2026 Nissan Pathfinder: real cost in California
See the Pathfinder on Nissan's US site ↗US prices read 2026-11-09
Cheapest trim, SV · California · age 35–59 · 6 years · 13,500 mi a yearChange
Sticker$39,990the advertised price
Drive away$45,394with fees and tax
Loan payment$689/mo72-month loan at 7%, $5,000 down
True cost$1,375/moeverything, after resale
$45,394 to drive away + $68,985 to run it for 6 years − $15,352 back at resale = $99,028, or $1,375 a month.
Where the money goes
Drive away$45,394
Running it, 6 yrs+$68,985
Back at resale−$15,352
Sticker pricethe advertised MSRP
+$39,990Feesfreight $1,575 · doc fee $85 (typical)
+$1,660Sales and use tax, 8.99%California
+$3,744Fuel13,500 mi a year at 23 MPG
+$20,243Insuranceestimate, age 35–59, California
+$17,199Maintenanceestimate
+$9,769Lost return on your money5% a year on the down payment and each payment
+$9,604Loan interest7% over 72 months
+$9,191Title, registration and plates6 years in California, incl. 0.65% value tax a year
+$2,979Resale after 6 years38% of MSRP, you get this back
−$15,352True cost $99,028 ÷ 72 months$1,375 a month
The car
Size and space
BodySUV197.7–198.8 in long
Seats8
Cargo16.6 cu ftbehind row 3
Ground clearance7.1–7.7 in
Engine and fuel
Engine284–295 hp gas or premium gas, FWD, 4WD
0–60 mph6.5–6.7 sour estimate from power and weight
Fuel economy21–23 MPGEPA combined
TowingUp to 6,000 lb
Tires18" or 20"by trim
Safety and cover
Crash test✓ 5 of 5 starsNHTSA · see the test ↗
Highway assistSteers and brakeshands on the wheel · every trim
Warranty3 yrspowertrain 5 yrs
Resale at 6 years38% of MSRPaverage for its type
Every trim
All trims: 8 seats.| SV FWD | $39,990 | $45,394 | $99,028 | ✓ $1,375/mo | 3,500 | 23 MPG | ✓ Yes | — No |
| SV 4WD | $41,990 | $47,574 | $101,414 | $1,409/mo | 3,500 | 23 MPG | — No | ✓ Yes |
| SL FWD | $42,590 | $48,228 | $102,129 | $1,418/mo | 3,500 | 23 MPG | ✓ Yes | — No |
| SL 4WD | $44,590 | $50,408 | $104,516 | $1,452/mo | 3,500 | 23 MPG | — No | ✓ Yes |
| Rock Creek | $45,090 | $50,953 | $110,162 | $1,530/mo | 6,000 | 21 MPG | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Platinum FWD | $49,790 | $56,075 | $110,719 | $1,538/mo | 6,000 | 23 MPG | ✓ Yes | — No |
| Platinum 4WD | $51,790 | $58,255 | $114,016 | $1,584/mo | 6,000 | 22 MPG | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
SVFWD
✓ $1,375/mo
True cost
SV4WD
$1,409/mo
True cost
SLFWD
$1,418/mo
True cost
SL4WD
$1,452/mo
True cost
Rock Creek
$1,530/mo
True cost
PlatinumFWD
$1,538/mo
True cost
Platinum4WD
$1,584/mo
True cost
Features, trim by trim
Cheapest on the left. Each bar starts at the trim that adds it. + $ is the cheapest factory option or package that adds it (hover for its name).Feature
SV FWD$39,990
SV 4WD$41,990
SL FWD$42,590
SL 4WD$44,590
Rock Creek$45,090
Platinum FWD$49,790
Platinum 4WD$51,790
Safety and driver assist
Automatic braking
✓ Every trim
Blind-spot monitor
✓ Every trim
Adaptive cruise
✓ Every trim
Lane centering
✓ Every trim
360° camera
✓ from SL FWD
Parking sensors
✓ Every trim
Comfort
Heated seats
✓ Every trim
Cooled seats
✓ from Platinum FWD
Heated steering wheel
+ $2,250
✓ SL FWD to SL 4WD
+ $2,000
✓ from Platinum FWD
Heated rear seats
+ $2,990
✓ from Platinum FWD
Convenience
Push-button start
✓ Every trim
Remote start
✓ Every trim
Power liftgate
✓ Every trim
Wireless phone charging
+ $2,250
✓ SL FWD to SL 4WD
+ $2,000
✓ from Platinum FWD
Power driver's seat
✓ Every trim
Memory seat
✓ from Platinum FWD
Tech and audio
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
✓ Every trim
Premium sound system
+ $2,990
✓ from Platinum FWD
Large touchscreen (12 in+)
✓ Every trim
Capability and looks
AWD or 4WD
✓
✓ SL 4WD to Rock Creek
✓ from Platinum 4WD
Tow hitch included
+ $435
+ $435
Sunroof
+ $2,250
+ $2,990
+ $2,000
✓ from Platinum FWD
Panoramic roof
+ $2,250
+ $2,990
+ $2,000
✓ from Platinum FWD
LED headlights
✓ Every trim
Not listed on any trimRear cross-traffic alertHands-free drivingDual-zone climateMassaging seatsWireless CarPlayBuilt-in navigationHead-up display
Full standard equipment on the SV SV FWD (105 items)
- Speakers: 6
- Reconfigurable LCD Instrument Cluster: 7" Multi-function information display
- Radio: AM/FM/SiriusXM with 360L
- Steering Wheel Audio Controls
- Voice Recognition
- Speed Sensitive Volume
- Over-the-Air Updates
- Connected Services
- Internet Connection: NissanConnect with Wi-Fi Hotspot
- Custom Mobile Apps: MyNISSAN
- Keyfob Keyless Entry
- Smart Device Integration
- Wireless Audio Streaming
- Wireless Phone Connectivity: Bluetooth
- Driver Information Center
- Keyfob Remote Start
- Smart Device Remote Start: NissanConnect Services powered by SiriusXM
- USB Ports: 4
- 12V DC Power Outlet: 1
- LCD Monitor: NissanConnect 12.3" touch-screen display
- 1st-row LCD Monitor Count: 2
- Forward Collision System: Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) mitigation
- Front Pedestrian Detection
- Rear Collision System: Rear Automatic Braking (RAB) mitigation
- Brake Assist
- Auto High Beam Headlights: High Beam Assist (HBA)
- Hill Hold Control: Hill Start Assist (HSA)
- Low Tire Pressure Warning
- Tire Fill Assistant: Easy-Fill Tire Alert
- Blind-spot Warning: Intelligent Blind Spot Intervention (I-BSI)
- Active Lane Keep Assist: Intelligent Lane Intervention (I-LI)
- Active Lane Centering/Freeway Cruise Control Support: ProPILOT Assist 1.0 hands-on
- Driver Attention Alert: Intelligent Driver Alertness (I-DA)
- Cruise Control
- Cruise Control — Adaptive
- Parking Sensors: Front and rear sensors
- Keyfob Window Activation
- Garage Door Opener: myQ Connected Garage
- Proximity Key
- Open/Close Cargo Access: Power
- Rear Cargo Door: Power liftgate
- Driver Mirror: Power remote
- Driver Heated Mirror
- Passenger Mirror: Power remote
- Passenger Heated Mirror
- Headlight Beam: LED low/high beam
- Exterior Light Control
- Delay-off Headlights
- LED Front Exterior Accent Lights: LED
- LED Taillights
- Capless Fueling System
- Body Material: Galvanized steel/aluminum
- Grille: Black w/chrome surround
- Passenger Rear Doors: Conventional
- Door Count: 4
- Rear Spoiler: Integrated rear spoiler
- Roof Rails
- Antenna: Window grid and fixed
- Front Bumper: Body-colored
- Rear Bumper: Black
- Heated Front Seat(s): Driver and passenger
- Front Driver Seat: Power
- Front Driver Seat Direction Control: 8-way adjustable
- Front Passenger Seat: Manual
- Front Passenger Direction Control: 6-way adjustable
- Front Seat Type: Bucket
- Rear/Second Row Seating
- Third Row Seating: Reclining and folding 60-40 bench seats
- Steering Wheel Material: TailorFit leatherette
- Driver Lumbar Support: Power 2-way
- Seat Material: Cloth
- Interior Ambient Lighting: Illuminated entry and ambient lighting
- Welcome lighting/Illuminated entry
- Air Conditioning
- Cabin Air Filter
- Window Control: Power
- Window Control — Express Up: Driver
- Window Control — Express Down: Driver
- Cargo Tie Downs
- Tilting Steering Wheel: Manual
- Telescoping Steering Wheel: Manual
- Seating Capacity: 8
- Window Tint: Deep
- Instrumentation Display: 7" Advanced Drive-Assist Display
- Exterior Temperature
- Emergency SOS: NissanConnect Services integrated
- Driver Front-impact Air Bag
- Passenger Front-impact Air Bag
- Driver Side-impact Air Bag: Seat mounted
- Passenger Side-impact Air Bag: Seat mounted
- Rear Side-impact Air Bag
- Curtain Air Bag: Curtain 1st, 2nd and 3rd row
- Occupant Classification System
- Side-impact Beams
- Height-adjustable Seat Belts: Front and rear
- Seat Belt Pretensioners: Front
- Anti-lock Braking System (ABS): 4-wheel
- Traction Control System
- Vehicle Dynamic Control: Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC)
- Panic Alarm
- Vehicle Security System: Vehicle Security System (VSS)
- Vehicle Immobilizer System
- Vehicle Tracker: NissanConnect Services powered by SiriusXM
- Child Safety Rear Door Locks: Manual
- Restricted Driving Mode/Alerts: NissanConnect Services powered by SiriusXM
Recalls
3 NHTSA recalls for 2024 to 2026 Pathfinder models. Dealers fix them free; a new car should have them done before delivery. Ask the dealer to check the VIN.
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- How much is a 2026 Pathfinder in California?
- $45,394 to drive away for the SV, from a $39,990 sticker.
- What does it cost a month?
- A $689 loan payment, about $1,386 a month with insurance, fuel and upkeep ($5,000 down); about $1,375 a month all in, after resale.
- How much can it tow?
- From 3,500 lb to 6,000 lb, depending on the trim.
Colors
Scarlet Ember TintcoatDeep Ocean Blue PearlSuper BlackGun MetallicEverest White Pearl TriCoatBaltic Teal PearlBaltic Teal Pearl / Super Black Two-toneBoulder Gray Pearl / Super Black Two-toneEverest White Pearl TriCoat / Super Black Two-toneScarlet Ember Tintcoat / Super Black Two-toneBoulder Gray Pearl
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US prices in US dollars from Nissan's US website, read 2026-11-09; destination as the brand lists it. Taxes, registration and the dealer doc fee follow your state. Insurance and maintenance are estimates. How we count.