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2020 Nissan Pathfinder Trims Comparison

2020 Pathfinder trim level differences

The 2020 Nissan Pathfinder comes in four trim levels: S, SV, SL and Platinum. All trims come with a 3.5-liter V6 engine (284 horsepower, 259 lb-ft of torque) paired with a continuously variable automatic transmission. Front-wheel drive is standard, but all-wheel drive is optional and includes hill descent control and a special locking function for extra traction. All Pathfinders can tow up to 6,000 pounds.

The S trim comes with a decent set of features and surprises, including roof rails, three-zone climate control, and a sliding/reclining second-row seat. In-cabin tech includes Bluetooth, an 8-inch touchscreen interface, a six-speaker sound system with CD/HD radio/satellite radio, 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.

Moving up to the SV adds a few more driver assistance features, such as blind-spot warning and adaptive cruise control, as well as amenities such as a power-adjustable driver's seat, a leather-wrapped steering wheel and an auto-dimming rearview mirror.

Next up is the SL, our recommended trim. It offers several more premium features than the SV for a reasonable price increase, with highlights that include a hands-free liftgate, heated front and rear seats, leather upholstery and a navigation system.

Finally, the Platinum adds luxury touches such as a panoramic sunroof, ventilated front seats, a power-adjustable steering wheel, and a premium Bose audio system. A rear-seat entertainment system with dual 8-inch headrest displays is optional for the Platinum only.

The Rock Creek Edition, available for SL and SV trims, includes blacked-out exterior trim such as 18-inch wheels, grille, roof rails and other exterior accents. Notably, this package also adds a trailer tow hitch and wiring harness. Choosing the Rock Creek Edition means you can also pad on two other separate packages with features such as the panoramic sunroof, heated front cloth seats and the Bose audio system.

Which 2020 Pathfinder trim does Edmunds recommend?

While it's nearly the top-level trim, we like the Pathfinder SL because it adds desirable features such as a hands-free liftgate, a power-adjustable passenger seat, more driver-seat adjustments, a 360-degree parking camera, and leather upholstery. The SL costs about $3,600 more than the SV, but you get a lot for the money — including a navigation system, which you might want since neither Apple CarPlay nor Android Auto comes standard. The top-trim Platinum has even more features, but its 20-inch wheels make the ride harsh. We'd avoid the Platinum for this reason alone.

Compare 2020 Pathfinder trims side-by-side

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Des Moines, IA
Vehicle
Pathfinder S
Pathfinder SV
Pathfinder SL
Pathfinder Platinum
Vehicle
S
3.5L 6cyl CVT
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SV
3.5L 6cyl CVT
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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

Country of final assembly
United States
United States
United States
United States
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
4,287 lb.
4,302 lb.
4,335 lb.
4,523 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.
Cargo Space, Rear Seat Down or Removed
Front Head Room
42.2 in.
42.2 in.
42.2 in.
41.1 in.
Front Leg Room
42.2 in.
42.2 in.
42.2 in.
42.2 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

True Cost to Own®
$37,910
$39,052
$41,110
$42,407
Average Cost Per Mile
$0.51
$0.52
$0.55
$0.57
Depreciation
$11,394
$12,307
$13,731
$14,446
Financing
$3,190
$3,323
$3,736
$3,962
Taxes & Fees
$1,787
$1,863
$2,084
$2,205
Fuel
$10,108
$10,108
$10,108
$10,108
Insurance
$4,339
$4,359
$4,359
$4,359
Maintenance
$4,578
$4,578
$4,578
$4,813
Repairs
$2,514
$2,514
$2,514
$2,514
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Colors

Colors

Colors

Colors

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