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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: $40,710

Nissan Pathfinder SL   
Difference: $29,610

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520122012
ModelPathfinderPathfinderModel SModel S
TrimSLPlatinumBasePerformance
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $36,060 $41,410 $67,400 $92,400
Cargo Package 225 225    
Premium Package 3,330      
Floor mats 210 210    
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
Cargo cover     250 250
Wood trim     0  
Panoramic sunroof     1,500 1,500
Cargo Package 200 200    
Premium Package 3,087      
Floor mats 159 159    
Tech Package     0 0
Nappa Leather     0  
Third-row 2-person bench     0 0
Metallic paint (extra cost)     0 0
Cargo cover     0 0
Wood trim     0  
Panoramic sunroof     0 0
Options (change) 3,765 435 9,250 7,750
Options (change) 3,446 359 0 0
Destination 885 885 1,170 1,170
Gas Tax 0 0 -7,500 -7,500
Total Price $40,710 $42,730 $70,320 $93,820

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Tesla Model S

Lowest Adjusted Price: Nissan Pathfinder SL
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $31,305
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $42,597
Model Year2015201520122012
ModelPathfinderPathfinderModel SModel S
TrimSLPlatinumBasePerformance
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine260hp V6260hp V6302hp E416hp E
TransmissionCVTCVTA1A1
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 13?, 13200, 7200, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-18235/55-20245/45-19245/35-21
Total Price$40,710$42,730$70,320$93,820
Adjustments for Features-1,695-2,1950-1,975
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,015$40,535$70,320$91,845
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,520$0$21,525

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Features Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Tesla Model S

Model Year2015201520122012
ModelPathfinderPathfinderModel SModel S
TrimSLPlatinumBasePerformance
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000  
1-speed automatic  $800$800
FWD$0$0  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100  
Heated steering wheel $100  
Remote app  $25$25
Remote start$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras$500$500  
Blind spot warning system$200$200  
Brake assist$50$50  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100  
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250  
Rearview camera  $200$200
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500  
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40$40  
Class III trailer hitch$250$250  
Console with shifter$150$150  
Console without shifter  $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Roof rails$250$250  
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150  
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear air vents  $100$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$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 cladding (gray/black)$250$250  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300  
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Rear spoiler$200$200  
Sunroof$900$900  
Tow hook(s), front$40$40  
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
Aux input$50$50  
CD player$125$125  
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
HD radio  $50$50
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150
Media drive  $15$15
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Satellite radio$200$200  
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75
Compass$0$0  
Cornering lights  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25$25
Tachometer$75$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$50  
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300  
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Heated second row seats$200$200  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Manual recliner, third row seats$125$125  
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 lumbar adjuster, driver 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
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Total Value of Features$8,480$8,980$6,785$8,760
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,695$2,195$0$1,975
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,576-2,0400133

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Tesla Model S

Model Year20152012
ModelPathfinderModel S
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase114.2 in116.5 in
Length197.2 in196.0 in
Width77.2 in77.3 in
Height69.6 in56.5 in
Curb Weight4,150 lb.4,648 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.5 gal.0.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom42.2 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.7 in57.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.8 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in35.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room60.4 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.1 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom41.7 in35.4 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 ft331.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
47.8 ft331.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
79.8 ft363.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Pathfinder SL

Cargo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
First-aid kit15No
Cargo tray40No
Total Requested7558%
Total Not Requested5542%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Glass roof panel(s)300No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Around view cameras300No
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Bose, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested162554%
Total Not Requested137546%

Option Package Details
Nissan Pathfinder Platinum

Cargo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
First-aid kit15No
Cargo tray40No
Total Requested7558%
Total Not Requested5542%

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 liftgate350Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Media drive, large10No
Total Requested177571%
Total Not Requested71029%
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, leather250Yes
Total Requested155084%
Total Not Requested30016%

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 liftgate350Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Media drive, large10No
Total Requested157569%
Total Not Requested71031%

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