2020 Hyundai PALISADE vs. 2020 Nissan Pathfinder
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2020 Hyundai PALISADE and 2020 Nissan Pathfinder contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the 2020 Hyundai PALISADE and the 2020 Nissan Pathfinder.
When we compare the 2020 Hyundai PALISADE's and the 2020 Nissan Pathfinder's specifications and ratings, the 2020 Hyundai PALISADE has the advantage in the areas of resale value, interior volume and base engine power. The 2020 Nissan Pathfinder has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for used cars, and fuel efficiency. Based on this comparison of the 2020 Hyundai PALISADE's and the 2020 Nissan Pathfinder's specifications and ratings, the 2020 Hyundai PALISADE is a better car than the 2020 Nissan Pathfinder.
Pricing: A used 2020 Hyundai PALISADE ranges from $18,991 to $33,079 while a used 2020 Nissan Pathfinder is priced between $14,250 to $26,995.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the 2020 Hyundai PALISADE loses 47.5 percent of its value and the 2020 Nissan Pathfinder loses 55.8 percent of its value. This means the 2020 Hyundai PALISADE retains 8.3 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the 2020 Nissan Pathfinder.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the 2020 Hyundai PALISADE’s base engine makes 291 horsepower, and the 2020 Nissan Pathfinder base engine makes 284 horsepower. The PALISADE is rated to deliver an average of 22 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 489 miles. The Pathfinder is rated to deliver an average of 23 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 527 miles. This gives the 2020 Nissan Pathfinder the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the 2020 Hyundai PALISADE. Both models use regular unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison: While both models are crossover/midsize SUVs, the 2020 Hyundai PALISADE has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front shoulder room, front leg room, rear head room, rear shoulder room, rear leg room, and cargo space. The 2020 Nissan Pathfinder has the advantage in the area of front head room.
Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, both the 2020 Hyundai PALISADE and the 2020 Nissan Pathfinder have the same average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
31975
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Midsize SUVs)
30923
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
23675 - 36120
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
31980
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Midsize SUVs)
30923
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
23675 - 36120
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
25553
Price Range:
18991 - 33079
Category Avg Price:
(Midsize SUVs)
24493
Category Avg Price Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
15956 - 37674
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
991
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
92571
# Good or Great Deals:
623
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
20136
Price Range:
14250 - 26995
Category Avg Price:
(Midsize SUVs)
24493
Category Avg Price Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
15956 - 37674
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
484
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
92704
# Good or Great Deals:
250
Hyundai PALISADE Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
8.0 / 10
Safety:
9.0 / 10
Nissan Pathfinder Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.4 / 10
Reliability:
7.7 / 10
Retained Value:
7.4 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2020 Hyundai PALISADE
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Midsize SUVs)
6.2
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
3.1 - 11.6
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2020 Nissan Pathfinder
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
6.0
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Midsize SUVs)
6.2
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
3.1 - 11.6
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.21
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
3.6660162691631912
Typical Category Recalls:
(Midsize SUVs)
4.3
Category Range for Recalls:
(Midsize SUVs)
1.0 - 35.5
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
0.9603942814327975
Typical Category Recalls:
(Midsize SUVs)
4.3
Category Range for Recalls:
(Midsize SUVs)
1.0 - 35.5
Hyundai PALISADE Rankings
Ranking
2 out of / 66Ranking
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48 out of / 66Ranking
53 out of / 66Nissan Pathfinder Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 33Ranking
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11 out of / 66Ranking
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66 out of / 66Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
2020 Hyundai PALISADE Trim Levels
Limited, SE, SEL
2020 Nissan Pathfinder Trim Levels
Platinum, S, SL, SV
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
10 years / 100000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
3 years / 36000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
291 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque:
262 foot-lbs @ 5200 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.071 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
284 hp @ 6400 rpm
Torque:
259 foot-lbs @ 4800 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.066 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3.8 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
19 / 26 / 22
Range (city/hwy):
357 / 489 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3.5 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT Automatic)
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD / 4X4
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
20 / 27 / 23
Range (city/hwy):
390 / 527 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Captain's seat:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Power Lift Gate:
Available
Quad Seats:
Available
Roadside assistance:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Satellite radio:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Power Lift Gate:
Available
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
Available
Wifi:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
40.7 inches
Front Leg Room:
44.1 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
61.2 inches
Rear Head Room:
40.1 inches
Rear Leg Room:
42.4 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
60.8 inches
Cargo Space:
18 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
86.4 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
155.3 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
42.2 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.2 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
60.9 inches
Rear Head Room:
39.4 inches
Rear Leg Room:
41.7 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
60.4 inches
Cargo Space:
16.2 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
79.5 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
154 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4127 lbs
Width:
77.8 inches
Height:
68.9 inches
Length:
196.1 inches
Wheelbase:
114.2 inches
Ground Clearance:
7.9 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4287 lbs
Width:
77.3 inches
Height:
70.6 inches
Length:
198.5 inches
Wheelbase:
114.2 inches
Ground Clearance:
7 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
245/60R18
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P235/65R18
Exterior Colors
Black
Becketts Black / Black Noir Pearl
Blue
Moonlight Cloud
Gray
Rainforest / Steel Graphite
Red
Sierra Burgundy
Silver
Lagoon Silver
White
Cream White / Hyper White
Exterior Colors
Black
Magnetic Black Pearl
Blue
Caspian Blue Metallic
Gray
Gun Metallic
Red
Not available
Silver
Brilliant Silver Metallic
White
Glacier White
Interior Colors
Black
Black
Gray
Gray
Interior Colors
Black
Charcoal
Gray
Not available
