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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: $5,565

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062019
ModelExplorerExplorerPathfinder
TrimEddie BauerLimitedPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $30,200 $32,515 $42,870
Rear HVAC unit 650 650  
Third-row seat 845 845  
Luxury Package 1,700    
Side curtain airbags 560 560  
Ultimate Convenience Group 350 350  
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg. 150 150  
4.6L V8 1,200 1,200  
Obstacle detection, rear 255 255  
Roof rack crossbars 60 60 355
Navigation system 1,995 1,995  
Sunroof 850 850  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,295 1,295  
4WD w/low range 2,225 2,225  
Floor mats     235
Running boards     650
4WD     1,690
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens     1,700
Rear HVAC unit 553 553  
Third-row seat 718 718  
Luxury Package 1,445    
Side curtain airbags 476 476  
Ultimate Convenience Group 298 298  
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg. 128 128  
4.6L V8 1,068 1,068  
Obstacle detection, rear 217 217  
Roof rack crossbars 51 51 286
Navigation system 1,696 1,696  
Sunroof 723 723  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,101 1,101  
4WD w/low range 1,980 1,980  
Floor mats     187
Running boards     509
4WD     1,569
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens     1,505
Options (change) 12,135 10,435 4,630
Options (change) 10,454 9,009 4,056
Destination 645 645 1,045
Total Price $42,980 $43,595 $48,545

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Pathfinder Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $200
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $34,122
Model Year200620062019
ModelExplorerExplorerPathfinder
TrimEddie BauerLimitedPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8292hp V8284hp V6
TransmissionA6A6CVT
Drivetrain4WD w/4L4WD w/4L4WD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/20 MPG14/20 MPG19/26 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$48,545
Adjustments for Features00-5,765
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,980$43,595$42,780
Cost Above Minimum$0$615$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year200620062019
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
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Cruise control$150$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $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
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Blind spot warning system  $200
Brake assist  $50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Forward collision warning  $200
Hill descent control  $250
Moving object detection, front  $25
Moving object detection, rear  $25
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
Tow hook(s), front  $40
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens  $1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000$1000 
HD radio  $50
Satellite radio  $200
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $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$6,250$6,250$12,015
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$5,765
Value of Feature Adjustments00-606

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year20062019
ModelExplorerPathfinder
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.7 in114.2 in
Length193.4 in198.5 in
Width73.7 in77.2 in
Height72.8 in69.6 in
Curb Weight4,706 lb.4,432 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%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25Yes
Total Requested75100%
Total Not Requested00%

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%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25Yes
Total Requested75100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Nissan Pathfinder Platinum

4WD
FeatureValueRequested?
4WD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%

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