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Ford Escape vs. Nissan Pathfinder Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Escape vs. Nissan Pathfinder Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,625

Ford Escape Limited   
Difference: $10,470

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,585

Ford Escape Limited   
Difference: $10,060

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012
ModelEscapePathfinder
TrimLimitedLE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $26,370 $40,240
Base Invoice $24,587 $37,264
Trailering equipment (4 wire) 395  
Navigation system 1,995  
Limited Luxury Package 1,585  
Running boards 345  
Full-size spare tire 105  
Cargo net 65  
3.0L V6 1,195  
AWD 1,750  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995  
Value Package   2,100
Floor mats   200
5.6L V8   1,530
4WD w/low range   2,200
Trailering equipment (4 wire) 336  
Navigation system 1,696  
Limited Luxury Package 1,348  
Running boards 293  
Full-size spare tire 89  
Cargo net 34  
3.0L V6 1,088  
AWD 1,593  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,696  
Value Package   1,943
Floor mats   163
5.6L V8   1,415
4WD w/low range   2,035
Options (change) 9,430 6,030
Options (change) 8,173 5,556
Destination 825 825
Total Price $36,625 $47,095
Total Invoice $33,585 $43,645

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,845
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,627
Model Year20122012
ModelEscapePathfinder
TrimLimitedLE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine240hp V6310hp V8
TransmissionA6T5
DrivetrainAWD4WD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/23 MPG13/18 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 7?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16265/60-18
Total Price$36,625$47,095
Adjustments for Features0-2,625
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,625$44,470
Total Invoice$33,585$43,645
Adjustments for Features0-2,433
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,585$41,212

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year20122012
ModelEscapePathfinder
TrimLimitedLE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
AWD$1700 
4WD w/low range $2200
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Proximity key $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist$50 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Safety key$5 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Trailer sway control$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo mat $40
Class II trailer hitch$200 
Class IV trailer hitch $300
Storage compartment under second row seats $50
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Skid plate (one) $50
Tow hook(s), front $40
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player$0 
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted $1000
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Folding third row seats $600
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Total Value of Features$5,505$8,130
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,625
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,433

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See a complete comparison of Ford Escape vs. Nissan Pathfinder features.

Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year20122012
ModelEscapePathfinder
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.1 in112.2 in
Length174.7 in192.3 in
Width71.1 in72.8 in
Height67.7 in72.0 in
Curb Weight3,529 lb.5,020 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.5 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.6 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.3 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in58.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.1 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in34.2 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in36.7 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in57.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in44.0 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in28.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		29.2 ft316.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		29.249.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		66.3 ft379.2 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Ford Escape vs. Nissan Pathfinder specs.

Option Package Details
Ford Escape Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested69066%
Total Not Requested35034%
Limited Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested152572%
Total Not Requested60028%

Option Package Details
Nissan Pathfinder LE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
4WD w/low range
FeatureValueRequested?
4WD w/low range0Yes
Tow hook(s), front40No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested40100%
Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested1900100%
Total Not Requested00%

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