How much does the 2023 Nissan Pathfinder cost?

Prices have softened 5.58% compared to this time last year, making it a favorable time to shop this model year.

There are 4,517 listings available, which gives you a solid amount of inventory to compare.

If you find a listing below $30,564.62, that's toward the low end of the year-round range and worth acting on quickly.

Is the 2023 Nissan Pathfinder a good car?

Yes — the 2023 Nissan Pathfinder earns a 4.67/5 user rating, and its expert rating is 8.17/10.

The model scores 9/10 across Form and function and Safety.

Owners consistently praise its comfortable interior, especially the second row, along with its stylish design and excellent sound system. Reviewers also point to its good power and utility, plus off-road capability that broadens its appeal.

The trade-offs are familiar: some drivers mention missing luxury touches such as a power liftgate and wireless charging, and the ride quality can vary by trim. That makes it a better fit if you want a roomy family SUV with useful tech and capability rather than a pure luxury play.

With a 35.5% good-or-great-deal share in the market, you have room to shop selectively.

Is the 2023 Nissan Pathfinder reliable?

Owners rate it 4.67/5, a strong signal of long-term satisfaction.

The owner feedback points to a vehicle that feels comfortable, good to live with, and capable over time, with many drivers highlighting its dependable everyday usefulness and strong utility. The expert evaluation also describes it as smooth and quiet in normal driving, which supports the sense that it’s easy to count on day to day.

Nissan backs it with a 5-year/60,000-mile powertrain warranty, which helps reduce early ownership risk for used buyers.

For a used purchase, the main long-term risk is making sure the specific vehicle has been maintained well, especially if it has seen heavier towing or off-road use.

What should I look for when buying a used 2023 Nissan Pathfinder?

Accident-free inventory is solid at 88.8% — always verify the vehicle history report.

You should still check the history report carefully, because a clean listing percentage does not replace a vehicle-by-vehicle review. Prioritize a pre-purchase inspection if you’re considering a higher-mileage example or one with towing or trail use. Focus on interior condition, tire wear, and whether the features you want are actually present on the trim you’re shopping.

Key things to evaluate:

• Trim level: The S trim is the most basic, with manually adjustable seats, cloth upholstery, and an 8-inch touchscreen. Higher trims add comfort and convenience features, while the Platinum brings upgraded leather upholstery, ventilated front seats, a fully digital instrument panel, and a hands-free power liftgate.
• Powertrain: It uses a 3.5-liter V6 with 284 horsepower and 259 pound-feet of torque, paired with a 9-speed automatic. The Rock Creek version is tuned to 295 hp and 270 lb-ft, and it adds standard AWD plus off-road hardware.
• Safety package: Standard driver assistance includes forward and reverse automatic emergency braking, forward and reverse collision warning, pedestrian detection, automatic high beams, rear parking sensors, driver attention monitoring, blind-spot monitoring, and rear cross-traffic alert. SV adds ProPilot Assist with lane centering and adaptive cruise control, while SL adds front parking sensors, a 360-degree parking monitor, and traffic-sign recognition.
• Infotainment: The base system uses an 8-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. SL, Rock Creek, and Platinum get a 9-inch screen, and SL adds wireless Apple CarPlay and wireless device charging.
• Fuel efficiency: It returns 21 mpg city, 27 highway, 23 combined in standard form. SL and Platinum 4WD trims return 20 mpg city, 25 highway, 22 combined, while the Rock Creek is rated at 20 mpg city, 23 highway, 21 combined.

Which 2023 Nissan Pathfinder trim should I buy?

The 2023 Nissan Pathfinder is offered in 5 trim levels: S, SV, SL, Rock Creek, and Platinum.

Here's the short version:

• Base trim: The S is the value entry point, but it lacks the extra comfort and convenience features you get as you move up the range, including heated seats, wireless charging, and the larger touchscreen.
• Sweet-spot trim: The SV is the best value for many shoppers because it adds heated front seats, a power driver’s seat, remote start, a Wi-Fi hotspot, and more driver assistance features.
• Premium/top trim: The Platinum is the most upscale choice, with upgraded leather upholstery, ventilated front seats, a fully digital instrument panel, a power tilt-telescoping steering wheel, and a hands-free power liftgate.
• Off-road trim: The Rock Creek is the one to choose if you want the rugged look and capability, but its off-road tires can make it ride rougher on pavement.

The SV is also the trim that brings ProPilot Assist, which adds lane centering and adaptive cruise control.

Is now a good time to buy a used 2023 Nissan Pathfinder?

This is a moderate market for selective buyers, so you can shop carefully without expecting a deep bargain on every listing.

• Deal availability: 35.5% of listings are priced as good or great deals.
• Inventory: There are 4,517 listings available.
• Price trend: Prices have softened 5.58% compared with last year.
• Clean inventory: 88.8% of listings are accident-free.

If you find a listing below $30,564.62, that's toward the low end of the year-round range and worth acting on quickly.

What is the 2023 Nissan Pathfinder's resale value?

The current average of $31,540 sits slightly below last year's $33,402.

That softer pricing can help you buy more carefully now, but it also means future resale may depend more heavily on how well your specific vehicle is equipped and maintained. Higher-trim examples with the right features may hold broader appeal, while neglected or heavily used examples could be harder to move later.

Vehicles with strong owner satisfaction ratings, like this model year's 4.67/5, tend to retain buyer demand, which supports resale value over time.

Is the 2023 Nissan Pathfinder safe?

It earns a 9/10 safety score from our experts.

Standard driver assistance features include forward and reverse automatic emergency braking, forward and reverse collision warning, pedestrian detection, automatic high beams, rear parking sensors, driver attention monitoring, blind-spot monitoring, and rear cross-traffic alert. ProPilot Assist comes on the SV trim and adds lane centering and adaptive cruise control, while the SL adds front parking sensors, a 360-degree parking monitor, and traffic-sign recognition. The Platinum adds rain-sensing wipers and a head-up display.

Should I buy a 2023 Nissan Pathfinder or consider a different year?

If you're weighing the 2023 against nearby model years, here's how to think about it:

Choose the 2023 if:

• 35.5% of listings are priced as good or great deals.
• Accident-free inventory is solid at 88.8% — always verify the vehicle history report.
• Price trend: Prices have softened 5.58% compared with last year.
• Owners rate it 4.67/5 — a strong satisfaction signal.
• The 2023 adds the Rock Creek edition, which brings a more rugged setup and stronger off-road appeal.

Consider the 2022 if:

• At $25,686, the 2022 costs less than the current year's $31,540 average.
• It emphasizes style, comfort, and practicality.

The bottom line: If you want the newer model year with the Rock Creek option and a strong mix of space, tech, and capability, the 2023 is the better target. If your priority is spending less up front, the 2022 is the smarter value play and still delivers the core Pathfinder formula.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from August 7, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.