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Nissan Pathfinder vs. INFINITI QX56

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Nissan Pathfinder and INFINITI QX56 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 Nissan Pathfinder and the INFINITI QX56.

In comparing the Nissan Pathfinder's and the INFINITI QX56's specifications and ratings, 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. The INFINITI QX56 has the advantage in the area of base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Nissan Pathfinder's and the INFINITI QX56's specifications and ratings, the Nissan Pathfinder is a better car than the INFINITI QX56.

Pricing: A used 2013 Nissan Pathfinder ranges from $5,995 to $15,917 while a used 2013 INFINITI QX56 is priced between $9,137 to $19,998.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Nissan Pathfinder’s base engine makes 260 horsepower, and the INFINITI QX56 base engine makes 400 horsepower. The Pathfinder is rated to deliver an average of 22 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 507 miles. The QX56 is rated to deliver an average of 16 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 520 miles.This gives the Nissan Pathfinder the advantage in fuel efficiency and the INFINITI QX56 the advantage in maximum range. 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 leg room and rear leg room. The INFINITI QX56 has the advantage in the areas of front shoulder room, rear head room, rear shoulder room, and cargo space.

Safety Ratings: The Nissan Pathfinder has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.

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2013 Nissan Pathfinder
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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

New Car Pricing

Asking Price:

-

Starting MSRP:

$60,750

Category Avg Starting MSRP:

N/A

Category Starting MSRP Range:

N/A

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:

125

Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:

141,352

# Good or Great Deals:

27

Used Car Pricing

Avg Used Car Price:

$14,643

Price Range:

$9,137 - $19,998

Category Avg Price:

N/A

Category Avg Price Range:

N/A

# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:

21

Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:

140,155

# Good or Great Deals:

3

Nissan Pathfinder Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

8.6 / 10

Reliability:

8.6 / 10

Retained Value:

7.2 / 10

Safety:

10.0 / 10

INFINITI QX56 Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

Not available

Reliability:

Not available

Retained Value:

Not available

Safety:

Not available



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:

iSeeCars Reliability Insights for INFINITI QX56

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:

8.6

Typical Category Recalls:
(Midsize SUVs)

4.7

Category Range for Recalls:
(Midsize SUVs)

1.4 - 12

Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls

Expected Lifetime Recalls:

2

Typical Category Recalls:

N/A

Category Range for Recalls:

N/A

Nissan Pathfinder Rankings

Most Comfortable Crossover SUVs

3 / 67

Best Family SUVs with 3 Rows

3 / 39

Most Comfortable Midsize SUVs

3 / 32

Best Crossover SUVs for Tall People

4 / 67

Best Family Crossover SUVs

4 / 67

Best SUVs with 3 Rows for Tall People

4 / 39

Best Family Midsize SUVs

4 / 32

Best Crossover SUVs for Towing

5 / 67

Safest SUVs with 3 Rows

5 / 39

Best Midsize SUVs for Towing

5 / 32

Best SUVs with 3 Rows Under $40k

5 / 10

Safest Crossover SUVs

7 / 67

Most Comfortable SUVs with 3 Rows

7 / 39

Safest Midsize SUVs

7 / 32

Most Reliable Midsize SUVs

7 / 32

Best Midsize SUVs for Tall People

7 / 32

Best Crossover SUVs Under $40k

7 / 18

Best Midsize SUVs Under $40k

7 / 17

Best Midsize SUVs for the Money

7 / 16

Most Affordable Midsize SUVs

8 / 28

Most Reliable Crossover SUVs

9 / 67

Most Affordable SUVs with 3 Rows

10 / 34

Best SUVs with 3 Rows for the Money

10 / 21

Crossover SUVs with the Most Horsepower

11 / 67

Best SUVs with 3 Rows

11 / 39

Best Gas Mileage Midsize SUVs

11 / 32

Best Crossover SUVs

12 / 67

Best SUVs with 3 Rows for Towing

12 / 39

Best Midsize SUVs

12 / 32

Midsize SUVs with the Most Horsepower

13 / 32

Crossover SUVs with the Most Cargo Space

14 / 67

Best Gas Mileage SUVs with 3 Rows

14 / 39

Most Reliable SUVs with 3 Rows

14 / 39

Midsize SUVs with the Most Cargo Space

14 / 32

SUVs with 3 Rows with the Most Horsepower

21 / 39

Best Crossover SUVs for the Money

22 / 30

SUVs with 3 Rows with the Most Cargo Space

24 / 39

Best Off-road Midsize SUVs

25 / 32

Midsize SUVs with the Most Legroom

30 / 32

Midsize SUVs with Best Resale Value

31 / 32

SUVs with 3 Rows with Best Resale Value

32 / 39

Best Off-road SUVs with 3 Rows

34 / 39

SUVs with 3 Rows with the Most Legroom

35 / 39

Most Affordable Crossover SUVs

40 / 59

Best Gas Mileage Crossover SUVs

45 / 67

Best Off-road Crossover SUVs

49 / 67

Crossover SUVs with the Most Legroom

56 / 67

Crossover SUVs with Best Resale Value

66 / 67

INFINITI QX56 Rankings

Available Body Styles

SUV

Available Body Styles

SUV

Available Drivetrain Options

Gasoline

Available Drivetrain Options

Gasoline

Nissan Pathfinder Trim Levels

Platinum, S, SL, SV

INFINITI QX56 Trim Levels

Base

Warranty Information

Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:

3 years / 36000 miles

Warranty, Powertrain:

5 years / 60000 miles

Warranty, Roadside Assistance:

3 years / 36000 miles

Warranty Information

Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:

4 years / 60000 miles

Warranty, Powertrain:

6 years / 70000 miles

Warranty, Roadside Assistance:

4 years / 60000 miles

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

Safety Ratings

NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):

Not yet available

2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:

Not yet available

2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:

Not yet available

2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:

Not yet available

2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:

Not yet available

IIHS Safety Rating:

Not yet available

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

Base Drivetrain Specs

Horsepower:

400 hp @ 5800 rpm

Torque:

413 foot-lbs @ 4000 rpm

Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):

0.071 hp per pound

Towing capacity:

8500 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 / 4X4

EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):


20 / 26 / 22

Range (city/hwy):

390 / 507 miles

Recommended Fuel Type:

Gasoline

Engine Specifications

Engine Size:

5.6 liters

Engine Configuration:

V

Number of Cylinders:

8

Transmission:

Automatic

Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:

4X2 / 4X4

EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):


14 / 20 / 16

Range (city/hwy):

364 / 520 miles

Recommended Fuel Type:

Gasoline

Standard/Optional Features

Alloy wheels:

Standard

Bench Seats:

Standard

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Keyless Ignition:

Standard

Power outlet:

Standard

Bluetooth:

Available

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

Available

Heated Seats

Available

Heated Steering Wheel:

Available

Leather Upholstery:

Available

Navigation System:

Available

Parking Sensors:

Available

Power Lift Gate:

Available

Roof Rack:

Available

Satellite radio:

Available

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Available

Trailer Hitch:

Available

Voice Recognition:

Available

Adaptive Cruise Control:

N/A

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

Roadside assistance:

N/A

Wifi:

N/A

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

N/A

Standard/Optional Features

Alloy wheels:

Standard

Bench Seats:

Standard

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Keyless Ignition:

Standard

Power outlet:

Standard

Bluetooth:

Standard

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

Available

Heated Seats

Standard

Heated Steering Wheel:

Standard

Leather Upholstery:

Standard

Navigation System:

Standard

Parking Sensors:

Standard

Power Lift Gate:

Standard

Roof Rack:

Available

Satellite radio:

Standard

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Standard

Trailer Hitch:

Standard

Voice Recognition:

Standard

Adaptive Cruise Control:

Available

Air Suspension:

Standard

Android Auto:

N/A

Apple CarPlay:

N/A

Automatic Parking:

N/A

Captain's seat:

Standard

Front Bench Seats:

N/A

Internet Radio:

N/A

Massage Seats:

N/A

Paddle Shifters:

N/A

Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof

N/A

Quad Seats:

Standard

Roadside assistance:

N/A

Wifi:

N/A

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

N/A

Safety Features

Backup camera:

Available

360-Degree Camera:

N/A

Blind Spot Monitoring:

N/A

Driver Attention Monitoring:

N/A

Forward Collision Warning:

N/A

Lane Departure Warning:

N/A

Lane Keeping Assist:

N/A

Pedestrian Detection:

N/A

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

N/A

Rear Seat Reminder:

N/A

Safety Features

Backup camera:

Standard

360-Degree Camera:

N/A

Blind Spot Monitoring:

N/A

Driver Attention Monitoring:

N/A

Forward Collision Warning:

N/A

Lane Departure Warning:

N/A

Lane Keeping Assist:

N/A

Pedestrian Detection:

N/A

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

N/A

Rear Seat Reminder:

N/A

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

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

39.9 inches

Front Leg Room:

39.6 inches

Front Shoulder Room:

63.8 inches

Rear Head Room:

40 inches

Rear Leg Room:

41 inches

Rear Shoulder Room:

63.5 inches

Cargo Space:

16.6 cubic feet

Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:

95.1 cubic feet

Overall Interior Volume:

167.9 cubic feet

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

Exterior Dimensions

Curb Weight:

5595 lbs

Width:

79.9 inches

Height:

75.8 inches

Length:

208.3 inches

Wheelbase:

121.1 inches

Ground Clearance:

9.2 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:

20.0 x 8.0 inches

Wheel Type:

aluminum alloy

Tire Size:

P275/60R20

Exterior Colors

Beige

Desert Sand

Black

Super Black

Blue

Arctic Blue Metallic

Brown

Mocha Stone

Gray

Dark Slate

Red

Cayenne Red

Silver

Brilliant Silver

White

Moonlight White

Exterior Colors

Beige

Not available

Black

Black Obsidian

Blue

Not available

Brown

Dark Currant

Gray

Platinum Graphite / Smoky Quartz

Red

Not available

Silver

Liquid Platinum

White

Moonlight White

Interior Colors

Beige

Almond

Gray

Charcoal

Black

Not available

Interior Colors

Beige

Wheat

Gray

Not available

Black

Graphite

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