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Style Overview

The 2009 Nissan Pathfinder is a seven-passenger midsize SUV offered in four trim levels: S, SE, SE Off-Road and LE. The base S trim level includes 16-inch alloy wheels, full power accessories, cruise control, air-conditioning and a six-speaker CD stereo. The SE trim level adds 17-inch alloy wheels, running boards, foglamps, a power driver seat, a fold-flat passenger seat, a 7-inch information display, dual-zone automatic climate control, rear air-conditioning and a six-CD/MP3 changer with an auxiliary audio jack. Opting for the SE Off-Road model adds 16-inch off-road alloy wheels with rugged trail tires, Bilstein shocks, skid plates, Hill Descent Control and Hill Start Assist, a rearview camera, satellite radio and a sunroof. The range-topping LE is the only Pathfinder offered with the V8 and comes with 18-inch alloy wheels, keyless ignition/entry, leather upholstery, a power front passenger seat, heated front seats and steering wheel, wood grain trim, Bluetooth and a 10-speaker Bose audio system.Most Pathfinder options are available in packaged bundles. Typically, the SE-level packages, such as the Journey Package and Premium Package, allow one to get the most of the extra features that come with the LE. Other options include a hard-drive-based navigation system with digital music storage capability and a rear-seat entertainment system.
Style Comparisons

| Trim | Engine | Trans. | Wheels | Audio System | Seating | MSRP |
Current Vehicle:
S 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A) |
4.0L V6 double overhead cam (DOHC) 24-valve engine |
5-speed automatic transmission |
16 x 7.0 in. alloy |
6-speaker, AM/FM in-dash single CD player, diversity antenna |
cloth upholstery |
$27,210 |
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SE 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A) |
4.0L V6 double overhead cam (DOHC) 24-valve engine |
5-speed automatic transmission |
17 x 7.5 in. alloy |
6-speaker, AM/FM in-dash 6 CD player with CD MP3 Playback, diversity antenna |
cloth upholstery |
$30,510 |
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SE Off-Road 4dr SUV 4WD (4.0L 6cyl 5A) |
4.0L V6 double overhead cam (DOHC) 24-valve engine |
5-speed automatic transmission |
16 x 7.0 in. alloy |
Bose, 10-speaker, AM/FM in-dash 6 CD player with CD MP3 Playback, diversity antenna |
cloth upholstery |
$35,410 |
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LE 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A) |
4.0L V6 double overhead cam (DOHC) 24-valve engine |
5-speed automatic transmission |
18 x 8.0 in. alloy |
Bose, 10-speaker, AM/FM in-dash 6 CD player with CD MP3 Playback, diversity antenna |
leather upholstery |
$36,310 |
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LE-V8 4dr SUV 4WD (5.6L 8cyl 5A) |
5.6L V8 double overhead cam (DOHC) 32-valve engine |
5-speed automatic transmission |
18 x 8.0 in. alloy |
Bose, 10-speaker, AM/FM in-dash 6 CD player with CD MP3 Playback, diversity antenna |
leather upholstery |
$40,210 |
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