315$23,490
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,460$7,685$6,435$5,060$6,260$10,160$12,635$17,810
Value of Feature Adjustments0-198-225-167253306-97-231-246

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Porsche Cayenne

Model Year20122017
ModelPathfinderCayenne
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.2 in114.0 in
Length192.3 in191.1 in
Width72.8 in78.7 in
Height72.0 in67.4 in
Curb Weight4,447 lb.4,489 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
Porsche Cayenne

Torque vectoring, brake-based
FeatureValueRequested?
Torque vectoring, brake-based100No
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%
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%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne Platinum Edition

Torque vectoring, brake-based
FeatureValueRequested?
Torque vectoring, brake-based100No
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%
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, brake-based
FeatureValueRequested?
Torque vectoring, brake-based100No
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%
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 E-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 GTS

Torque vectoring, brake-based
FeatureValueRequested?
Torque vectoring, brake-based100No
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%
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, brake-based
FeatureValueRequested?
Torque vectoring, brake-based100No
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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