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2023 Nissan Pathfinder
Platinum 4WD
MSRP
$50,070
Invoice
$46,328
Average Price Paid
$47,605
1,914 listings nationwide

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2023 Toyota Highlander
L AWD
MSRP
$38,020
Invoice
$34,711
Average Price Paid
$38,020
241 listings nationwide

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Pricing Analysis Price analysis based on recent sales data applied to current trim without options.

2023 Nissan Pathfinder
Platinum 4WD
Fair Price
$48,981
Good Price
$46,836
Great Price
$45,610
2023 Toyota Highlander
L AWD
Fair Price
$39,064
Good Price
$36,428
Great Price
$34,921

Expert Reviews Reviews from CarGurus experts.

2023 Nissan Pathfinder
Platinum 4WD
Natalie Harrington Preview:

The fifth-generation Nissan Pathfinder debuted for the 2022 model year after a hiatus in 2021. Nissan needed no such pause to cook up something new this time around: the Pathfinder Roc...

2023 Toyota Highlander
L AWD
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Specs

2023 Nissan Pathfinder
Platinum 4WD
2023 Toyota Highlander
L AWD
Powertrain 9-Speed Automatic 8-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
4X4
AWD
Fuel Economy, City
20 MPG
21 MPG
Fuel Economy, Highway
25 MPG
28 MPG
Fuel Tank Volume 18.5 gal 17.9 gal
Engine
Fuel Type
Gasoline
Gasoline
Power
284 hp @ 6,400 RPM
265 hp @ 6,000 RPM
Torque
259 lb-ft @ 4,800 RPM
310 lb-ft @ 1,700 RPM
Cylinders
6 cylinders
4 cylinders
Compression Ratio
11:1
11:1
Displacement
3,500 cc
2,400 cc
Bore x Stroke
3.78 in x 3.19 in
3.7 in x 3.27 in
Safety
ABS Brakes Optional Standard
Driver Airbag Optional Standard
Passenger Airbag Optional Standard
Front Side Airbags Optional Standard
Rear Side Airbags Optional --
Curtain Airbags Optional Standard
NHTSA Crash Test Results
Overall 4 stars 4 stars
Front Crash Overall 4 stars 4 stars
Front Crash Driver 4 stars 4 stars
Front Crash Passenger 4 stars 4 stars
Side Crash Overall 5 stars 5 stars
Side Barrier Driver 5 stars 5 stars
Side Barrier Passenger 5 stars 5 stars
Side Pole Driver 5 stars 5 stars
Rollover 5 stars 5 stars
Comfort and Convenience
Sunroof/Moonroof Optional --
Air Conditioning Optional Standard
Radio Optional Standard
Power Windows Optional Standard
Power Door Locks Optional Standard
Driver Power Seats Optional Standard
Passenger Power Seats Optional --
Interior
Maximum Seating 8 seats 8 seats
Front Legroom 44.3 in 42 in
Back Legroom 35.5 in 38.7 in
Payload and Towing
Cargo Volume 16.6 cu ft 16 cu ft
Maximum Payload 1,438 lbs 1,605 lbs
Standard Towing Capacity 6,000 lbs --
Maximum Towing Capacity 6,000 lbs 5,000 lbs
Exterior
Length 197.7 in 194.9 in
Width 77.9 in 76 in
Height 70.9 in 68.1 in
Wheelbase 114.2 in 112.2 in

Available Options

2023 Nissan Pathfinder
Platinum 4WD

Exterior Colors

  • BAJA Storm
  • BAJA Storm/Super Black Roof
  • Boulder Gray Pearl
  • Brilliant Silver Metallic
  • Deep Ocean Blue Pearl
  • Gun Metallic
  • Gun Metallic/Super Black
  • Obsidian Green Pearl
  • Obsidian Green Pearl/Super Black
  • Pearl White Tricoat
  • Pearl White Tricoat/Super Black
  • Scarlet Ember Tintcoat
  • Scarlet Ember Tintcoat/Super Black
  • Solid Gray/Super Black
  • Super Black

Option Packages

  • [B94] Running Boards
  • [E08-1] Prem Paint & 2-Tone Roof - Pearl White Tricoat
  • [E08-2] Prem Paint & 2-Tone Roof - Scarlet Ember Tintcoat
  • [E08-3] Prem Paint & 2-Tone Roof - BAJA Storm
  • [E08-4] Prem Paint & 2-Tone Roof - Solid Gray
  • [N92] Lighting Package (N92)
  • [N93] Lighting Package (N93)
  • [X01] Platinum Captain Chairs Package
2023 Toyota Highlander
L AWD

Exterior Colors

  • Blueprint
  • Celestial Silver Metallic
  • Cypress
  • Magnetic Gray Metallic
  • Midnight Black Metallic
  • Special Color
  • Wind Chill Pearl

Option Packages

  • Protection Package #3 (TMS)
  • Running Boards (TMS)

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