The Pathfinder XE ($24,650) and XE 4WD ($26,650) come with fabric upholstery; air conditioning; cruise control; power mirrors, windows and door locks with keyless remote; halogen headlamps; AM/FM/CD stereo playing through six speakers; adjustable lumbar on the driver's seat; reclining backs on the middle row seats; roof rails; and a pre-wired tow setup including hitch. XE models come standard with Vehicle Dynamic Control and aluminum-alloy wheels. Buyers may choose XM or Sirius satellite radio ($400), but few other options are offered.
The SE ($25,850) and SE 4WD ($27,850) add a power adjustable driver's seat; halogen foglights; running boards; roof rack cross bars; and a middle seat fold-down center armrest. Leather seating is optional.
The SE Comfort Package ($1,350) adds dual-zone, automatic air conditioning; a six-disc CD changer; adjustable pedals; a multi-accessorized, auto-dimming rearview mirror; upgraded sunvisors; leather highlights (but not leather seating); and painted silver interior accents. The SE Premium Package ($1,700) adds a two-way power sunroof; automatic headlamps; programmable remote garage door opener; Bose stereo with eight speakers plus subwoofer; redundant steering wheel-mounted audio controls; and capabilities for MP3 and satellite radio. The Mobile Entertainment System ($1,600) delivers a DVD player with a seven-inch color monitor and two infrared headphones.
The next model up is the SE Off-Road ($28,450), which comes with B.F. Goodrich Rugged Trail P265/75R16 tires on distinctive wheels; Rancho off-road shocks; and skid plates. The 4WD SE Off-Road ($30,450) also comes with Hill Descent Control and Hill Start Assist. The Off-Road models are upholstered in a robust, waffle-texture fabric. An optional Desert Leather Package ($1,400) includes leather-trimmed and heated front seats, four-way power adjustable front passenger seat, leather-trimmed doors and heated outside mirrors. The Mobile Entertainment System is optional.
The LE ($32,550) and LE 4WD ($34,750) come with leather upholstery; wood-toned trim; sunroof; Bose audio system with six-disc changer, eight speakers and subwoofer; and 17-inch wheels and tires. The LE-exclusive DVD Navigation Package ($2,000) includes a seven-inch color LCD display.
Safety features that come on all Pathfinders include two-stage frontal airbags; antilock brakes (ABS) with electronic brake-force distribution (EDB); and electronic stability control, which Nissan calls Vehicle Dynamic Control. An optional Air Bag Package ($700) adds front-seat side-impact airbags and full-coverage side-curtain airbags. We strongly recommend opting for this last package as it can provide head protection to you and your passengers if someone crashes into the side of your vehicle, or if you roll over. Always wear your seatbelts as they are your first line of defense in an accident.
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