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

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Nissan Pathfinder vs. Tesla Model S Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,885

Nissan Pathfinder SE   
Difference: $33,435

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006200620122012
ModelPathfinderPathfinderPathfinderModel SModel S
TrimSESE Off-RoadLEBasePerformance
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $26,650 $31,450 $33,500 $67,400 $92,400
Premium Package 1,700 1,700      
Bodyside moldings 140        
Comfort Package 1,550        
Airbag Package 700 700      
Leather Package 1,400 1,400      
Floor mats 140 140 240    
Nappa Leather       1,500  
Third-row 2-person bench       1,500 1,500
Metallic paint (extra cost)       750 750
Wood trim       0  
Panoramic sunroof       1,500 1,500
Premium Package 1,474 1,474      
Bodyside moldings 98        
Comfort Package 1,345        
Airbag Package 607 607      
Leather Package 1,214 1,214      
Floor mats 99 99 176    
Nappa Leather       0  
Third-row 2-person bench       0 0
Metallic paint (extra cost)       0 0
Wood trim       0  
Panoramic sunroof       0 0
Options (change) 5,630 3,940 240 5,250 3,750
Options (change) 4,837 3,394 176 0 0
Destination 605 605 605 1,170 1,170
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -7,500 -7,500
Total Price $32,885 $35,995 $34,345 $66,320 $89,820

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Tesla Model S

Lowest Adjusted Price: Nissan Pathfinder SE
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $33,290
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $36,405
Model Year20062006200620122012
ModelPathfinderPathfinderPathfinderModel SModel S
TrimSESE Off-RoadLEBasePerformance
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine270hp V6270hp V6270hp V6302hp E416hp E
TransmissionA5A5A5A1A1
DrivetrainRWD4WD, PT w/4LRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10?, 10200, 7200, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/70-16265/75-16265/65-17245/45-19245/35-21
Total Price$32,885$35,995$34,345$66,320$89,820
Adjustments for Features0-1,875-125-145-2,045
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,885$34,120$34,220$66,175$87,775
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,235$1,335$0$21,600

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Features Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Tesla Model S

Model Year20062006200620122012
ModelPathfinderPathfinderPathfinderModel SModel S
TrimSESE Off-RoadLEBasePerformance
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900$900  
1-speed automatic   $800$800
RWD$0 $0$0$0
4WD, part-time w/low range $1700   
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125$125  
Remote app   $25$25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350$350
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0  
Hill descent control $250   
Knee airbag, driver   $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger   $75$75
Rearview camera   $200$200
Side curtain airbags   $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40  
Cargo net$40$40$40  
Class IV trailer hitch$300$300$300  
Console with shifter$150$150$150  
Console without shifter   $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25  
Roof rack$300$300$300  
Second-row under-floor storage$150$150$150  
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150$150  
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers   $175$175
Rear air vents   $100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150  
Rear wiper$175$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300$300  
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger   $750$750
60 kWh battery pack   $0 
85 kWh battery pack    $0
DC quick-charging capability, free proprietary network    $1000
High-performance inverter    $0
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75    
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275  
Panoramic sunroof   $1200$1200
Running boards$350$350$350  
Skid plates$150$150$150  
Sunroof$900$900$900  
Tow hook(s), front$40$40   
Infotainment 
App support   $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325  
HD radio   $50$50
In-vehicle Internet   $150$150
Media drive, small   $5$5
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0$0  
Fog lights$125$125$125  
Heated mirrors$25$25$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display   $250$250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25$25
Tachometer$75$75$75  
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25$25
Visor mirror, driver   $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim    $200
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75  
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200
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
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100
Rear-facing third row seats   $0$0
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces    $0
Upholstered instrument panel   $300$300
Wood trim   $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable    $1000
All-terrain tires $0   
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200
Off-road suspension (upgrade) $0   
White-letter tires$0$0$0  
Total Value of Features$6,255$8,130$6,380$6,400$8,300
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,875$125$145$2,045
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,723-11614144

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Tesla Model S

Model Year20062012
ModelPathfinderModel S
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.2 in116.5 in
Length187.6 in196.0 in
Width72.8 in77.3 in
Height72.4 in56.5 in
Curb Weight4,374 lb.4,648 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.0.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in57.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom39.9 in35.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.4 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.6 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom34.2 in35.4 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 ft331.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
49.2 ft331.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
79.2 ft363.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Pathfinder SE

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
MP3-compatible player50No
Bose, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested115061%
Total Not Requested72539%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Outside temperature display50Yes
Compass0No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
MP3-compatible player50No
Rear air vents with manual controls50No
Total Requested80061%
Total Not Requested50539%
Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags, three rows500No
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested130098%
Total Not Requested252%

Option Package Details
Nissan Pathfinder SE Off-Road

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Bose, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested102568%
Total Not Requested47532%
Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags, three rows500No
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested130098%
Total Not Requested252%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S

Third-row 2-person bench
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-person bench0Yes
Folding third row seats600Yes
Rear-facing third row seats0No
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Nappa Leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested130070%
Total Not Requested55030%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S Performance

Third-row 2-person bench
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-person bench0Yes
Folding third row seats600Yes
Rear-facing third row seats0No
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

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