Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. It costs approximately the same to get the Nissan Xterra to the dealership as the Nissan Pathfinder.
Regarding gas mileage, the Xterra and the Nissan Pathfinder don't differ much.
The Nissan Pathfinder doesn't pale in comparison to the Nissan Xterra in terms of fuel economy.
When it comes to MSRP, the Nissan Pathfinder costs substantially more than the Xterra.
Utility
The Nissan Pathfinder is a better choice than the Nissan Xterra with respect to transporting cargo, especially if you frequently need to carry a lot of stuff or large beasts.
The Pathfinder will very likely prove more convenient than the Nissan Xterra for those of you with frequent child-cargo.
The Pathfinder outpulls the Nissan Xterra by a massive margin.
Convenience
The Nissan Pathfinder's fuel tank will need to be replenished somewhat more often than the unit in the Xterra.
Comfort
While the front cabin in the Nissan Pathfinder offers a bit more head room than the Nissan Xterra, there frankly isn't much of a difference.
The Xterra is not particularly more spacious for your passengers than the Pathfinder.
Dimensions
The Nissan Pathfinder is markedly heavier than the Nissan Xterra.
The Nissan Xterra and the Nissan Pathfinder compete for the same parking spaces.
Handling
With their comparable turning radii, the Nissan Xterra and the Pathfinder definitely handle about the same into and out of tight spots.
Drivetrain
The Nissan Xterra has no lessons to learn in terms of torque from the Nissan Pathfinder.
Overview
The Nissan Xterra and the Nissan Pathfinder have the same basic warranty.