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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: $36,545

Ford Escape Limited   
Difference: $8,560

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,539

Ford Escape Limited   
Difference: $8,240

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220162016
ModelEscapePathfinderPathfinder
TrimLimitedSLPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $26,370 $36,410 $41,610
Base Invoice $24,587 $33,837 $38,663
Limited Luxury Package 1,585    
Navigation system 1,995    
Trailering equipment (4 wire) 395    
Cargo tray 90    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995 1,700 1,700
Remote start 345    
3.0L V6 1,195    
AWD 1,750    
Cargo Package   305 305
Premium Package   3,330  
Rear bumper protector   205 205
Floor mats   210 210
Roof rack crossbars   355 355
4WD   1,690 1,690
Limited Luxury Package 1,348    
Navigation system 1,696    
Trailering equipment (4 wire) 336    
Cargo tray 77    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,696 1,531 1,492
Remote start 293    
3.0L V6 1,088    
AWD 1,593    
Cargo Package   257 257
Premium Package   3,087  
Rear bumper protector   153 153
Floor mats   159 159
Roof rack crossbars   286 286
4WD   1,569 1,569
Options (change) 9,350 7,795 4,465
Options (change) 8,127 7,042 3,916
Destination 825 900 900
Total Price $36,545 $45,105 $46,975
Total Invoice $33,539 $41,779 $43,479

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,265
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,335
Model Year201220162016
ModelEscapePathfinderPathfinder
TrimLimitedSLPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine240hp V6260hp V6260hp V6
TransmissionA6CVTCVT
DrivetrainAWD4WD4WD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/23 MPG19/26 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 7?, 13?, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16235/65-18235/55-20
Total Price$36,545$45,105$46,975
Adjustments for Features0-5,295-5,695
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,545$39,810$41,280
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,470
Total Invoice$33,539$41,779$43,479
Adjustments for Features0-4,905-5,271
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,539$36,874$38,208
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,334

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year201220162016
ModelEscapePathfinderPathfinder
TrimLimitedSLPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000  
CVT $1000$1000
AWD$1700  
4WD $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Keyless entry keypad$50  
Power liftgate $350$350
Proximity key $250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150
911 assist$25  
Around view cameras $500$500
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Hill descent control $250$250
Rearview camera$200  
Safety key$5  
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Trailer sway control$25  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch$200  
Class III trailer hitch $250$250
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125  
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$150
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0$0
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential $150$150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Glass roof panel(s) $300$300
Rear spoiler $200$200
Tow hook(s), front $40$40
Infotainment 
Media drive$15  
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Spotter mirror(s)$50  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Folding third row seats $600$600
Heated second row seats $200$200
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Manual recliner, third row seats $125$125
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Total Value of Features$4,595$9,890$10,290
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,295$5,695
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,905-5,271

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year20122016
ModelEscapePathfinder
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.1 in114.2 in
Length174.7 in197.2 in
Width71.1 in77.2 in
Height67.7 in69.6 in
Curb Weight3,529 lb.4,290 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.5 gal.19.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in42.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.6 in60.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.3 in56.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in60.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.1 in56.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in41.7 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in57.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in42.0 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in30.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
29.2 ft316.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
29.247.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.3 ft379.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Escape Limited

Limited Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested177584%
Total Not Requested35016%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested67565%
Total Not Requested36535%

Option Package Details
Nissan Pathfinder SL

4WD
FeatureValueRequested?
4WD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%
Cargo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
First-aid kit15No
Cargo tray40Yes
Total Requested11588%
Total Not Requested1512%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Glass roof panel(s)300No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Around view cameras300No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Bose, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested165055%
Total Not Requested135045%

Option Package Details
Nissan Pathfinder Platinum

4WD
FeatureValueRequested?
4WD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%
Cargo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
First-aid kit15No
Cargo tray40Yes
Total Requested11588%
Total Not Requested1512%

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