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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: $42,730

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $5,405

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,300

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $5,209

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082018
ModelExplorerExplorerPathfinder
TrimEddie BauerLimitedPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,245 $32,395 $42,320
Base Invoice $27,273 $30,178 $39,321
Rear HVAC unit 695 285  
Third-row seat 875 375  
Luxury Package 1,290    
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg. 275 275  
Navigation system 1,995 1,995  
Audiophile Package 510    
Sun and Sirius Package 560 560  
4.6L V8 1,310 1,310  
Obstacle detection, rear 295    
Remote start 385 385  
Roof rack crossbars 115 115 355
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,295 1,295  
AWD 2,320 2,325  
255/50R20 1,325 630  
Floor mats     235
Rear bumper protector     210
Running boards     650
4WD     1,690
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens     1,700
Rear HVAC unit 591 243  
Third-row seat 744 319  
Luxury Package 1,097    
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg. 234 234  
Navigation system 1,696 1,696  
Audiophile Package 433    
Sun and Sirius Package 476 476  
4.6L V8 1,192 1,192  
Obstacle detection, rear 251    
Remote start 326 326  
Roof rack crossbars 97 97 286
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,101 1,101  
AWD 2,111 2,117  
255/50R20 1,127 536  
Floor mats     187
Rear bumper protector     157
Running boards     509
4WD     1,569
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens     1,505
Options (change) 13,245 9,550 4,840
Options (change) 11,476 8,337 4,213
Destination 785 785 975
Total Price $43,275 $42,730 $48,135
Total Invoice $39,534 $39,300 $44,509

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Pathfinder Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $435
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $191
Model Year200820082018
ModelExplorerExplorerPathfinder
TrimEddie BauerLimitedPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8292hp V8284hp V6
TransmissionA6A6CVT
DrivetrainAWDAWD4WD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG13/19 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7190, 7?, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20235/55-20
Total Price$43,275$42,730$48,135
Adjustments for Features00-5,840
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,275$42,730$42,295
Cost Above Minimum$545$0$0
Total Invoice$39,534$39,300$44,509
Adjustments for Features00-5,400
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,534$39,300$39,109
Cost Above Minimum$234$0$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year200820082018
ModelExplorerExplorerPathfinder
TrimEddie BauerLimitedPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000 
CVT  $1000
AWD$1700$1700 
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
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
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
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
Temporary spare tire  $150
Cargo Management 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
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
Glass roof panel(s)  $300
Rear spoiler  $200
Tow hook(s), front  $40
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
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
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information  $25
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
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
Door sill trim plates  $100
Heated second row seats  $200
Leather door panel trim  $250
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 
Alloy wheels  $350
Polished alloy wheels$350$350 
Total Value of Features$6,050$6,050$11,890
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$5,840
Value of Feature Adjustments00-5,400

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year20082018
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
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 pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested95075%
Total Not Requested32525%
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25Yes
Total Requested75100%
Total Not Requested00%
Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
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%
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25Yes
Total Requested75100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Nissan Pathfinder Platinum

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

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