Nissan Pathfinder

SUV, Mid Level

Nissan Pathfinder

The Nissan Pathfinder beat some familiar names is this SUV segment, including the Toyota 4Runner, the Chevrolet Tahoe, Mercury Mountaineer, Ford Explorer, and Dodge Durango.  It was the first time the Pathfinder has received Vincentric’s Best Value in America™ award , powered by its low fuel costs and low depreciation.
 

2008 Nissan Pathfinder LE 4D Utility 2WD
Cost Item Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5 Total
Depreciation:  $9623 $2262 $2066 $1869 $1672 $17492
Fees & Taxes: 1886 121 124 110 115 $2356
Finance:  1917 1546 1148 720 261 $5592
Fuel:  2464 2551 2642 2736 2834 $13227
Insurance:  1376 1364 1351 1339 1328 $6758
Maintenance:  262 478 1382 563 316 $3001
Opportunity Cost: 486 771 1089 1390 1713 $5449
Repairs:  0 0 166 276 276 $718
Total $18015 $9093 $9967 $9004 $8516 $54593
*The data displayed here is for the specific model and trim identified.  The award is based on an average of all trims combined as of January 2008.

 

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