2026 Nissan Pathfinder · Trim vs trim
2026 Nissan Pathfinder Rock Creek vs Platinum: what's the difference?
The Platinum costs $4,700 more. Manufacturer checked October 17, 2026, excluding $1,575 , taxes and fees. It starts at $49,790 with the 3.5L , and the Rock Creek at $45,090 with the 295-hp V6. The Platinum adds a , a name-brand sound system, a , and a . It comes without , but you can add it with Intelligent for $2,000. It comes without an . In all, 10 parts differ, listed below. It gets 23 , 2 more than the Rock Creek's 21. It makes 284 , 11 less than the Rock Creek's 295.
Our Pathfinder data has all four current US 2026 , all seven trim/drive combinations, both bench and captain’s-chair variants, Platinum captain’s chairs and factory splash guards. It doesn't have paint/interior colors, port/dealer , exact option-adjusted weights, order-bank status and vehicle-specific towing approval yet, so something missing from this page may still be offered.
What changes, as they come
| What | Rock Creek | Platinum |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | Rock Creek295 hp | Platinum284 hp |
| Combined mpg | Rock Creek21 mpg | Platinum23 mpg |
| City mpg | Rock Creek20 mpg | Platinum21 mpg |
| Highway mpg | Rock Creek23 mpg | Platinum27 mpg |
| Tire diameter | Rock Creek30.5″ | Platinum30.0″ |
| Wheel size | Rock Creek18″ | Platinum20″ |
| Ground clearance | Rock Creek7.7″ | Platinum7.1″ |
| Approach angle | Rock Creek18.8° | Platinum15.6° |
| Breakover angle | Rock Creek19.3° | Platinum15.6° |
| Departure angle | Rock Creek22.8° | Platinum20.9° |
| What | Rock Creek | Platinum |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | Rock CreekRock Creek 3.5L V6, premium-fuel output | Platinum3.5L direct-injection V6 |
| Rear axle | Rock CreekIntelligent 4x4, controlled direct coupling and mechanical driveshaft | PlatinumUnpowered rear axle, front-wheel drive |
| Suspension | Rock CreekRock Creek off-road-tuned suspension | PlatinumIndependent strut front / multi-link rear, Dual Flow Path shocks |
| Wheels | Rock Creek18-inch Black beadlock-style aluminum-alloy wheels | Platinum20-inch Machine-finished aluminum-alloy wheels |
| Tires | Rock Creek265/60R18 all-terrain tires | Platinum255/50R20 all-season tires |
| Top | Rock CreekRock Creek heavy-duty tubular roof rack | PlatinumSteel roof with black roof rails |
| Seats | Rock CreekRock Creek leatherette with unique centers seating | PlatinumSemi-aniline leather with quilted inserts seating |
| Roof glass | Rock CreekNone | PlatinumPanoramic moonroof |
| Gauge cluster | Rock Creek7-inch driver display | Platinum12.3-inch driver display |
| Audio | Rock Creek6-speaker audio | PlatinumBose premium audio, 13 speakers |
| What | Rock Creek | Platinum |
|---|---|---|
| Heated steering wheel | Rock CreekNot included | PlatinumYes |
| Qi2 wireless phone charger | Rock CreekNot included | PlatinumYes |
| Ventilated front seats | Rock CreekNot included | PlatinumYes |
| Heated outboard second-row seats | Rock CreekNot included | PlatinumYes |
| Head-up display | Rock CreekNot included | PlatinumYes |
| Motion Activated Liftgate | Rock CreekNot included | PlatinumYes |
| Second-row manual sunshades | Rock CreekNot included | PlatinumYes |
The same on both: cargo behind the third row (16.6 cu ft).
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- Rock Creek vs Platinum
- Intelligent 4x4
- A hybrid powertrain
- Eight seats
- Second-row captain’s chairs
- A panoramic moonroof
- Bose 13-speaker audio
- HD Enhanced Intelligent Around View Monitor
- Ventilated front seats
- A head-up display
- A heated steering wheel
- The equipment for up to 6,000-lb towing
- All-terrain tires
- A low-range gearbox
Build your own
Switch to the Rock Creek in the trim list to see what goes away, or add packages to either and watch the drawing change.
The Platinum, as it comes
↑ The answerPlatinum
$49,790
Platinum
$49,790
- MPG
- mpg
- ·
- Power
- hp
- ·
- Cargo
- ft³
- ·
- Clearance
- ″
- ·
- Combined mpg
- mpg
- 21 city · 27 hwy
- Horsepower
- hp
- 3.5L V6 · regular fuel
- Cargo space
- ft³
- Behind occupied third row
- Ground clearance
- ″
- Published minimum
- Curb weight
- lb
- Published trim / drive / seats; option weight varies
- No Intelligent 4x4
- Has Panoramic roof
- Has Bose audio
- Has Ventilated seats
- Has Head-up display
- Has Surround camera
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Packages & options
Powertrain
Comfort & tech
Exterior
What your options change
This is a stock Platinum. Pick a package and every part it swaps shows up here, and in orange on the SUV.
- No Intelligent 4x4
- Has Panoramic roof
- Has Bose audio
- Has Ventilated seats
- Has Head-up display
- Has Surround camera
- Drive
- Front-wheel drive (2WD)
- Powertrain
- 3.5L V6 · 9-speed automatic
- Torque
- 259 lb-ft at 4,800 rpm
- Fuel
- Regular unleaded
- City / hwy
- 21 / 27 mpg
- Seating
- 8 · second-row bench
- Cargo, second row
- 45.0 ft³
- Cargo, rows folded
- 80.5 ft³
- Third-row legroom
- 28.0″
- Tow rating
- 6,000 lb · properly equipped
- Towing equipment
- Hitch, harness and enhanced cooling
- Tires
- 255/50R20
- Touchscreen
- 12.3″ · wireless phone mirroring
- Driver display
- 12.3-inch driver display
- Audio
- Bose premium audio, 13 speakers
- Liftgate
- Power / motion activated
- Terrain settings
- Standard / Eco / Sport / Tow / Snow