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Toyota Sequoia vs. Nissan Pathfinder

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Toyota Sequoia 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 Toyota Sequoia and the Nissan Pathfinder.

When we compare the Toyota Sequoia's and the Nissan Pathfinder's specifications and ratings, the Toyota Sequoia has the advantage in the areas of reliability, resale value, overall quality score and 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. Based on this comparison of the Toyota Sequoia's and the Nissan Pathfinder's specifications and ratings, the Toyota Sequoia is a better car than the Nissan Pathfinder.

Pricing: A used 2022 Toyota Sequoia ranges from $37,994 to $61,992 while a used 2022 Nissan Pathfinder is priced between $23,478 to $36,998.

Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Toyota Sequoia loses 39.2 percent of its value and the Nissan Pathfinder loses 55.8 percent of its value. This means the Toyota Sequoia retains 16.6 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Nissan Pathfinder.

Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Toyota Sequoia is 8.5 out of 10 while the Nissan Pathfinder's quality rating is 8.4 out of 10. This results in the Toyota Sequoia being ranked 2 out of 34 Best SUVs with 3 Rows and the Nissan Pathfinder being ranked 4 out of 34.

Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Toyota Sequoia is 8.4 out of 10. For the Nissan Pathfinder the reliability rating is 7.7 out of 10. This gives the Toyota Sequoia a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Nissan Pathfinder.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Toyota Sequoia’s base engine makes 381 horsepower, and the Nissan Pathfinder base engine makes 284 horsepower. The Sequoia is rated to deliver an average of 15 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 449 miles. The Pathfinder is rated to deliver an average of 23 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 481 miles. This gives the Nissan Pathfinder the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Toyota Sequoia. Both models use regular unleaded.

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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New Car Pricing

Asking Price:

-

Starting MSRP:

50500

Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Large SUVs)

56492

Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Large SUVs)

46250 - 87995

New Car Pricing

Asking Price:

-

Starting MSRP:

34640

Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Midsize SUVs)

34578

Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Midsize SUVs)

27400 - 40325

Used Car Pricing

Avg Used Car Price:

51113

Price Range:

37994 - 61992

Category Avg Price:
(Large SUVs)

49577

Category Avg Price Range:
(Large SUVs)

34663 - 56379

# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:

Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:

# Good or Great Deals:

Used Car Pricing

Avg Used Car Price:

30031

Price Range:

23478 - 36998

Category Avg Price:
(Midsize SUVs)

31821

Category Avg Price Range:
(Midsize SUVs)

25159 - 43117

# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:

970

Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:

52559

# Good or Great Deals:

365

Toyota Sequoia Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

8.5 / 10

Reliability:

8.4 / 10

Retained Value:

8.5 / 10

Safety:

Not available

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 Toyota Sequoia

Remaining Life Expectancy (years):

12.0

Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Large SUVs)

7.2

Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Large SUVs)

5.8 - 12.0

Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:

0.626

iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Nissan Pathfinder

Remaining Life Expectancy (years):

8.0

Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Midsize SUVs)

8.3

Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Midsize SUVs)

5.7 - 13.6

Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:

0.21



Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls

Expected Lifetime Recalls:

2.4566189390131625

Typical Category Recalls:
(Large SUVs)

3.6

Category Range for Recalls:
(Large SUVs)

1.0 - 9.6

Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls

Expected Lifetime Recalls:

5.202859119451804

Typical Category Recalls:
(Midsize SUVs)

7.4

Category Range for Recalls:
(Midsize SUVs)

1.0 - 25.6

Toyota Sequoia Rankings

Best Large SUVs Under $60k

1 / 5

Best SUVs with 3 Rows Under $60k

1 / 5

Most Reliable Large SUVs Under $60k

1 / 5

Most Reliable SUVs with 3 Rows Under $60k

1 / 5

Best Off-road SUVs with 3 Rows

2 / 34

Best SUVs with 3 Rows

2 / 34

Most Reliable SUVs with 3 Rows

2 / 34

Best Large SUVs

2 / 12

Best Off-road Large SUVs

2 / 12

Large SUVs with Best Resale Value

2 / 12

Most Reliable Large SUVs

2 / 12

SUVs with 3 Rows with Best Resale Value

3 / 34

Large SUVs with the Most Cargo Space

6 / 12

SUVs with 3 Rows with the Most Cargo Space

7 / 34

Large SUVs with the Most Legroom

10 / 12

Best Large SUVs for Tall People

12 / 12

Best Large SUVs for Towing

12 / 12

Large SUVs with the Most Horsepower

12 / 12

Most Comfortable Large SUVs

12 / 12

Best SUVs with 3 Rows for Towing

14 / 34

SUVs with 3 Rows with the Most Horsepower

15 / 34

SUVs with 3 Rows with the Most Legroom

17 / 34

Best SUVs with 3 Rows for Tall People

33 / 34

Most Comfortable SUVs with 3 Rows

33 / 34

Nissan Pathfinder Rankings

Best Family Crossover SUVs

1 / 67

Safest Crossover SUVs

1 / 67

Best Family SUVs with 3 Rows

1 / 34

Safest SUVs with 3 Rows

1 / 34

Best Family Midsize SUVs

1 / 32

Safest Midsize SUVs

1 / 32

Best Crossover SUVs Under $40k

2 / 17

Best Midsize SUVs Under $40k

2 / 16

Best SUVs with 3 Rows Under $40k

2 / 10

Most Comfortable Crossover SUVs

3 / 67

Most Comfortable Midsize SUVs

3 / 32

Most Reliable SUVs with 3 Rows Under $40k

3 / 10

Best Crossover SUVs for Tall People

4 / 67

Best SUVs with 3 Rows

4 / 34

Best SUVs with 3 Rows for Tall People

4 / 34

Best Midsize SUVs

4 / 32

Most Reliable Midsize SUVs Under $40k

4 / 16

Best Crossover SUVs for Towing

5 / 67

Most Reliable Crossover SUVs Under $40k

5 / 17

Best Midsize SUVs for Towing

6 / 32

Best SUVs with 3 Rows for the Money

6 / 30

Best Crossover SUVs

7 / 67

Most Comfortable SUVs with 3 Rows

7 / 34

Best Midsize SUVs for Tall People

7 / 32

Most Affordable SUVs with 3 Rows

7 / 30

Most Affordable Midsize SUVs

7 / 28

Most Reliable SUVs with 3 Rows

8 / 34

Most Reliable Midsize SUVs

8 / 32

Best Midsize SUVs for the Money

8 / 28

Best Gas Mileage Midsize SUVs

9 / 32

Best Gas Mileage SUVs with 3 Rows

10 / 34

Crossover SUVs with the Most Horsepower

11 / 67

Crossover SUVs with the Most Cargo Space

13 / 67

Most Reliable Crossover SUVs

13 / 67

Midsize SUVs with the Most Horsepower

14 / 32

Best SUVs with 3 Rows for Towing

16 / 34

Midsize SUVs with the Most Cargo Space

16 / 32

SUVs with 3 Rows with the Most Horsepower

20 / 34

Best Crossover SUVs for the Money

25 / 56

SUVs with 3 Rows with the Most Cargo Space

26 / 34

Best Off-road Midsize SUVs

27 / 32

SUVs with 3 Rows with Best Resale Value

29 / 34

Best Off-road SUVs with 3 Rows

30 / 34

Midsize SUVs with the Most Legroom

30 / 32

Midsize SUVs with Best Resale Value

31 / 32

SUVs with 3 Rows with the Most Legroom

32 / 34

Most Affordable Crossover SUVs

37 / 56

Best Gas Mileage Crossover SUVs

41 / 67

Best Off-road Crossover SUVs

47 / 67

Crossover SUVs with the Most Legroom

56 / 67

Crossover SUVs with Best Resale Value

66 / 67

Available Body Styles

SUV

Available Body Styles

SUV

Available Drivetrain Options

Gasoline

Available Drivetrain Options

Gasoline

Toyota Sequoia Trim Levels

Limited, Nightshade, Platinum, SR5, TRD Pro, TRD Sport

Nissan Pathfinder Trim Levels

Platinum, S, SL, SV

Warranty Information

Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:

3 years / 36000 miles

Warranty, Powertrain:

5 years / 60000 miles

Warranty, Roadside Assistance:

2 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):

Not yet available

2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:

4 out of 5 Stars

2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:

Not yet available

2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:

Not yet available

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:

Not yet available

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:

Not yet available

IIHS Safety Rating:

Not yet available

Base Drivetrain Specs

Horsepower:

381 hp @ 5600 rpm

Torque:

401 foot-lbs @ 3600 rpm

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

0.066 hp per pound

Towing capacity:

7400 lbs

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:

3500 lbs

Engine Specifications

Engine Size:

5.7 liters

Engine Configuration:

V

Number of Cylinders:

8

Transmission:

Automatic

Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:

4X2 / 4X4

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


13 / 17 / 15

Range (city/hwy):

343 / 449 miles

Recommended Fuel Type:

Regular Unleaded

Engine Specifications

Engine Size:

3.5 liters

Engine Configuration:

V

Number of Cylinders:

6

Transmission:

Automatic

Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:

FWD / AWD

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


21 / 26 / 23

Range (city/hwy):

389 / 481 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

Keyless Ignition:

Standard

Parking Sensors:

Standard

Power outlet:

Standard

Roadside assistance:

Standard

Roof Rack:

Standard

Satellite radio:

Standard

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Standard

Trailer Hitch:

Standard

Voice Recognition:

Standard

Wifi:

Standard

Air Suspension:

Available

Captain's seat:

Available

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

Available

Heated Seats

Available

Leather Upholstery:

Available

Navigation System:

Available

Power Lift Gate:

Available

Quad Seats:

Available

Automatic Parking:

N/A

Front Bench Seats:

N/A

Heated Steering Wheel:

N/A

Internet Radio:

N/A

Massage Seats:

N/A

Paddle Shifters:

N/A

Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof

N/A

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

N/A

Standard/Optional Features

Adaptive Cruise Control:

Available

Alloy wheels:

Standard

Android Auto:

Standard

Apple CarPlay:

Standard

Bench Seats:

Standard

Bluetooth:

Standard

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Keyless Ignition:

Standard

Parking Sensors:

Standard

Power outlet:

Standard

Roadside assistance:

Available

Roof Rack:

Available

Satellite radio:

Standard

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Available

Trailer Hitch:

Standard

Voice Recognition:

Standard

Wifi:

N/A

Air Suspension:

N/A

Captain's seat:

Available

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

Available

Heated Seats

Available

Leather Upholstery:

Available

Navigation System:

Available

Power Lift Gate:

Available

Quad Seats:

Available

Automatic Parking:

N/A

Front Bench Seats:

N/A

Heated Steering Wheel:

Available

Internet Radio:

N/A

Massage Seats:

N/A

Paddle Shifters:

Standard

Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof

N/A

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

Available

Safety Features

Backup camera:

Standard

Blind Spot Monitoring:

Standard

Forward Collision Warning:

Standard

Lane Departure Warning:

Standard

Pedestrian Detection:

Standard

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

Standard

360-Degree Camera:

N/A

Driver Attention Monitoring:

N/A

Lane Keeping Assist:

N/A

Rear Seat Reminder:

N/A

Safety Features

Backup camera:

Standard

Blind Spot Monitoring:

Standard

Forward Collision Warning:

Standard

Lane Departure Warning:

Standard

Pedestrian Detection:

Standard

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

Standard

360-Degree Camera:

Available

Driver Attention Monitoring:

Standard

Lane Keeping Assist:

Available

Rear Seat Reminder:

Standard

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

34.8 inches

Front Leg Room:

42.5 inches

Front Shoulder Room:

66.4 inches

Rear Head Room:

34.9 inches

Rear Leg Room:

40.9 inches

Rear Shoulder Room:

65.6 inches

Cargo Space:

18.9 cubic feet

Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:

120.1 cubic feet

Overall Interior Volume:

Not yet available

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

42.3 inches

Front Leg Room:

44.3 inches

Front Shoulder Room:

60.8 inches

Rear Head Room:

39.6 inches

Rear Leg Room:

35.5 inches

Rear Shoulder Room:

59.6 inches

Cargo Space:

16.6 cubic feet

Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:

80.5 cubic feet

Overall Interior Volume:

164.6 cubic feet

Exterior Dimensions

Curb Weight:

5730 lbs

Width:

79.9 inches

Height:

77 inches

Length:

205.1 inches

Wheelbase:

122 inches

Ground Clearance:

9.9 inches

Exterior Dimensions

Curb Weight:

4317 lbs

Width:

77.9 inches

Height:

69.7 inches

Length:

197.7 inches

Wheelbase:

114.2 inches

Ground Clearance:

7.1 inches

Standard Wheel/Tire Information

Wheel Size:

18.0 x 8.0 inches

Wheel Type:

aluminum alloy

Tire Size:

P275/65R18

Standard Wheel/Tire Information

Wheel Size:

18.0 x 7.5 inches

Wheel Type:

aluminum alloy

Tire Size:

255/60R18

Exterior Colors

Black

Midnight Black Metallic

Blue

Shoreline Blue Pearl

Gray

Magnetic Gray Metallic

Silver

Celestial Silver Metallic

White

Wind Chill Pearl

Exterior Colors

Black

Super Black

Blue

Deep Ocean Blue Pearl

Gray

Gun Metallic

Silver

Brilliant Silver Metallic

White

Glacier White

Interior Colors

Beige

Sand Beige

Gray

Graphite

Black

Not available

Interior Colors

Beige

Not available

Gray

Not available

Black

Charcoal

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