Compare 2012 Nissan Pathfinder - Details
| Pricing | |||
| MSRP | $29,290 | $31,090 | $35,450 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Invoice | $27,444 | $28,603 | $32,366 |
| Destination | $825 | $845 | $845 |
| Interior Edit | |||
| Air Conditioning, Front | Manual | Manual | Manual |
| Air Filter | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Air Conditioning, Rear | N/A | N/A | With Separate Controls |
| Underseat Ducts | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Auxiliary Visors | Dual | Dual | Dual |
| Cargo Concealed Storage | Standard | Optional | N/A |
| Cargo Net | N/A | Optional | Optional |
| Cargo Tie Downs | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Clock | In-radio Display | In-dash | In-dash |
| Compass | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Cruise Control | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Cupholders | Front And Rear | Front And Rear | Front And Rear |
| Gear Shift Knob Trim | Urethane | Urethane | Leather/metal-look |
| 12V DC Power Outlet | 4 | 3 | 3 |
| Ashtray | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| Overhead Console | Mini With Storage | Mini With Storage | Mini With Storage |
| Floor Console | Full | Full | Full |
| Floor Mats | Carpeted Front And Rear | Rubber Front And Rear | Rubber Front And Rear |
| Front Windows | Power | Power | Power |
| Rear Windows | Power | Power | Power |
| 1-touch Window Up | Driver And Passenger | Front And Rear | Driver |
| 1-touch Window Down | Driver And Passenger | Front And Rear | Driver |
| Programmable Garage Door Opener | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Instrumentation | Analog | Analog | Analog |
| Oil Pressure Gauge | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Driver Information Centre | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Tachometer | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Trip Computer | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Water Temp Gauge | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Voltage Gauge | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Low Fuel Warning | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Service Interval Warning | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Exterior Temperature Display | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Lighting - Glovebox | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Lighting - Map Lights | Front | Front | Front And Rear |
| Lighting - Dome Light | Fade | Fade | Fade |
| Lighting - Cargo Light | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Illuminated Vanity Mirrors | N/A | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
| Rear Window Defogger | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Rear View Mirror | Day-night | Day-night | Auto-dimming Day-night |
| Mirrors - Visor Vanity Mirrors | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
| Fuel Door Release | N/A | N/A | Mechanical |
| Remote Trunk Release | N/A | N/A | Power |
| Retained Accessory Power | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Seatback Storage Pockets | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Tilt-Wheel Adjustable Steering Column | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Steering Wheel Material | Urethane | Urethane | Leather/metal-look |
| Seats Edit | |||
| Front Seat Type | Bucket | Bucket | Bucket |
| Standard Seating | 7 Passengers | 5 Passengers | 7 Passengers |
| Front Driver Seat Direction Controls | 8-way | 6-way | 8-way Power |
| Front Passenger Seat Direction Controls | 4-way | 4-way | 4-way |
| Lumbar Support | Driver | Driver | Driver |
| Front Armrests | Center | Center | Center |
| Front Head Restraints | Adjustable | Adjustable | Adjustable W/tilt |
| Heated Front Seats | N/A | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback |
| Rear Seats | 40-20-40 Split-bench | 40-20-40 Split-bench | Bucket |
| Rear Armrest | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Rear Head Restraints | 3 - Adjustable | 3 - Adjustable | 3 - Adjustable |
| 3rd Row Seats | 50-50 Split-bench | 50-50 Split-bench | 50-50 Split-bench |
| Seat Trim | Cloth | Cloth | Leather |
| 3rd Row Fold Into Floor | Manual | Manual | Manual |
| Entertainment Edit | |||
| Radio | AM/FM Stereo, Seek-scan | SiriusXM AM/FM/Satellite, Seek-scan | SiriusXM AM/FM/Satellite, Seek-scan |
| CD Player | In-dash Mounted Single | In-dash Mounted Single | In-dash Mounted Single |
| MP3 Capability | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Auxiliary Input Jack | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Steering Wheel Audio Controls | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Voice Recognition | N/A | Optional | Optional |
| Speakers | 6 | 8 | 6 |
| Amplifier | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| Speed-Sensitive Volume | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Entertainment System | N/A | With DVD | With DVD |
| Navigation System | N/A | Yes With Voice Activation | Yes With Voice Activation |
| 1st Row LCD Screen | N/A | 1 | 1 |
| 2nd Row LCD Screen | N/A | 2 | 2 |
| Bluetooth Compatibility | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Safety and Security Edit | |||
| Airbags, Frontal | Driver And Front Passenger | Driver And Front Passenger | Driver And Front Passenger |
| Airbags, Side Impact | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger |
| Airbags, Side Curtain | Curtain 1st, 2nd And 3rd Row | Curtain 1st And 2nd Row | Curtain 1st, 2nd And 3rd Row |
| Airbags, Knee Protection | N/A | Driver And Passenger | Driver |
| Occupancy Sensor | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Traction Control | ABS And Driveline | ABS And Driveline | ABS And Driveline |
| Stolen Vehicle Tracking | N/A | Optional | Optional |
| Height Adjustable Seatbelts | Front And Rear | Front | Front |
| Seatbelt Pre-tensioners | Front | Front | Front |
| Headlights | Halogen | Halogen | Halogen |
| Exterior Light Control | Auto Off | Auto Off | Auto On/off |
| Delay-off Headlamps | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Daytime Running Lights | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Door Curb Lights | N/A | 4 | 2 |
| Illuminated Entry | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Parking Assist | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Remote Keyless Entry | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) |
| Keyless Access System | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| Panic Alarm | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Door Locks | Power With 2 Stage Unlock | Power With 2 Stage Unlock | Power With 2 Stage Unlock |
| Rear Child Safety Door Locks | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Content Theft Deterrent Alarm System | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Ignition Disable | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| First Aid Kit | N/A | Optional | Optional |
| Low Tire Pressure Warning | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Overview | |||
| Warranty Overview | Basic (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Powertrain (60 Month/60,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (60 Month/unlimited Mileage), Accessories (36 Month/36,000 Mileage) | Basic (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Powertrain (60 Month/60,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (60 Month/unlimited Mileage), Roadside Assistance (24 Month/25,000 Mileage), Maintenance (24 Month/25,000 Mileage), Accessories (36 Month/36,000 Mileage) | Basic (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Powertrain (60 Month/60,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (60 Month/unlimited Mileage), Roadside Assistance (24 Month/25,000 Mileage), Maintenance (24 Month/25,000 Mileage), Accessories (36 Month/36,000 Mileage) |
| Warranty Edit | |||
| Warranty - Basic | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | 36 Months/36,000 Miles |
| Warrranty - Powertrain | 60 Months/60,000 Miles | 60 Months/60,000 Miles | 60 Months/60,000 Miles |
| Warranty - Corrosion Perforation | 60 Months/unlimited Miles | 60 Months/unlimited Miles | 60 Months/unlimited Miles |
| Warranty - Roadside Assistance | N/A | 24 Months/25,000 Miles | 24 Months/25,000 Miles |
| Warranty - Maintenance | N/A | 24 Months/25,000 Miles | 24 Months/25,000 Miles |
| Exterior Edit | |||
| Antenna | Window Grid | Fixed | Window Grid |
| Body Material | Fully Galvanized Steel | Fully Galvanized Steel | Fully Galvanized Steel |
| Paint | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone |
| Bodyside Mouldings | N/A | N/A | Body-colored |
| Bodyside Insert | N/A | Chrome | Chrome |
| Grille Trim | Chrome | With Chrome Bar | Silver |
| Fog/driving Lights | N/A | Front | Front |
| Door Count | 4 Doors | 4 Doors | 4 Doors |
| Rear Cargo Door | Liftgate | Liftgate | Power Liftgate |
| Tinted Windows | Deep | Deep | Deep |
| Rear Window Type | Flip-up | Power | Flip-up |
| Mirrors | Dual Power Remote | Dual Power Remote | Dual Power Remote |
| Heated Door Mirrors | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Sunroof | N/A | 1st Row Regular Express Open/close Sliding And Tilting Glass | 1st Row Regular Express Open/close Sliding And Tilting Glass |
| Spoiler | N/A | Lip | Lip |
| Roof Rack | N/A | Optional | Optional |
| Roof Rails | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Rear Step Bumper | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Front Tires | P245/75SR16.0 BSW AS | P265/70SR17.0 BSW M+S | P245/65SR17.0 BSW AS |
| Wheels | 16" Silver Aluminum | 17" Silver Aluminum | 17" Machined Aluminum |
| Spare Tire And Wheel | Full-size Steel | Full-size Steel | Full-size Aluminum |
| Windshield Wipers - Front | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent |
| Rear Window Wipers | Fixed Interval | Fixed Interval | Fixed Interval |
| Running Boards | N/A | Power | Optional |
| Fender Flares | N/A | Standard | Optional |
| Mud Flaps | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Mechanical Edit | |||
| Engine | 4.0L V-6 | 4.0L V-6 | 3.5L V-6 |
| Engine - Valvetrain | DOHC | DOHC | DOHC |
| Recommended Fuel | Premium Unleaded | Regular Unleaded | Regular Unleaded |
| Brakes | 4-wheel Disc | 4-wheel Disc | 4-wheel Disc |
| Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) | 4-wheel | 4-wheel | 4-wheel |
| Brake Assist | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Drive Type | Rear-wheel | Rear-wheel | All Wheel |
| Exhaust | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel |
| Steering | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion |
| Speed Sensitive Steering | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Suspension Tuning | Regular | Regular | Regular |
| Front Suspension Type | Double Wishbone | Double Wishbone | Strut |
| Front Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Front Shocks | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized |
| Front Springs | Coil | Coil | Coil |
| Rear Suspension Type | Double Wishbone | Multi-link | Strut |
| Rear Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Rear Shocks | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized |
| Rear Springs | Coil | Coil | Coil |
| Electronic Stability System | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Sequential Shift Control | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Transmission | 5-spd Auto W/OD | 5-spd Auto W/OD | 5-spd Auto W/OD |
| Axle Ratio | 3.13 | 3.73 | 3.48 |
| Locking/limited Slip Differential | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Remote Vehicle Starting System | N/A | Optional | Optional |
| Specifications Edit | |||
| Exterior Length | 192.3 " | 189.9 " | 188.4 " |
| Exterior Body Width | 72.8 " | 75.8 " | 75.2 " |
| Exterior Height | 72.0 " | 71.5 " | 69.3 " |
| Engine | 4.0L V-6 | 4.0L V-6 | 3.5L V-6 |
| Horsepower | 266 @ 5,600 Rpm | 270 @ 5,600 Rpm | 270 @ 6,200 Rpm |
| Torque | 288 @ 4,000 Rpm | 278 @ 4,400 Rpm | 248 @ 4,700 Rpm |
| SAEJ1349 AUG2004 Compliant | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Fuel Economy - City | 15 Mpg | 17 Mpg | 17 Mpg |
| Fuel Economy - Highway | 22 Mpg | 23 Mpg | 22 Mpg |
| 0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s) | 7.3 Seconds | 7.6 Seconds | 6.7 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Time | 15.5 Seconds | 15.8 Seconds | 15.1 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Speed | 91 Mph | 86 Mph | 86 Mph |
| Lateral Acceleration (g) | .7 | .8 | .8 |
| Slalom Speed | 56 Mph | 56 Mph | 57 Mph |
| Bore-and-Stroke | 3.76/3.62 " | 3.70/3.74 " | 3.70/3.27 " |
| Curb Weight | 4,427 Lbs. | 4,400 Lbs. | 4,266 Lbs. |
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) | 6,000 Lbs. | 6,100 Lbs. | 6,000 Lbs. |
| Front Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) | N/A | 2,998 Lbs. | N/A |
| Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) | N/A | 3,439 Lbs. | N/A |
| Payload | 1,047 Lbs. | 1,700 Lbs. | N/A |
| Maximum Trailer Weight | 6,000 Lbs. | 5,000 Lbs. | 2,000 Lbs. |
| Maximum GCWR | 11,133 Lbs. | N/A | N/A |
| Wheelbase | 112.2 " | 109.8 " | 109.8 " |
| Front Track | 61.8 " | 63.2 " | 64.0 " |
| Rear Track | 61.8 " | 63.2 " | 64.0 " |
| Turning Radius | 19.6 '' | 18.7 '' | 19.4 '' |
| Drag Coefficient | N/A | .36 | .34 |
| Front Legroom | 42.4 " | 41.7 " | 43.2 " |
| Rear Legroom | 34.2 " | 32.9 " | 38.3 " |
| Third Row Legroom | 28.1 " | 29.3 " | 29.9 " |
| Front Headroom | 40.0 " | 39.3 " | 39.7 " |
| Rear Headroom | 39.0 " | 38.6 " | 40.1 " |
| Third Row Headroom | 36.7 " | 34.3 " | 36.3 " |
| Front Hip Room | 55.5 " | 56.5 " | 56.7 " |
| Rear Hip Room | 57.6 " | 55.7 " | 56.5 " |
| Third Row Hip Room | 44.0 " | 43.3 " | 42.3 " |
| Front Shoulder Room | 58.3 " | 57.8 " | 59.7 " |
| Rear Shoulder Room | 58.4 " | 57.8 " | 59.5 " |
| Third Row Shoulder Room | 57.1 " | 57.7 " | 55.0 " |
| Luggage Volume | 16.5 Cu.ft. | 47.2 Cu.ft. | 10.3 Cu.ft. |
| Luggage Volume (max) | 79.2 Cu.ft. | 89.7 Cu.ft. | 95.4 Cu.ft. |
| Passenger Volume | 101 Cu.ft. | 97 Cu.ft. | 146 Cu.ft. |
| Fuel Tank | 21.1 Gal. | 23.0 Gal. | 19.2 Gal. |
| Cost To Own | |||
| NHTSA Frontal Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
| Overall | N/A | 4 | 4 |
| Side Barrier Rating Driver | N/A | 5 | N/A |
| Driver's | N/A | 4 | 4 |
| Side - Pole | N/A | 5 | 5 |
| Side - Barrier | N/A | 5 | 5 |
| Front Seat | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| Side - Pole Barrier combined (FRONT) | N/A | 5 | 5 |
| Overall Rollover Rating | 3 | 3 | 4 |
| Overall Front | N/A | 4 | 4 |
| Passenger's | N/A | 3 | 4 |
| Rear Seat | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| Overall Side | N/A | 5 | 5 |
| Side - Pole Barrier combined (REAR) | N/A | 5 | 5 |
| Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat | N/A | 5 | N/A |
| IIHS Frontal Offset Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
| Overall Rear | marginal | good | good |
| Chest | good | good | good |
| Driver Torso | acceptable | good | good |
| Rear Passenger Head Protection | good | good | good |
| Rear Passenger Head and Neck | good | good | good |
| Structure/safety cage | good | good | good |
| Rear Passenger Torso | good | good | good |
| Rear Passenger Pelvis/Leg | good | good | good |
| Driver Head and Neck | good | good | good |
| Overall Front | good | good | good |
| Overall Side | good | good | good |
| Left Leg/Foot | acceptable | good | good |
| Roof Strength | marginal | acceptable | good |
| Driver Head Protection | good | good | good |
| Seat Head/Restraint Geometry | good | good | good |
| Restraints | good | good | good |
| Driver Pelvis/Leg | good | good | good |
| Right Leg/Foot | acceptable | good | good |
| Head/Neck | good | acceptable | acceptable |
| Dynamic Rating | marginal | good | good |
