INFINITI JX35 vs. Nissan Pathfinder
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the INFINITI JX35 and 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 INFINITI JX35 and the Nissan Pathfinder.
When we compare the INFINITI JX35's and the Nissan Pathfinder's specifications and ratings, the INFINITI JX35 has the advantage in the area of base engine power. The Nissan Pathfinder has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and fuel efficiency and interior volume. Based on this comparison of the INFINITI JX35's and the Nissan Pathfinder's specifications and ratings, the Nissan Pathfinder is a better car than the INFINITI JX35.
Pricing: A used 2013 INFINITI JX35 ranges from $6,999 to $16,971 while a used 2013 Nissan Pathfinder is priced between $5,995 to $15,917.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the INFINITI JX35’s base engine makes 265 horsepower, and the Nissan Pathfinder base engine makes 260 horsepower. The JX35 is rated to deliver an average of 21 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 468 miles. The Pathfinder is rated to deliver an average of 22 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 507 miles. This gives the Nissan Pathfinder the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the INFINITI JX35. Both models use gasoline.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Nissan Pathfinder has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front shoulder room, rear head room, and cargo space. The INFINITI JX35 and Nissan Pathfinder are comparable in regards to front leg room, rear shoulder room and rear leg room.
Safety Ratings: The Nissan Pathfinder has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$41,250
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
N/A
Category Starting MSRP Range:
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New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$28,650
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Midsize SUVs)
$27,883
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
$18,995 - $34,050
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$11,367
Price Range:
$6,999 - $16,971
Category Avg Price:
N/A
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N/A
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
129
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
128,444
# Good or Great Deals:
45
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$10,150
Price Range:
$5,995 - $15,917
Category Avg Price:
(Midsize SUVs)
$12,812
Category Avg Price Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
$8,675 - $20,213
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
162
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
138,461
# Good or Great Deals:
43
INFINITI JX35 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
Nissan Pathfinder Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.6 / 10
Reliability:
8.6 / 10
Retained Value:
7.2 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for INFINITI JX35
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Nissan Pathfinder
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
5.5
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
8.6
Typical Category Recalls:
(Midsize SUVs)
4.7
Category Range for Recalls:
(Midsize SUVs)
1.4 - 12
INFINITI JX35 Rankings
Not yet available
Nissan Pathfinder Rankings
Ranking
3 out of / 67Ranking
3 out of / 39Ranking
3 out of / 32Ranking
4 out of / 67Ranking
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7 out of / 67Ranking
7 out of / 39Ranking
7 out of / 32Ranking
7 out of / 32Ranking
7 out of / 32Ranking
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9 out of / 67Ranking
10 out of / 34Ranking
10 out of / 21Ranking
11 out of / 67Ranking
11 out of / 39Ranking
11 out of / 32Ranking
12 out of / 67Ranking
12 out of / 39Ranking
12 out of / 32Ranking
13 out of / 32Ranking
14 out of / 67Ranking
14 out of / 39Ranking
14 out of / 39Ranking
14 out of / 32Ranking
21 out of / 39Ranking
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25 out of / 32Ranking
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66 out of / 67Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
INFINITI JX35 Trim Levels
Base
Nissan Pathfinder Trim Levels
Platinum, S, SL, SV
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
6 years / 70000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years / 60000 miles
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):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 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
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
265 hp @ 6400 rpm
Torque:
248 foot-lbs @ 4400 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.062 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
3500 lbs
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
260 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque:
240 foot-lbs @ 4400 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.063 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
5000 lbs
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 / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
18 / 24 / 21
Range (city/hwy):
351 / 468 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
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 / 26 / 22
Range (city/hwy):
390 / 507 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Roadside assistance:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Power Lift Gate:
Available
Power outlet:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Roof Rack:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Forward Collision Warning:
Available
Lane Departure Warning:
Available
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
Backup camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Backup camera:
Available
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
40.7 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.3 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
60.3 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.3 inches
Rear Leg Room:
41.7 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
60.4 inches
Cargo Space:
15.8 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
165.6 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
41.1 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.3 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
60.7 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.5 inches
Rear Leg Room:
41.7 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
60.4 inches
Cargo Space:
16 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
79.8 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
173.8 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4280 lbs
Width:
77.2 inches
Height:
67.8 inches
Length:
196.4 inches
Wheelbase:
114.2 inches
Ground Clearance:
6.5 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4149 lbs
Width:
77.2 inches
Height:
69.6 inches
Length:
197.2 inches
Wheelbase:
114.2 inches
Ground Clearance:
6.5 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
235/65R18
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
235/65R18
Exterior Colors
Black
Black Obsidian
Gray
Diamond Slate / Emerald Graphite
Red
Midnight Garnet
Silver
Glacial Silver / Liquid Platinum
White
Moonlight White
Beige
Not available
Blue
Not available
Brown
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Super Black
Gray
Dark Slate
Red
Cayenne Red
Silver
Brilliant Silver
White
Moonlight White
Beige
Desert Sand
Blue
Arctic Blue Metallic
Brown
Mocha Stone
Interior Colors
Beige
Wheat
Black
Graphite
Brown
Java
Gray
Not available
Interior Colors
Beige
Almond
Black
Not available
Brown
Not available
Gray
Charcoal