2025 Nissan Pathfinder 4WD vs 2WD: is 4WD worth it?
S 4WD vs S 2WD
4WD adds $2,000. Same fuel cost.
$2,000more over 6 years
- 23 vs 23 mpg.
- 12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20.
Every 4WD and 2WD pair
| Pair | MSRP | Price step | Rating | Energy a year | Extra over 6 years | Weight gain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S 2WD S 4WD | $36,400 $38,400 | $2,000 | 23 mpg 23 mpg | $1,670 $1,670 | $2,000 | 0 lb |
| SV 2WD SV 4WD | $39,390 $41,390 | $2,000 | 23 mpg 23 mpg | $1,670 $1,670 | $2,000 | 0 lb |
| SL 2WD SL 4WD | $42,090 $44,090 | $2,000 | 23 mpg 23 mpg | $1,670 $1,670 | $2,000 | 0 lb |
| Platinum 2WD Platinum 4WD | $48,640 $50,640 | $2,000 | 23 mpg 22 mpg | $1,670 $1,745 | $2,455 | +153 lb |
What this cannot tell you
Resale, traction and insurance are not included.
Your own mpg will differ.
- 2 or more sources
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- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree