2015 Nissan Pathfinder vs Honda Pilot in Cape Coral, FL

If you've got seven passengers, we've got a 2015 Nissan Pathfinder waiting for you at Nissan of Ft. Myers in Ft. Myers, FL. This reliable, chiseled family hauler can get your brood where they need to go in style. With its luxurious cabin and stellar reputation, the luscious Pathfinder is the sport-ute that everyone's talking about. Come into our dealership and let our courteous sales staff take you for a test drive in this iconic beauty. One ride in the 2015 Nissan Pathfinder, and you'll ask "where do I sign?"

Let's dive into a comparison of the 2015 Nissan Pathfinder against the Honda Pilot.

ENGINE/FUEL ECONOMY

You need a potent powertrain to propel a 7-passenger SUV, and you'll get it with the 2015 Nissan Pathfinder. Under the hood, you'll see a 3.5L V6 engine pumping out 260 horses and married to a 6-speed FWD or available AWD CVT automatic transmission. By contrast, the Honda Pilot offers a 3.5L 4 cylinder with 250 hp and a 5-speed automatic, and 4WD is optional. While both are almost evenly matched, you'll still get more power in the 2015 Nissan Pathfinder, and your fuel economy will be leaps and bounds better, with Pathfinder garnering 20 city/27 mpg while the Pilot sets you back at 18/25 mpg.

PRICE AND VALUE

When you've got kids -- and you probably do if you're in a 7-passenger SUV -- you've got bills to pay, so you don't want to overspend if you don't have to. When you choose the 2015 Nissan Pathfinder, you'll save money before you enter the Nissan of Ft. Myers lot with its MSRP of $29,510 vs. the Pilot's $29,870. That extra $360 in your wallet can easily pay for an entire session of karate or dance lessons. Plus, you get standard features such as stylish 18-inch alloys vs. the Pilot's 17-steel wheels.

INTERIOR SPACE/TOWING CAPACITY

Everyone in the front seat will enjoy stretching out in the 2015 Nissan Pathfinder. Front headroom is a spacious 42.2 inches and legroom is at 42.3 inches in the Pathfinder while the Pilot squeezes you in with only 40 inches of headroom and 41.4 inches of legroom. Plus, there's a good chance you'll be towing a boat to take out on the Atlantic in your family SUV, and you can do it with ease with the 2015 Pathfinder which reaches a maximum towing capacity of 5000 pounds when properly equipped, while the Pilot maxes out at 4500 pounds.