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Nissan Xterra vs. Nissan Pathfinder Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Xterra vs. Nissan Pathfinder Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,660

Nissan Xterra S   
Difference: $3,655

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,046

Nissan Xterra S   
Difference: $3,257

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082012
ModelXterraXterraXterraPathfinder
TrimSOff RoadSES
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $23,810 $27,260 $27,560 $29,290
Base Invoice $22,567 $25,546 $25,826 $27,444
Class III trailer hitch 455 455 455  
Side curtain airbags 700 700 700  
Floor mats 115 115 115 200
5-speed automatic 800 1,000    
4WD, part-time w/low range 2,000   2,000 2,000
Class III trailer hitch 360 360 360  
Side curtain airbags 607 607 607  
Floor mats 83 83 83 163
5-speed automatic 757 935    
4WD, part-time w/low range 1,892   1,871 1,871
Options (change) 4,070 2,270 3,270 2,200
Options (change) 3,699 1,985 2,921 2,034
Destination 780 780 780 825
Total Price $28,660 $30,310 $31,610 $32,315
Total Invoice $27,046 $28,311 $29,527 $30,303

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Xterra vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Xterra S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,655
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,319
Model Year2008200820082012
ModelXterraXterraXterraPathfinder
TrimSOff RoadSES
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine261hp V6261hp V6261hp V6266hp V6
TransmissionA5A5A5A5
Drivetrain4WD, PT w/4L4WD, PT w/4L4WD, PT w/4L4WD, PT w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/20 MPG14/20 MPG14/20 MPG14/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6380, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/70-16265/75-16265/65-17245/75-16
Total Price$28,660$30,310$31,610$32,315
Adjustments for Features0-675-1,630-1,000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,660$29,635$29,980$31,315
Cost Above Minimum$0$975$1,320$0
Total Invoice$27,046$28,311$29,527$30,303
Adjustments for Features0-630-1,523-938
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,046$27,681$28,004$29,365
Cost Above Minimum$0$635$958$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Xterra vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year2008200820082012
ModelXterraXterraXterraPathfinder
TrimSOff RoadSES
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900$900$900
4WD, part-time w/low range$1700$1700$1700$1700
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control $250  
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows   $500
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rack$300$300$300 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50$50 
Cargo mat   $40
Class III trailer hitch$250$250$250 
Class IV trailer hitch   $300
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate   $150
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Roof rails   $250
Small cargo box, roof-mounted$75$75$75 
Storage compartment under second row seats   $50
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300
Lockable rear differential $150  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75 
Skid plate (one)$50 $50$50
Skid plates $150  
Tow hook(s), front$40$40$40 
Tubular side steps$350 $350 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125 
Aux input  $50 
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100 
CD changer, in-dash  $325 
CD player$125$125 $125
MP3-compatible player  $50 
Satellite radio  $200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150 
Automatic-off headlights$25$25$25 
Compass  $0 
Fog lights $125$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50 
Trip computer  $150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 $10
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat $150$150 
Folding third row seats   $600
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150 
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires $0  
Off-road suspension (upgrade) $0  
White-letter tires$0$0$0 
Total Value of Features$4,235$4,910$5,865$5,235
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$675$1,630$1,000
Value of Feature Adjustments0-630-1,523-938

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Xterra vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year20082012
ModelXterraPathfinder
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in112.2 in
Length178.7 in192.3 in
Width72.8 in72.8 in
Height74.9 in72.0 in
Curb Weight4,376 lb.4,665 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.9 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.3 in58.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room46.1 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom34.4 in34.2 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in36.7 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in57.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in44.0 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in28.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.2 ft316.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
35.249.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
65.7 ft379.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Pathfinder S

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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