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Used 2019 Nissan Pathfinder SUV Trims Comparison

Trim level differences

The base S comes with a range of essential features and nice surprises, starting with a 3.5-liter V6 engine (284 horsepower, 259 lb-ft of torque) paired with a continuously variable automatic transmission. Front-wheel drive comes standard, but a four-wheel-drive system is optional and includes hill descent control and a special four-wheel-drive locking function for extra traction. It should be noted that all Pathfinders are capable of towing 6,000 pounds.

Highlights of the S trim's standard features include 18-inch alloy wheels, roof rails, tri-zone automatic climate control, a rearview camera, keyless ignition and entry, a 60/40-split folding second-row seat (which also slides and reclines), Bluetooth, an 8-inch touchscreen interface, and a six-speaker sound system with HD and satellite radio, a CD player and dual USB ports (one Type A and one Type C) for both front and rear passengers. Automatic emergency braking and reverse parking sensors also come standard.

The SV adds automatic headlights, foglights, rear parking sensors, blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, adaptive cruise control, a power-adjustable driver's seat, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, and an auto-dimming rearview mirror. An optional All Weather package offers heated front seats, along with heated side mirrors and steering wheel. A navigation system, driver safety aids, Nissan telematics services, and a trailer hitch receiver and wiring harness are available with the optional Tech package.

Moving up to the SL, our recommended trim, adds the features from the SV's All Weather and Tech packages, as well as leather upholstery, LED headlights, a power liftgate, a top-down 360-degree parking camera system, a power-adjustable passenger seat, heated second-row seats and upgraded interior trim.

The optional SL Premium package adds 20-inch wheels, a panoramic sunroof, a 13-speaker Bose audio system and a trailer hitch receiver. You can also order the SL with the Midnight Edition package, which includes blacked-out 20-inch wheels, side mirrors, roof rails and other cosmetic elements.

For 2019, Nissan has come out with the Pathfinder Rock Creek Edition, which is fundamentally a styling package for either the SV or SL trim level. On the outside, the Rock Creek Edition comes with dark-painted 18-inch wheels with all-season tires and a blackout treatment for the grille, badges, roof rails, side-mirror caps, door handles and fender flares. Inside, you'll find a two-tone color scheme with Rock Creek embroidery and orange contrast stitching.

Finally, the Platinum bundles all the previously mentioned options with ventilated front seats, a power-adjustable steering wheel and wood interior trim. A rear-seat entertainment system with dual 8-inch headrest displays is optional for the Platinum only.

Which Pathfinder trim does Edmunds recommend?

Our choice of Pathfinder is the SL trim since it includes a few more desirable features than the base-level S and SV. These include a power liftgate, a 360-degree parking camera and leather upholstery. The top-of-the-line Platinum has even more features, but we dislike the harsher ride quality that comes with this trim's 20-inch wheels. Stick with the 18-inch wheels if you can.

Compare trims side-by-side

Comparing average pricing near
Cheshire, CT
Vehicle
Pathfinder S
Pathfinder SV
Pathfinder SL
Pathfinder Platinum
Vehicle
S
3.5L 6cyl CVT
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1 for sale near you
SV
3.5L 6cyl CVT
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4 for sale near you
Platinum
3.5L 6cyl CVT
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Features

Features

Features

Features

Bluetooth
standard
standard
standard
standard
Navigation
Not Available
optional
standard
standard
Satellite radio
standard
standard
standard
standard
Keyless Ignition
standard
standard
standard
standard
Cruise control
standard
standard
standard
standard
Adaptive cruise control
Not Available
standard
standard
standard
Parking assistance
standard
standard
standard
standard
Upholstery
cloth
cloth
leather
leather
Heated seats
Not Available
optional
standard
standard
Cooled/Ventilated seats
Not Available
Not Available
Not Available
standard
Folding rear seats
standard
standard
standard
standard
Sunroof
Not Available
Not Available
optional
standard
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Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Drivetrain
front wheel drive
front wheel drive
front wheel drive
front wheel drive
Engine power
284 hp @ 6,400 rpm
284 hp @ 6,400 rpm
284 hp @ 6,400 rpm
284 hp @ 6,400 rpm
Engine torque
259 lb-ft @ 4,800 rpm
259 lb-ft @ 4,800 rpm
259 lb-ft @ 4,800 rpm
259 lb-ft @ 4,800 rpm
Engine displacement
3.5 l
3.5 l
3.5 l
3.5 l
Engine configuration
v6
v6
v6
v6
Transmission
continuously variable-speed automatic
continuously variable-speed automatic
continuously variable-speed automatic
continuously variable-speed automatic
Tire size
235/65R18
235/65R18
235/65R18
235/55R20
Wheel size
18 X 7.5-in
18 X 7.5-in
18 X 7.5-in
20 X 7.5-in
Wheel type
alloy wheels
alloy wheels
alloy wheels
alloy wheels
Run flat tires
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
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Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

City/Hwy/Combined MPG
20 / 27 / 23 MPG
20 / 27 / 23 MPG
20 / 27 / 23 MPG
20 / 27 / 23 MPG
City/Hwy/Combined MPGe
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Fuel Capacity
19.5 gal.
19.5 gal.
19.5 gal.
19.5 gal.
Driving Range (city/hwy)
390 / 527 miles
390 / 527 miles
390 / 527 miles
390 / 527 miles
Fuel Type
regular unleaded
regular unleaded
regular unleaded
regular unleaded
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Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Turning circle
38.7 ft.
38.7 ft.
38.7 ft.
38.7 ft.
Curb weight
4,293 lb.
4,308 lb.
4,349 lb.
4,525 lb.
Ground Clearance
7.0 in.
7.0 in.
7.0 in.
7.0 in.
Overall Width with Mirrors
Overall Width without Mirrors
77.3 in.
77.3 in.
77.3 in.
77.3 in.
Height
70.6 in.
70.6 in.
70.6 in.
70.6 in.
Length
198.5 in.
198.5 in.
198.5 in.
198.5 in.
Wheelbase
114.2 in.
114.2 in.
114.2 in.
114.2 in.
Seating Capacity
Cargo Space
16.2 cu. ft.
16.2 cu. ft.
16.2 cu. ft.
16.2 cu. ft.
Front Head Room
42.2 in.
42.2 in.
42.2 in.
41.1 in.
Front Leg Room
42.3 in.
42.3 in.
42.3 in.
42.3 in.
Front Shoulder Room
60.9 in.
60.9 in.
60.9 in.
60.9 in.
Rear Head Room
39.4 in.
39.4 in.
39.4 in.
38.5 in.
Rear Leg Room
41.7 in.
41.7 in.
41.7 in.
41.7 in.
Rear Shoulder Room
60.4 in.
60.4 in.
60.4 in.
60.4 in.
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5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

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Colors

Colors

Colors

Colors

Interior
Charcoal, cloth
Almond, cloth
Charcoal, cloth
Almond, leather
Charcoal, leather
Almond, leather
Charcoal, leather
Exterior
Brilliant Silver Metallic
Magnetic Black Pearl
Glacier White
Gun Metallic
Caspian Blue Metallic
Pearl White TriCoat
Scarlet Ember Tintcoat
Midnight Pine Metallic
Brilliant Silver Metallic
Magnetic Black Pearl
Glacier White
Gun Metallic
Caspian Blue Metallic
Pearl White TriCoat
Scarlet Ember Tintcoat
Midnight Pine Metallic
Brilliant Silver Metallic
Magnetic Black Pearl
Gun Metallic
Caspian Blue Metallic
Glacier White
Mocha Almond Pearl
Pearl White TriCoat
Scarlet Ember Tintcoat
Midnight Pine Metallic
Brilliant Silver Metallic
Magnetic Black Pearl
Gun Metallic
Caspian Blue Metallic
Mocha Almond Pearl