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Nissan Pathfinder vs. Tesla Model 3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Pathfinder vs. Tesla Model 3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $37,520

Nissan Pathfinder SL   
Difference: $6,180

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162018
ModelPathfinderPathfinderModel 3
TrimSLPlatinumBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,410 $41,610 $49,000
Floor mats 210 210  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     1,000
Floor mats 159 159  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     0
Options (change) 210 210 1,000
Options (change) 159 159 0
Destination 900 900 1,200
Gas Tax 0 0 -7,500
Total Price $37,520 $42,720 $43,700

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Tesla Model 3

Lowest Adjusted Price: Nissan Pathfinder SL
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model 3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,245
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $41,136
Model Year201620162018
ModelPathfinderPathfinderModel 3
TrimSLPlatinumBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine260hp V6260hp V6258hp E
TransmissionCVTCVTA1
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG20/27 MPG136/123 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 13?, ?
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-18235/55-20235/45-18
Total Price$37,520$42,720$43,700
Adjustments for Features-65-3,1150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,455$39,605$43,700
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,150$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Tesla Model 3

Model Year201620162018
ModelPathfinderPathfinderModel 3
TrimSLPlatinumBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000 
1-speed automatic  $800
FWD$0$0 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Remote app  $25
Remote keyless entry$225$225 
Remote start$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras $500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Forward collision warning  $200
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Lane departure warning  $200
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Rearview camera$200 $200
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch $250 
Console with shifter$150$150 
Console without shifter  $150
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rails$250$250 
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents  $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150$150 
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger  $750
75 kWh battery pack  $0
DC quick-charging capability  $750
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Glass roof panel(s) $300$300
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Sunroof $900 
Tow hook(s), front$40$40 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0
App support  $0
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD player$125$125 
DVD-compatible player $0 
In-vehicle Internet  $150
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Navigation system $600$600
Range alert  $0
Satellite radio$200$200 
Surround sound  $250
Traffic + travel information $25 
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Compass$0$0 
Digital instruments  $0
LED headlights  $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Tachometer$75$75 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Manual recliner, third row seats$125$125 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Synthetic suede door panel trim  $250
Wood trim  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Total Value of Features$8,515$11,565$8,450
Value of Feature Adjustments$65$3,115$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-60-2,8960

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Tesla Model 3

Model Year20162018
ModelPathfinderModel 3
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase114.2 in113.2 in
Length197.2 in184.8 in
Width77.2 in72.8 in
Height69.6 in56.8 in
Curb Weight4,149 lb.3,814 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.5 gal.0.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom42.2 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.7 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.8 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room60.4 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom41.7 in35.2 in
Row 3 Headroom37.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room57.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room42.0 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom30.7 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.0 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
47.8 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
79.8 ft315.0 ft3

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