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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: $39,415

Nissan Pathfinder LE   
Difference: $30,655

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820122012
ModelPathfinderModel SModel S
TrimLEBasePerformance
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $36,080 $67,400 $92,400
Navigation system 2,400    
Floor mats 155    
Tech Package   3,750 3,750
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
Navigation system 2,082    
Floor mats 106    
Tech Package   0 0
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) 2,555 9,000 7,500
Options (change) 2,188 0 0
Destination 780 1,170 1,170
Gas Tax 0 -7,500 -7,500
Total Price $39,415 $70,070 $93,570

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Tesla Model S

Lowest Adjusted Price: Nissan Pathfinder LE
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $29,790
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $42,638
Model Year200820122012
ModelPathfinderModel SModel S
TrimLEBasePerformance
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine266hp V6302hp E416hp E
TransmissionT5A1A1
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10200, 7200, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/65-17245/45-19245/35-21
Total Price$39,415$70,070$93,570
Adjustments for Features0-865-2,840
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,415$69,205$90,730
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$21,525

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Features Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Tesla Model S

Model Year200820122012
ModelPathfinderModel SModel S
TrimLEBasePerformance
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
1-speed automatic $800$800
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350$350
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Remote app $25$25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Full-size spare tire$225  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40  
Class IV trailer hitch$300  
Console with shifter$150  
Console without shifter $150$150
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150  
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Roof rack$300  
Storage compartment under second row seats$50  
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150  
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Rear wiper$175  
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$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  
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Rear bumper protector$40  
Running boards$350  
Skid plate (one)$50  
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD player$125  
HD radio $50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
MP3-compatible player$50  
Satellite radio$200  
SD Card slot$25  
Traffic information$25  
USB port $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Cornering lights $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25$25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Tachometer$75  
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim  $200
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
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
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
Alloy wheels $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Machined alloy wheels$350  
White-letter tires$0  
Total Value of Features$6,730$7,595$9,570
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$865$2,840
Value of Feature Adjustments078192

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Tesla Model S

Model Year20082012
ModelPathfinderModel S
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.2 in116.5 in
Length192.3 in196.0 in
Width72.8 in77.3 in
Height72.0 in56.5 in
Curb Weight4,447 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 Headroom40.0 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
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%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Media drive, large10Yes
Total Requested141057%
Total Not Requested107543%
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%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Media drive, large10Yes
Total Requested121053%
Total Not Requested107547%

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