Negotiating leverage
39
moderate leverage / 100
~58 days of national supply — moderate negotiating leverage.
Ridekick price intelligence
2018 Nissan Pathfinder Price: Fair Market Value & MSRP
A mileage-adjusted read of comparable active listings—not a quote for a specific VIN, trim, condition, or location.
Fair market price
$13,019
Inside the middle half of current listings.
Price intelligence
A map of today's market
Fair price is in the typical market range
$3,900$21,580
- Typical market range
- $10,490–$14,990
- Ridekick fair price
- $13,019
- Original MSRP range
- $32,730–$45,198
Middle 50% of active listings
Mileage-adjusted estimate
5 sourced trims when new
Buyer context
Market pulse
Signals to help you frame a conversation—not a promise about a particular vehicle or dealer.
National supply
58
days of supply
Balanced market
Supply and demand are roughly balanced for the 2018 Nissan Pathfinder.
Estimated dealer cost (invoice)
$30,112–$31,421
Estimated dealer invoice — about $32,730 MSRP minus a typical 4–8% manufacturer margin.
An estimate, not a sourced figure. Actual dealer invoice varies with manufacturer incentives, holdback, and regional pricing.
Fair price by trim
| Trim | Fair price | MSRP | Est. dealer cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| S | $11,566 | $32,730 | $30,112–$31,421 |
| SV | $12,731 | $33,480 | $30,802–$32,141 |
| SL | $13,340 | $39,190 | $36,055–$37,622 |
| Platinum | $14,835 | $44,260 | $40,719–$42,490 |
| sl-premium | — | $45,198 | $41,582–$43,390 |
Trim comparison
How each trim is priced
Estimated dealer cost Original MSRP Fair price
Trim
$8,875$28,382$47,889
Fair priceS
$11,566
S: fair price $11,566, original MSRP $32,730, estimated dealer cost $30,112 to $31,421.
SV
$12,731
SV: fair price $12,731, original MSRP $33,480, estimated dealer cost $30,802 to $32,141.
SL
$13,340
SL: fair price $13,340, original MSRP $39,190, estimated dealer cost $36,055 to $37,622.
Platinum
$14,835
Platinum: fair price $14,835, original MSRP $44,260, estimated dealer cost $40,719 to $42,490.
sl-premium
—
sl-premium: fair price not available, original MSRP $45,198, estimated dealer cost $41,582 to $43,390.
All marks use the same price scale. Dealer cost is an estimate; original MSRP and fair price are shown for context, not as a guarantee of a particular vehicle’s price.
Out-the-door price by state
Out-the-door for a 2018 Nissan Pathfinder runs about $13,024 in MT to $14,582 in NJ — fair price plus state tax, title, registration, and a typical dealer doc fee.
| State | Sales/use tax | Doc + title + reg | Out-the-door |
|---|---|---|---|
| CA | $922 | $110+ | $13,745 |
| TX | $795 | $332 | $13,840 |
| FL | $763 | $1,074+ | $14,550 |
| NY | $509 | $371 | $13,593 |
| PA | $763 | $587 | $14,063 |
| IL | $795 | $683 | $14,191 |
| OH | $731 | $444 | $13,888 |
| GA | $890 | $637 | $14,240 |
| NC | $381 | $793 | $13,887 |
| WA | $826 | $215+ | $13,754 |
| OR | $0 | $525 | $13,238 |
Estimates using each state's base tax rate. Local (city/county) taxes can add 1–3% in many areas, dealer doc fees vary, and some states base registration on vehicle value or weight (shown with a "+"). Trade-in tax credits are not included.
Out-the-door price by state: California, Texas, Florida, New York, Pennsylvania, Illinois, Ohio, Georgia, North Carolina, Washington, Oregon
Safety & recalls
3 open NHTSA recalls on record for the 2018 Nissan Pathfinder.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Nissan Murano, 2016-2018 Nissan Maxima, and 2017-2019 Nissan Pathfinder and Infiniti QX60 vehicles. These vehicles were previously recalled and unrepaired, or inspected and determined to not need a repair, under recall number 18V-601. In addition, this recall expands the previous population. The Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) actuator pumps may allow brake fluid to leak onto an internal circuit board.
Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ABS actuator, free of charge. Owners will receive a second notice when remedy parts become available, currently expected to be during summer 2020. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Note: If the ABS warning light remains illuminated for more than 10 seconds after engine start up, owners are advised to park the vehicle outdoors away from other vehicles or structures and to not drive the vehicle.
Campaign 19V807000 · 08/11/2019
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Nissan Murano, 2016-2017 Nissan Maxima, 2017-2018 Nissan Pathfinder, and 2017 Infiniti QX60 vehicles. The Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) actuator pumps may allow brake fluid to leak onto an internal circuit board.
Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the serial number on the ABS actuator, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began October 29, 2018. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Note: When brake fluid has leaked onto the circuit board, the ABS warning lamp will remain illuminated for more than 10 seconds after engine start up. If this occurs, owners are advised to park the vehicle outdoors away from other vehicles or structures and to not drive the vehicle.
Campaign 18V601000 · 07/09/2018
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Nissan Altima, Armada, Frontier, Kicks, Leaf, Maxima, Murano, NV, NV200, Pathfinder, Rogue, Rogue Sport, Sentra, Titan, Titan Diesel, Versa Note and Versa Sedan vehicles, as well as Infiniti Q50, Q60, QX30 and QX80 vehicles. Additionally included are 2019 Nissan GT-R and Taxi and Infiniti QX50, QX60, Q70, Q70L vehicles. The back-up camera and display settings can be adjusted such that the rear view image is no longer visible and the system will retain that setting the next time the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Remedy: Nissan will notify owners in phases, having dealers update the back-up camera settings software, free of charge. The recall began November 11, 2019 and all affected VINs should be activated. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669 or INFINITI customer service at 1-800-662-6200.
Campaign 19V654000 · 12/09/2019
Source: NHTSA. Contact your dealer to schedule a free recall repair.
Questions buyers ask
What is a fair price for a 2018 Nissan Pathfinder?
A fair, mileage-adjusted price is about $13,019, within a typical market range of $10,490 to $14,990.
Is the 2018 Nissan Pathfinder cheaper than MSRP?
Yes — its original MSRP was about $32,730, so a fair used price is roughly $19,711 below MSRP.
What is the out-the-door price of a 2018 Nissan Pathfinder?
Out-the-door (price plus state tax, title, registration, and a typical doc fee) runs about $13,024 in MT to $14,582 in NJ, depending on your state. Local taxes can add more.
Is now a good time to buy a 2018 Nissan Pathfinder?
There are about 58 days of national market supply for the 2018 Nissan Pathfinder — Supply and demand are roughly balanced for the 2018 Nissan Pathfinder.
How much can you negotiate on a 2018 Nissan Pathfinder?
Negotiating leverage rates 39/100 (moderate). ~58 days of national supply — moderate negotiating leverage.
What does the dealer pay for a 2018 Nissan Pathfinder?
The estimated dealer cost (invoice) is roughly $30,112–$31,421 — its $32,730 MSRP minus a typical 4–8% margin. An estimate; actual invoice varies.
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Prices are computed from live market listings, adjusted for mileage, and aggregated by trim · updated 8/2/2026. Estimates only; your price depends on condition, options, and location.