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2026 Nissan Pathfinder trim levels explained

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S 2WD$37,500S 4WD$39,500SV 2WD$39,990SV 4WD$41,990SL 2WD$42,590SL 4WD$44,590Rock Creek 4WD$45,090Platinum 2WD$49,790Platinum 4WD$51,790
9 priced trims by MSRP. Orange: base trim. Bars start at $0.

All 9 trims

2026 Nissan Pathfinder trims by MSRP
TrimMSRPDestinationEnginehpDrivetrainTransmissionMPGSeats
S 2WD$37,500$1,455 to $1,5453.5L284 hp2WD9-speed automatic23 mpg8
S 4WD$39,500$1,455 to $1,5453.5L 6cyl284 hp4WD9-speed automatic23 mpg8
SV 2WD$39,990$1,455 to $1,5753.5L284 hp2WD9-speed automatic23 mpg8
SV 4WD$41,990$1,455 to $1,5753.5L 6cyl284 hp4WD9-speed automatic23 mpg8
SL 2WD$42,590$1,455 to $1,5753.5L284 hp2WD9-speed automatic23 mpg8
SL 4WD$44,590$1,455 to $1,5753.5L 6cyl284 hp4WD9-speed automatic23 mpg8
Rock Creek 4WD$45,090$1,455 to $1,5753.5L 6cyl295 hp4WD9-speed automatic21 mpg8
Platinum 2WD$49,790$1,455 to $1,5753.5L284 hp2WD9-speed automatic23 mpg8
Platinum 4WD$51,790$1,455 to $1,5753.5L 6cyl284 hp4WD9-speed automatic22 mpg8

What changes at each step

  1. S to SV: +$2,490

    S 2WD $37,500 to SV 2WD $39,990.

    Same specs. Equipment only.

    Adds as standard: Heated front seats, Power liftgate or trunk, Remote start, Power driver seat, Heated mirrors, Roof rails.

  2. SV to SL: +$2,600

    SV 2WD $39,990 to SL 2WD $42,590.

    Same specs. Equipment only.

    Adds as standard: Heated steering wheel, 360 camera, Garage door opener.

  3. SL to Rock Creek: +$500

    SL 4WD $44,590 to Rock Creek 4WD $45,090.

    • Power: 284 hp to 295 hp.
    • MPG: 23 mpg to 21 mpg.

    Adds as standard: Fog lights.

  4. Rock Creek to Platinum: +$6,700

    Rock Creek 4WD $45,090 to Platinum 4WD $51,790.

    • Power: 295 hp to 284 hp.
    • MPG: 21 mpg to 22 mpg.

    Adds as standard: Leather seats, Heated steering wheel, Navigation, Premium audio, Heated rear seats, Panoramic roof, plus 5 more.

Which trim has each feature

  • Cheapest trim with leather seats: Platinum 2WD, $49,790.
  • Cheapest trim with heated front seats: SV 2WD, $39,990.
  • Cheapest trim with a heated steering wheel: SL 2WD, $42,590. Optional from SV 2WD, $39,990.
  • Cheapest trim with a 360 camera: SL 2WD, $42,590.
  • Cheapest trim with blind spot warning: S 2WD, $37,500.
  • Cheapest trim with Apple CarPlay or Android Auto: S 2WD, $37,500.
  • Cheapest trim with a power liftgate or trunk: SV 2WD, $39,990.
  • Cheapest trim with a third row: S 2WD, $37,500.
  • Cheapest trim with navigation: Platinum 2WD, $49,790.
  • Cheapest trim with premium audio: Platinum 2WD, $49,790. Optional from SL 2WD, $42,590.
  • Cheapest trim with remote start: SV 2WD, $39,990.
  • Cheapest trim with heated rear seats: Platinum 2WD, $49,790. Optional from SL 2WD, $42,590.
  • Cheapest trim with a panoramic roof: Platinum 2WD, $49,790. Optional from SV 2WD, $39,990.

S standard. O optional. N not available. Blank: no data.

2026 Nissan Pathfinder: features by trim
FeatureSSVSLRock Creek 4WDPlatinum
Leather seatsNNNNS
Heated front seatsNSSSS
Heated steering wheelNOSOS
360 cameraNNSSS
Blind spot warningSSSSS
Apple CarPlay or Android AutoSSSSS
Power liftgate or trunkNSSSS
Third rowSSSSS
NavigationNNNNS
Premium audioNNONS
Remote startNSSSS
Heated rear seatsNNONS
Panoramic roofNOOOS

Cheapest trim with

  • AWD or 4WD: S 4WD, $39,500.
  • 7 or more seats: every trim, 8 seats.
  • The most hp: Rock Creek 4WD, 295 hp, $45,090.
  • The best mpg: S 2WD, 23 mpg, $37,500.

New for 2026

Compared with 2025. Trims matched by name.

  • Added: none.
  • Dropped: none.
  • Carried over with a price: 9 trims. Median change: +$600.
Price change by trim, 2025 to 2026
Trim20252026Change
S 2WD$36,400$37,500+$1,100
S 4WD$38,400$39,500+$1,100
SV 2WD$39,390$39,990+$600
SV 4WD$41,390$41,990+$600
SL 2WD$42,090$42,590+$500
SL 4WD$44,090$44,590+$500
Rock Creek 4WD$44,490$45,090+$600
Platinum 2WD$48,640$49,790+$1,150
Platinum 4WD$50,640$51,790+$1,150

What this cannot tell you

Prices exclude options, packages and destination.

Equipment comes from one source and can lag.

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