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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: $40,015

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $4,900

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,052

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $4,329

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720072008
ModelExplorerExplorerPathfinder
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,370 $31,115 $36,080
Base Invoice $26,790 $29,361 $33,418
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg. 225 225  
Third-row seat 845 375  
Ultimate Convenience Group 350 350  
Luxury Package 1,450    
4.6L V8 1,295 1,295  
Roof rack crossbars 115 115  
Satellite radio 195 195  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,295 1,295 1,600
Sunroof 850 850  
Navigation system 1,995 1,995 2,400
4WD w/low range 2,295 2,295 2,200
Floor mats     155
5.6L V8     1,700
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg. 192 192  
Third-row seat 718 319  
Ultimate Convenience Group 298 298  
Luxury Package 1,232    
4.6L V8 1,192 1,192  
Roof rack crossbars 97 97  
Satellite radio 166 166  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,101 1,101 1,388
Sunroof 723 723  
Navigation system 1,696 1,696 2,082
4WD w/low range 2,112 2,112 2,034
Floor mats     106
5.6L V8     1,573
Options (change) 10,910 8,990 8,055
Options (change) 9,527 7,896 7,183
Destination 735 735 780
Total Price $40,015 $40,840 $44,915
Total Invoice $37,052 $37,992 $41,381

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,945
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,449
Model Year200720072008
ModelExplorerExplorerPathfinder
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8292hp V8310hp V8
TransmissionA6A6T5
Drivetrain4WD w/4L4WD w/4L4WD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/20 MPG14/20 MPG12/18 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)290, 7290, 7?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17235/65-18265/60-18
Total Price$40,015$40,840$44,915
Adjustments for Features0-250-955
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,015$40,590$43,960
Cost Above Minimum$0$575$0
Total Invoice$37,052$37,992$41,381
Adjustments for Features0-233-880
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,052$37,759$40,501
Cost Above Minimum$0$707$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year200720072008
ModelExplorerExplorerPathfinder
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
4WD w/low range$2200$2200$2200
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Proximity key  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Rearview camera  $200
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40
Class III trailer hitch$250$250 
Class IV trailer hitch  $300
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Storage compartment under second row seats  $50
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Skid plate (one)  $50
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
Media drive  $15
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Polished alloy wheels $350 
White-letter tires$0$0 
Total Value of Features$5,050$5,300$6,005
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$250$955
Value of Feature Adjustments0-233-880

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year20072008
ModelExplorerPathfinder
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.7 in112.2 in
Length193.4 in192.3 in
Width73.7 in72.8 in
Height72.8 in72.0 in
Curb Weight4,706 lb.5,020 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in58.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in34.2 in
Row 3 Headroom37.4 in36.7 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.1 in57.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room45.3 in44.0 in
Row 3 Legroom34.9 in28.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.6 ft316.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft349.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft379.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25Yes
Total Requested75100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 bench150Yes
Total Requested975100%
Total Not Requested00%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25Yes
Total Requested75100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 bench150Yes
Total Requested975100%
Total Not Requested00%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Nissan Pathfinder LE

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
SD Card slot25No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Proximity key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%
5.6L V8
DOHC-4v
310 hp@5200
388 lb-ft@3400
FeatureValueRequested?
5.6L V8
DOHC-4v
310 hp@5200
388 lb-ft@3400
1000Yes
265/60R18 tires400No
Total Requested100071%
Total Not Requested40029%

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