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.
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 |
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Section Title | 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 |
Section Title | Specifications | Specifications | Specifications | Specifications |
Country of final assembly | United States | United States | United States | United States |
Drivetrain | ||||
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 |
Section Title | 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 |
Section Title | 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 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
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. |
Section Title | 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 |
Section Title | 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 |