2027 Nissan Pathfinder vs Nissan Rogue: We Compared the Data
By the CarWhere Vehicle Data Team · Updated November 8, 2026 · how we score
Our pick: the Pathfinder — it leads our weighted scorecard 3.5–3.5 across 7 categories, winning on more available power (295 hp vs 248 hp) and more towing capacity (6,000 lb vs 1,500 lb). Choose the Rogue if the lower sticker matters most ($29,690 vs $39,990 to start).
Scorecard: Pathfinder 3.5 pts · Rogue 3.5 pts across 7 scored categories.
The scorecard
| Category (weight) | 2027 Pathfinder | 2027 Rogue | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starting MSRP (2) | $39,990 | $29,690 | Rogue |
| NHTSA complaints per 1,000 sold (2) | 0.38 | 0.34 | Tie |
| 5-year value retained (1.5) | — | 48.9% | No data |
| Best EPA combined (1.5) | 23 mpg | 32 mpg | Rogue |
| Most horsepower available (1) | 295 hp | 248 hp | Pathfinder |
| Max towing (1) | 6,000 lb | 1,500 lb | Pathfinder |
| Cargo behind rear seats (1) | — | 31.6 cu ft | No data |
| Standard seats (1) | 8 | 5 | Pathfinder |
| Recalls, 2023–2025 model years (0.5) | 4 | 8 | Pathfinder |
| Weighted points | 3.5 | 3.5 | Pathfinder |
Which one we'd buy, and for whom
- Commuter. Commuters: the Rogue — 32 mpg vs 23 mpg (best EPA combined).
- Family. Families: the Pathfinder — 8 vs 5 (standard seats).
- Budget. Tight budgets: the Rogue — $29,690 vs $39,990 (starting MSRP). Used, the median asking price is $27,959 for the Pathfinder vs $20,445 for the Rogue.
- Towing. Towing: the Pathfinder — 6,000 lb vs 1,500 lb (max towing).
Price: sticker and what buyers paid
The Pathfinder starts at $39,990 and tops out at $49,890; the Rogue runs $29,690 to $43,490 (manufacturer MSRP, before destination). Used, the median asking price is $27,959 for the Pathfinder and $20,445 for the Rogue (all model years, US dealer listings).
Reliability: NHTSA complaints and recalls
- Pathfinder: 0.38 NHTSA owner complaints per 1,000 sold (2015–2022 sales years; 71th percentile among the SUVs we track).
- Rogue: 0.34 NHTSA owner complaints per 1,000 sold (2015–2022 sales years; 83th percentile among the SUVs we track).
- Recall campaigns touching the 2023–2025 model years: Pathfinder 4, Rogue 8.
Latest rated model years on our years-to-avoid pages: Pathfinder 2016 (solid) · Rogue 2016 (avoid).
Complaint rates are owner complaints filed with NHTSA divided by vehicles sold — a federal-data signal, not a survey score.
Specs side by side
| 2027 Pathfinder | 2027 Rogue | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting MSRP (base trim) | $39,990 | $29,690 |
| Top-trim MSRP | $49,890 | $43,490 |
| Horsepower | 284–295 hp | 201–248 hp |
| Max torque | 270 lb-ft | 332 lb-ft |
| EPA combined | 21–23 mpg | 29–32 mpg |
| Max towing | 6,000 lb | 1,500 lb |
| Seats (standard / max) | 8 / 8 | 5 / 7 |
| Cargo behind rear seats | — | 31.6 cu ft |
Automaker-published figures; EPA ratings from fueleconomy.gov. "—" = not published.
Resale: 5-year value retained
There's no 5-year retention figure for the Pathfinder yet. A 5-year-old (2021) Rogue lists for a median $18,571 — 48.9% of today's median new price of $37,951.
Shop both
- See new 2027 Nissan Pathfinders for sale →
- See 22,042 new 2027 Nissan Rogues for sale →Median listed price $33,838 · updated Nov 7, 2026
Negotiating either one?
CarWhere PRO ($12.99/mo) shows the 75th-percentile target price for your exact trim and zip, comparable nearby deals, and an AI quote analyzer. See PRO → · Checking a specific used one? The $9.99 Full VIN Report covers the federal record + original window sticker.
More on the Nissan Pathfinder
More on the Nissan Rogue
Related head-to-heads
FAQ
Is the Pathfinder better than the Rogue?
On our data, yes. Our pick: the Pathfinder — it leads our weighted scorecard 3.5–3.5 across 7 categories, winning on more available power (295 hp vs 248 hp) and more towing capacity (6,000 lb vs 1,500 lb). Choose the Rogue if the lower sticker matters most ($29,690 vs $39,990 to start).
Which is more reliable, the Pathfinder or the Rogue?
They're even: 0.38 vs 0.34 NHTSA complaints per 1,000 sold — inside our 15% tie band. NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns touching the 2023–2025 Pathfinder and 8 for the Rogue.
Which holds its value better, the Pathfinder or the Rogue?
We don't have a 5-year retention figure for both models.
Which is cheaper, the Pathfinder or the Rogue?
The Rogue starts lower: $29,690 vs $39,990 starting MSRP (before destination).
Which has better gas mileage, the Pathfinder or the Rogue?
The Rogue: up to 32 mpg combined vs 23 mpg for the Pathfinder (best EPA rating across each lineup).
How we score
Each category compares one published number per model and counts only when both models have it. The winner earns the category weight; results inside the tie band earn nothing. Our pick has more weighted points; level points fall back to more category wins, then the reliability winner, then the price winner.
- Starting MSRP: lower wins; tie within 3%.
- NHTSA complaints per 1,000 sold: lower wins; tie within 15%.
- 5-year value retained: higher wins; tie within 2 points.
- Best EPA combined: higher wins; tie within 1 mpg (3 MPGe).
- Most horsepower available: higher wins; tie within 5%.
- Max towing: higher wins; tie within 5%.
- Cargo behind rear seats: higher wins; tie within 5%.
- Standard seats: higher wins; tie same count.
- Median discount verified buyers got: higher wins; tie within 0.5 points.
- Recalls, 2023–2025 model years: lower wins; tie within 1.
Towing weighs 2 for pickups and 1 otherwise; seating is only scored between SUVs and minivans, using standard (never optional) seats. Sources: automaker spec pages and order guides; EPA ratings (fueleconomy.gov); NHTSA owner complaints and recall campaigns against published US sales; median used asking prices across active US dealer listings from licensed vehicle-data providers; verified buyer-submitted deal sheets for discounts.
Cite this page: CarWhere, "2027 Nissan Pathfinder vs Nissan Rogue: We Compared the Data," carwhere.com/compare-cars/nissan-pathfinder-vs-nissan-rogue, updated November 8, 2026.