Is the 2022 Nissan Pathfinder a good car?
No.
1 of 7checks
- Family car: 2 of 4. Rear legroom 35.5 in. Class median 38.2 in.
- First car: 2 of 5. Length 197.7 in. Class median 188.0 in.
- Commuter: $121 a month. Class median $116.
- Seniors: 1 of 3. Height 70.7 in. Class middle half 64.6 to 69.9 in.
- Off-road: 7.1 in clearance. Top 84% of 154.
- Good buy: 2 rivals beat it on all four.
20 miles one way, 5 days a week. Gas $3.20. Power 17 cents per kWh.
| Check | Result | Number |
|---|---|---|
| Family car | No | 2 of 4 parts |
| First car | No | 2 of 5 parts |
| Commuter | No | $121 vs $116 a month |
| Seniors | No | 1 of 3 parts |
| Off-road | No | 7.1 in, top 84% |
| Worth the money | Yes | 22% below predicted |
| Good buy | No | 2 beat it on all four |
- Each check compares the cheapest trim with the number to its class.
- A check passes when it misses at most 1 part.
- Yes when the car passes more than half of its checks.
Is the Pathfinder a good family car?
No. Passes 2 of 4 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seats | 8 seats | 5 or more | N/A | Yes |
| Rear legroom | 35.5 in | Median 38.2 in | 155 | No |
| Rear headroom | 39.6 in | Median 38.9 in | 156 | Yes |
| Cargo behind the last row | 16.6 cu ft | Median 23.4 cu ft | 162 | No |
Is the Pathfinder a good first car?
No. Passes 2 of 5 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $34,640 | Median $41,500 | 163 | Yes |
| Horsepower | 284 hp | 156 hp to 349 hp | 165 | Yes |
| Length | 197.7 in | Median 188.0 in | 154 | No |
| Turning circle | 38.7 ft | Median 38.1 ft | 150 | No |
| Fuel cost per mile | 13.9 cents | Median 13.3 cents | 164 | No |
Horsepower: 10th to 75th percentile of the class.
Is the Pathfinder a good commuter car?
No. $121 a month to commute. Class median $116.
- Miles a month
- 867
- This car
- $121
- Median of 164 SUVs
- $116
- Highway mpg
- 26 mpg, top 56% of 149
Is the Pathfinder a good car for seniors?
No. Passes 1 of 3 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step-in height | 7.1 in clearance, 70.7 in tall | 7.0 to 8.3 in clearance, 64.6 to 69.9 in tall | 144 | No |
| Front headroom | 42.3 in | Median 39.9 in | 157 | Yes |
| Turning circle | 38.7 ft | Median 38.1 ft | 150 | No |
Step-in: clearance and height in the middle half of the class.
Is the Pathfinder a good off-road vehicle?
No. 7.1 in clearance. Top 84% of 154 trucks and SUVs.
- AWD or 4WD
- Yes
- Best trim for clearance
- S 4WD, 7.1 in
- Cohort
- 154 trucks and SUVs, AWD or 4WD trims
Is the Pathfinder worth the money?
Yes. Priced 22% below cars like it.
- Price, S 2WD
- $34,640
- Predicted price
- $44,144
- Gap
- -$9,504 (-22%)
- Model error
- 13% median, 290 cars
Price model: horsepower, length, width, drivetrain, powertrain, body and luxury, 2022 cars.
Passes at up to 5% above the predicted price.
Is the Pathfinder a good buy?
No. 2 rivals cost less and beat it on fuel cost, cargo and power.
| Car | Price | Fuel cost per mile | Max cargo | Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pathfinder S 4WD | $36,540 | 13.9 cents | 80.5 cu ft | 284 hp |
| Ford Explorer RWD | $35,510 | 13.3 cents | 87.8 cu ft | 300 hp |
| Toyota Highlander L FWD | $35,855 | 13.3 cents | 84.3 cu ft | 295 hp |
Compared with 1,097 trims of other makes, SUVs, 2022.
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