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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: $30,615

Nissan Pathfinder S   
Difference: $50

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,647

Nissan Pathfinder S   
Difference: $354

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122008
ModelXterraXterraPathfinder
TrimSPRO-4XS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,200 $30,370 $26,980
Base Invoice $25,773 $28,454 $25,283
Class III trailer hitch 470 470  
Floor mats 120   155
4WD, part-time w/low range 2,050   2,000
5-speed automatic   1,050  
Airbag Package     700
Class III trailer hitch 373 373  
Floor mats 91   106
4WD, part-time w/low range 1,939   1,871
5-speed automatic   983  
Airbag Package     607
Options (change) 2,640 1,520 2,855
Options (change) 2,403 1,356 2,584
Destination 825 825 780
Total Price $30,665 $32,715 $30,615
Total Invoice $29,001 $30,635 $28,647

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Xterra vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Pathfinder S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,320
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,256
Model Year201220122008
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$30,615
Adjustments for Features0-2,065-1,285
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,665$30,650$29,330
Cost Above Minimum$15$0$0
Total Invoice$29,001$30,635$28,647
Adjustments for Features0-1,934-1,202
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,001$28,701$27,445
Cost Above Minimum$300$0$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Xterra vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year201220122008
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 net $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$5,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,065$1,285
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,934-1,202

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

Specifications Comparison: Nissan Xterra vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year20122008
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

Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags, three rows500No
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%

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