2026 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 | $37,500 $39,500 | $2,000 | 23 mpg 23 mpg | $1,670 $1,670 | $2,000 | 0 lb |
| SV 2WD SV 4WD | $39,990 $41,990 | $2,000 | 23 mpg 23 mpg | $1,670 $1,670 | $2,000 | 0 lb |
| SL 2WD SL 4WD | $42,590 $44,590 | $2,000 | 23 mpg 23 mpg | $1,670 $1,670 | $2,000 | 0 lb |
| Platinum 2WD Platinum 4WD | $49,790 $51,790 | $2,000 | 23 mpg 22 mpg | $1,670 $1,745 | $2,455 | +152 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