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Nissan Pathfinder.

Three rows, a stout 284 hp V6 with a real 9-speed automatic, and 6,000 lbs of towing: the family hauler that skips the CVT entirely.

By The Broker Black · Updated September 30, 2026

About $38K*
Starting price (MSRP), base model
up to 27 mpg
Fuel economy
7-8
Seats
284 hp
Power
6,000 lbs
Towing, properly equipped

Pathfinder trims.

SEight seats, full Safety Shield 360, honest three-row value.
SVThe comfort pick: heated seats, remote start, ProPILOT Assist.
SLAdds leather, panoramic moonroof, power liftgate, upgraded screens.
Rock CreekThe trail-flavored one: all-terrain tires, tubular roof rack, unique tuning, 6,000 lb tow rating.
PlatinumThe flagship: quilted leather, Bose audio, 20-inch wheels, head-up display.

A Nissan Pathfinder, on your numbers.

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An estimate on the numbers you type, not an offer of credit or a quote from any dealership. Starting loan rates are the average new-car APR for each credit tier (used-car APR for a used car) from Experian's State of the Automotive Finance Market, second quarter 2026, VantageScore 4.0. The starting money factor, residual, and acquisition fee are starting figures only; the leasing company sets the real ones. Taxes and state fees are estimates for Arizona; the dealership's paperwork and your motor vehicle agency have the final numbers. What you own at the end assumes the car is worth the residual. Nothing you type is sent, saved, or used to check your credit.

Taxes and fees at the starting price.*

Registered inSales taxTitle, registration, and state fees
Phoenix, AZ$3,269 (8.6%)$670
Las Vegas, NV$3,183 (8.4%)$726
Los Angeles, CA$3,705 (9.8%)$615
Every new Nissan carries a 3 year / 36,000 mile basic warranty and 5 year / 60,000 mile powertrain coverage; EV batteries in the Leaf and Ariya carry 8 year / 100,000 mile coverage. Complimentary scheduled maintenance is not included.

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Questions.

How much does the Nissan Pathfinder cost?

The Nissan Pathfinder starts around $38K, the manufacturer's suggested price for the base model before options and destination. Plus each dealership's own documentary fee (not a government fee), taxes, and government fees. Higher trims cost more; the Platinum tops the range.

What trims does the Nissan Pathfinder come in?

Five: S, SV, SL, Rock Creek, and Platinum.

What gas mileage does the Nissan Pathfinder get?

Up to 27 mpg, depending on the trim and powertrain, per the manufacturer's published figures.

How many seats does the Nissan Pathfinder have?

7-8.

How much can the Nissan Pathfinder tow?

Up to 6,000 lbs, properly equipped.

Should I lease or buy a Nissan Pathfinder?

It depends on how long you will keep it and how far you drive. Type the price you agreed on into the calculator above and compare the lease and the loan over the same months, with your state's taxes and your own credit tier.