2012 Nissan Pathfinder LE V8 4WD 4Dr SUV

Fuel: 13 mpg city / 18 mpg hwy
MSRP: $43,970

The 2012 Nissan Pathfinder is carried over from last year with no major changes. Available trims include S, SV, LE and Silver Edition (new last year). Only the LE features an available 5.6L V8 engine that generates 310 horsepower and 388 lb-ft of torque. Other minor changes this year include the availability of a power moonroof and DVD entertainment system as optional on Silver grade models. As well, vehicle navigation is now standard on LE V6 trims. One new exterior color is offered this year: Brilliant Silver (replacing last year's Silver Lightening). Pathfinder features standard three-row seating (the third row folds flat) and offers many option choices including leather seating, Intelligent Key with "twist start," Bluetooth compatibility and rear view monitor. One of the few true mid-sized SUV vehicles, the Pathfinder is built on a fully boxed all-steel frame shared with the Nissan Armada.

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5 Year Cost of Ownership

LE V8 4WD 4Dr SUV 5 Year Ownership Costs

	Year 1	Year 2	Year 3	Year 4	Year 5	5 Year Total
Depreciation	$14,734	$3,673	$3,463	$2,987	$2,663	$27,520
Financing	$1,329	$1,066	$775	$477	$172	$3,819
Insurance	$1,435	$1,435	$1,435	$1,435	$1,435	$7,175
State Fees	$174	$119	$114	$104	$100	$611
Fuel	$3,428	$3,627	$3,837	$4,060	$4,295	$19,247
Maintenance	$69	$240	$312	$1,135	$312	$2,068
Repairs	$0	$0	$92	$199	$404	$695
Ownership Costs	$21,169	$10,160	$10,028	$10,397	$9,381	$61,135

Vehicle Class:

SUV

5 Year Cost of Similar Vehicles:

$54,118

Difference:

$7,017

Hybrid/Alternate Fuel Tax Credit:

Value Rating This Vehicle:

Poor

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