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Nissan Pathfinder vs. Toyota Avalon Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Pathfinder vs. Toyota Avalon Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,944

Toyota Avalon   
Difference: $10,151

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,246

Toyota Avalon   
Difference: $10,399

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012
ModelPathfinderAvalonAvalon
TrimLEBaseLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $40,240 $33,195 $36,435
Base Invoice $37,264 $29,876 $32,792
Value Package 2,100    
Floor mats 200 199 199
5.6L V8 1,530    
4WD w/low range 2,200    
Navigation system   2,350 1,450
Heated front seats   440  
Value Package 1,943    
Floor mats 163 126 126
5.6L V8 1,415    
4WD w/low range 2,035    
Navigation system   2,092 1,291
Heated front seats   392  
Options (change) 6,030 2,989 1,649
Options (change) 5,556 2,610 1,417
Destination 825 760 760
Total Price $47,095 $36,944 $38,844
Total Invoice $43,645 $33,246 $34,969

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Toyota Avalon

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Avalon Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,106
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,774
Model Year201220122012
ModelPathfinderAvalonAvalon
TrimLEBaseLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine310hp V8268hp V6268hp V6
TransmissionT5T6T6
Drivetrain4WD w/4LFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/18 MPG19/28 MPG19/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10660, 12660, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/60-18215/55-17215/55-17
Total Price$47,095$36,944$38,844
Adjustments for Features-6,4450-2,300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,650$36,944$36,544
Cost Above Minimum$0$400$0
Total Invoice$43,645$33,246$34,969
Adjustments for Features-5,9730-2,071
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,672$33,246$32,898
Cost Above Minimum$0$348$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Toyota Avalon

Model Year201220122012
ModelPathfinderAvalonAvalon
TrimLEBaseLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
4WD w/low range$2200  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100  
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Proximity key$250 $250
Sunshade, rear, power  $225
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50$50
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Rollover sensor$50  
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Cargo Management 
Class IV trailer hitch$300  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150  
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Roof rack$300  
Storage compartment under second row seats$50  
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150  
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Rear wiper$175  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Rear bumper protector$40  
Running boards$350  
Skid plate (one)$50  
Tow hook(s), front$40  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000  
Media drive$15  
SD Card slot$25  
Surround sound  $250
USB port $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Folding second row seats$300  
Folding third row seats$600  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat$200 $200
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Total Value of Features$9,420$2,975$5,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,445$0$2,300
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,9730-2,071

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Pathfinder vs. Toyota Avalon

Model Year20122012
ModelPathfinderAvalon
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.2 in111.0 in
Length192.3 in197.6 in
Width72.8 in72.8 in
Height72.0 in58.5 in
Curb Weight5,020 lb.3,572 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in59.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in55.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.4 in58.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.6 in56.2 in
Row 2 Legroom34.2 in40.9 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 ft314.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
49.2 ft314.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
79.2 ft314.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Pathfinder LE

Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000No
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested90047%
Total Not Requested100053%

Option Package Details
Toyota Avalon

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
JBL, 660W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested92573%
Total Not Requested35027%

Option Package Details
Toyota Avalon Limited

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%

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