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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: $30,665

Nissan Xterra S   
Difference: $1,650

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,001

Nissan Xterra S   
Difference: $1,302

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012
ModelXterraXterraPathfinder
TrimSPRO-4XS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,200 $30,370 $29,290
Base Invoice $25,773 $28,454 $27,444
Class III trailer hitch 470 470  
Floor mats 120   200
4WD, part-time w/low range 2,050   2,000
5-speed automatic   1,050  
Class III trailer hitch 373 373  
Floor mats 91   163
4WD, part-time w/low range 1,939   1,871
5-speed automatic   983  
Options (change) 2,640 1,520 2,200
Options (change) 2,403 1,356 2,034
Destination 825 825 825
Total Price $30,665 $32,715 $32,315
Total Invoice $29,001 $30,635 $30,303

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Xterra vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Xterra PRO-4X
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $300
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $322
Model Year201220122012
ModelXterraXterraPathfinder
TrimSPRO-4XS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine261hp V6261hp V6266hp V6
TransmissionA5A5A5
Drivetrain4WD, PT w/4L4WD, PT w/4L4WD, PT w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/20 MPG15/20 MPG14/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6380, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/70-16265/75-16245/75-16
Total Price$30,665$32,715$32,315
Adjustments for Features0-2,065-1,365
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,665$30,650$30,950
Cost Above Minimum$15$0$0
Total Invoice$29,001$30,635$30,303
Adjustments for Features0-1,934-1,280
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,001$28,701$29,023
Cost Above Minimum$300$0$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Xterra vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year201220122012
ModelXterraXterraPathfinder
TrimSPRO-4XS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900$900
4WD, part-time w/low range$1700$1700$1700
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control $250 
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rack $300 
Aluminum roof rails$250  
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50 
Cargo mat  $40
Cargo net $40$40
Class III trailer hitch$250$250 
Class IV trailer hitch  $300
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rails  $250
Small cargo box, roof-mounted$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
Skid plates $150 
Tow hook(s), front$40$40 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125 
Aux input $50 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100 
CD changer, in-dash $325 
CD player$125 $125
MP3-compatible player $50 
Satellite radio $200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150 
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Compass $0 
Fog lights $125 
Light bar $150 
Trip computer  $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat $150 
Folding third row seats  $600
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires $0 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Machined alloy wheels $350 
Off-road suspension (upgrade) $0 
White-letter tires$0$0 
Total Value of Features$4,240$6,305$5,605
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,065$1,365
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,934-1,280

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See a complete comparison of Nissan Xterra vs. Nissan Pathfinder features.

Specifications Comparison: Nissan Xterra vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year20122012
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 Weight4,354 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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See a complete comparison of Nissan Xterra vs. Nissan Pathfinder specs.

Option Package Details
Nissan Pathfinder S

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

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