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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: $40,575

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $6,520

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,239

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $6,406

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082012
ModelExplorerExplorerPathfinder
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,245 $32,395 $40,240
Base Invoice $27,273 $30,178 $37,264
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg. 275 275  
Navigation system 1,995 1,995  
Luxury Package 1,290    
Audiophile Package 510    
Third-row seat 875 375  
Sun and Sirius Package 560 560  
4.6L V8 1,310 1,310  
Roof rack crossbars 115 115  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,295 1,295  
4WD w/low range 2,320 2,325 2,200
Value Package     2,100
Floor mats     200
5.6L V8     1,530
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg. 234 234  
Navigation system 1,696 1,696  
Luxury Package 1,097    
Audiophile Package 433    
Third-row seat 744 319  
Sun and Sirius Package 476 476  
4.6L V8 1,192 1,192  
Roof rack crossbars 97 97  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,101 1,101  
4WD w/low range 2,111 2,117 2,035
Value Package     1,943
Floor mats     163
5.6L V8     1,415
Options (change) 10,545 8,250 6,030
Options (change) 9,181 7,232 5,556
Destination 785 785 825
Total Price $40,575 $41,430 $47,095
Total Invoice $37,239 $38,195 $43,645

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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: $5,410
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,377
Model Year200820082012
ModelExplorerExplorerPathfinder
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8292hp V8310hp V8
TransmissionA6A6T5
Drivetrain4WD w/4L4WD w/4L4WD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG13/19 MPG13/18 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7190, 7?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17235/65-18265/60-18
Total Price$40,575$41,430$47,095
Adjustments for Features0-500-1,110
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,575$40,930$45,985
Cost Above Minimum$0$355$0
Total Invoice$37,239$38,195$43,645
Adjustments for Features0-461-1,029
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,239$37,734$42,616
Cost Above Minimum$0$495$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year200820082012
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 
Heated steering wheel  $100
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 mat  $40
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
Tow hook(s), front  $40
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Media drive  $15
SD Card slot  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$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  
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
White-letter tires$0$0 
Total Value of Features$4,775$5,275$5,885
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$500$1,110
Value of Feature Adjustments0-461-1,029

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year20082012
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%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested107584%
Total Not Requested20016%
Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested20036%
Total Not Requested35064%
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%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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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