Which 2026 Nissan Pathfinder trim should you buy?
$39,990 to $51,790. What each step up the ladder costs and what becomes standard for the money, cheapest first, from Nissan's own press kit — so you can see where the price goes before a dealer walks you up it.
Most standard equipment per dollar: SL 4WD → Rock Creek 4WD, +$500 for 14 features made standard.
Thinnest step: SV FWD → SV 4WD, +$2,000 for no added standard equipment in the press kit — the difference is in the specs below.
Cheapest all-wheel or four-wheel drive: SV 4WD at $41,990.
SL $42,590
+$2,600 over the SV FWD.
Standard here, not on the SV FWD: 1 third-row USB-C charge port, 12.3-inch TFT meter display, 18-inch machined aluminum-alloy with medium metallic gray finish, 7-position Drive and Terrain Mode Selector, Auto-dimming interior rearview mirror, Front Wide View, Gun Metallic brushed interior trim, HD Enhanced Intelligent Around View® Monitor, HomeLink® Universal Transceiver, Intelligent 4WD, Invisible Hood View, Outside mirrors with integrated turn signals (on housing), Power tilt/telescoping steering, Rear door request switches and 6 more
SL $44,590
+$2,600 over the SV 4WD.
Standard here, not on the SV 4WD: 1 third-row USB-C charge port, 12.3-inch TFT meter display, 18-inch machined aluminum-alloy with medium metallic gray finish, 7-position Drive and Terrain Mode Selector, Auto-dimming interior rearview mirror, Front Wide View, Gun Metallic brushed interior trim, HD Enhanced Intelligent Around View® Monitor, HomeLink® Universal Transceiver, Intelligent 4WD, Invisible Hood View, Outside mirrors with integrated turn signals (on housing), Power tilt/telescoping steering, Rear door request switches and 6 more
Rock Creek $45,090
+$500 over the SL 4WD.
Standard here, not on the SL 4WD: 18-inch machined aluminum-alloy with black finish, 265/60R18 all-terrain tires, 7-inch Advanced Drive-Assist® Display, Black badging, Black grille with rugged mesh styling, Fine Vision electroluminescent meter display, Hill Descent Control, Leatherette-appointed with unique cloth inserts, Manual day/night interior rearview mirror, Manual tilt/telescoping steering, Outside mirrors – gloss black, Removable second-row center console, Roof rack/cross bars – fixed, 220-pound capacity (Yakima® tubular), Unique Rock Creek-styled bumpers
HP 284 hp → 295 hp · Torque 259 lb-ft → 270 lb-ft · MPG comb 23 mpg → 21 mpg
Platinum $49,790
+$7,200 over the SL FWD.
Standard here, not on the SL FWD: 120-volt power outlet (2nd row), 20-inch machined aluminum-alloy with dark metallic gray finish, Ambient interior lighting, Auto power folding outside mirrors, Bose® Premium Audio with 13 speakers including subwoofers, Chrome bodyside molding, Driver seat 2-way memory, Driver seat auto enter/exit, Driver seat-mounted front-center supplemental air bag, Front seats heated and cooled, Head-up display, Heated steering wheel, Motion-activated power liftgate with Intelligent Key operation and liftgate position memory, Panoramic moonroof, one-touch power tilt/sliding glass with shade and 7 more
Wheels 18 in → 20 in
Platinum $51,790
+$6,700 over the Rock Creek 4WD.
Standard here, not on the Rock Creek 4WD: 1 third-row USB-C charge port, 12.3-inch TFT meter display, 120-volt power outlet (2nd row), 20-inch machined aluminum-alloy with dark metallic gray finish, Ambient interior lighting, Auto power folding outside mirrors, Auto-dimming interior rearview mirror, Black grille with gray accents, Body-colored bumpers, Bose® Premium Audio with 13 speakers including subwoofers, Chrome bodyside molding, Driver seat 2-way memory, Driver seat auto enter/exit, Driver seat-mounted front-center supplemental air bag and 19 more
HP 295 hp → 284 hp · Torque 270 lb-ft → 259 lb-ft · MPG comb 21 mpg → 22 mpg · Wheels 18 in → 20 in
Each trim is measured against the nearest cheaper trim with the same drivetrain and powertrain, so a step shows equipment rather than the price of all-wheel drive. "Standard here" means the press kit lists it as standard on this trim and not as standard on the one below — it may have been an option there. MSRP excludes destination. Confirm a specific car against its window sticker.
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Common questions about the 2026 Nissan Pathfinder trims
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich 2026 Nissan Pathfinder trim is the best value?
On standard equipment per dollar, the step from the SL 4WD to the Rock Creek 4WD: $500 more for 14 features the press kit lists as standard on the Rock Creek 4WD and not on the SL 4WD. Whether those features are worth it to you is the real answer — the list is on this page.
How much do the 2026 Nissan Pathfinder trims cost?
7 trims, from $39,990 for the SV FWD to $51,790 for the Platinum 4WD. Manufacturer MSRP, excluding destination, options, taxes and dealer fees.
What is the cheapest 2026 Nissan Pathfinder with all-wheel drive?
The SV 4WD, at $41,990 MSRP.