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Ford Explorer vs. Nissan Pathfinder Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Explorer vs. Nissan Pathfinder Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $42,980

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $1,815

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,617

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $2,222

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062013
ModelExplorerExplorerPathfinder
TrimEddie BauerLimitedPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $30,200 $32,515 $39,550
Base Invoice $27,518 $29,578 $36,048
Rear HVAC unit 650 650  
Third-row seat 845 845  
Luxury Package 1,700    
Side curtain airbags 560 560  
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg. 150 150  
Ultimate Convenience Group 350 350  
4.6L V8 1,200 1,200  
Obstacle detection, rear 255 255  
Roof rack crossbars 60 60 300
Sunroof 850 850  
Navigation system 1,995 1,995  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,295 1,295  
4WD w/low range 2,225 2,225  
Premium Package     2,300
Floor mats     200
4WD     1,600
Rear HVAC unit 553 553  
Third-row seat 718 718  
Luxury Package 1,445    
Side curtain airbags 476 476  
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg. 128 128  
Ultimate Convenience Group 298 298  
4.6L V8 1,068 1,068  
Obstacle detection, rear 217 217  
Roof rack crossbars 51 51 246
Sunroof 723 723  
Navigation system 1,696 1,696  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,101 1,101  
4WD w/low range 1,980 1,980  
Premium Package     2,091
Floor mats     152
4WD     1,457
Options (change) 12,135 10,435 4,400
Options (change) 10,454 9,009 3,946
Destination 645 645 845
Total Price $42,980 $43,595 $44,795
Total Invoice $38,617 $39,232 $40,839

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Pathfinder Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,000
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $344
Model Year200620062013
ModelExplorerExplorerPathfinder
TrimEddie BauerLimitedPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8292hp V8260hp V6
TransmissionA6A6CVT
Drivetrain4WD w/4L4WD w/4L4WD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/20 MPG14/20 MPG19/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)290, 7290, 7?, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17245/65-17235/55-20
Total Price$42,980$43,595$44,795
Adjustments for Features00-2,815
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,980$43,595$41,980
Cost Above Minimum$0$615$0
Total Invoice$38,617$39,232$40,839
Adjustments for Features00-2,566
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,617$39,232$38,273
Cost Above Minimum$0$615$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year200620062013
ModelExplorerExplorerPathfinder
TrimEddie BauerLimitedPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000 
CVT  $1000
4WD w/low range$2200$2200 
4WD  $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Heated steering wheel  $100
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power liftgate  $350
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Proximity key  $250
Remote start  $150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras  $500
Brake assist  $50
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential  $150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Glass roof panel(s)  $300
Rear spoiler  $200
Running boards$350$350 
Tow hook(s), front  $40
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
DVD-compatible player  $0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens  $1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000$1000 
Satellite radio  $200
Traffic + travel information  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Heated second row seats  $200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, third row seats  $125
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires$0$0 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Polished alloy wheels $350 
White-letter tires$0$0 
Total Value of Features$6,450$6,450$9,265
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$2,815
Value of Feature Adjustments00-2,566

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year20062013
ModelExplorerPathfinder
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.7 in114.2 in
Length193.4 in197.2 in
Width73.7 in77.2 in
Height72.8 in69.6 in
Curb Weight4,706 lb.4,290 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.19.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in42.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in60.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in56.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in60.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in56.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in41.7 in
Row 3 Headroom37.4 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.1 in57.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room45.3 in42.0 in
Row 3 Legroom34.9 in30.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.6 ft316.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft347.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft379.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Folding third row seats600Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested82585%
Total Not Requested15015%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested97557%
Total Not Requested75043%
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25Yes
Total Requested75100%
Total Not Requested00%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Folding third row seats600Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested82585%
Total Not Requested15015%
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25Yes
Total Requested75100%
Total Not Requested00%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

Option Package Details
Nissan Pathfinder Platinum

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Glass roof panel(s)300No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens1200No
Total Requested90037%
Total Not Requested152563%

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