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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: $44,800

Nissan Pathfinder SL   
Difference: $460

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,260

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $262

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920162016
ModelExplorerExplorerPathfinderPathfinder
TrimEddie BauerLimitedSLPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $31,615 $35,550 $36,410 $41,610
Base Invoice $29,319 $32,901 $33,837 $38,663
Rear HVAC unit 695      
Third-row seat 875      
Convenience Package 995      
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg. 275 275    
Navigation system 2,505 1,995    
4.6L V8 1,310 1,310    
Remote start 385 385    
Sunroof 850 850    
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,295 1,295    
AWD 2,320 2,320    
255/50R20 1,325 630    
Premium Package     3,330  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens     1,700 1,700
4WD     1,690 1,690
Floor mats     210 210
Rear bumper protector     205 205
Roof rack crossbars     355 355
Rear HVAC unit 591      
Third-row seat 744      
Convenience Package 846      
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg. 234 234    
Navigation system 2,129 1,696    
4.6L V8 1,192 1,192    
Remote start 327 327    
Sunroof 723 723    
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,101 1,101    
AWD 2,112 2,112    
255/50R20 1,127 536    
Premium Package     3,087  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens     1,531 1,492
4WD     1,569 1,569
Floor mats     159 159
Rear bumper protector     153 153
Roof rack crossbars     286 286
Options (change) 12,830 9,060 7,490 4,160
Options (change) 11,126 7,921 6,785 3,659
Destination 815 815 900 900
Total Price $45,260 $45,425 $44,800 $46,670
Total Invoice $41,260 $41,637 $41,522 $43,222

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Pathfinder SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,375
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,658
Model Year2009200920162016
ModelExplorerExplorerPathfinderPathfinder
TrimEddie BauerLimitedSLPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8292hp V8260hp V6260hp V6
TransmissionA6A6CVTCVT
DrivetrainAWDAWD4WD4WD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG13/19 MPG19/26 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7190, 7?, 13?, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20235/65-18235/55-20
Total Price$45,260$45,425$44,800$46,670
Adjustments for Features0-400-3,150-3,550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,260$45,025$41,650$43,120
Cost Above Minimum$235$0$0$1,470
Total Invoice$41,260$41,637$41,522$43,222
Adjustments for Features0-367-2,920-3,288
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,260$41,270$38,602$39,934
Cost Above Minimum$0$10$0$1,332

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year2009200920162016
ModelExplorerExplorerPathfinderPathfinder
TrimEddie BauerLimitedSLPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000  
CVT  $1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700  
4WD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100
Heated steering wheel  $100$100
Keyless entry keypad$50$50  
Power liftgate  $350$350
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125  
Proximity key  $250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25  
Around view cameras  $500$500
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Brake assist  $50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Full-size spare tire$225$225  
Hill descent control  $250$250
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500$500
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Trailer sway control$25$25  
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150  
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0$0
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150  
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential  $150$150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250$250
Glass roof panel(s)  $300$300
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Running boards$350$350  
Tow hook(s), front  $40$40
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens  $1200$1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000$1000  
Media drive$15$15  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Folding third row seats$600 $600$600
Heated second row seats  $200$200
Leather door panel trim  $250$250
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75$75
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Manual recliner, third row seats  $125$125
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power-folding third row seats $1000  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350$350
Polished alloy wheels$350$350  
Total Value of Features$6,615$7,015$9,765$10,165
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$400$3,150$3,550
Value of Feature Adjustments0-367-2,920-3,288

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year20092016
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%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested100075%
Total Not Requested32525%
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
3.73 axle ratioNo
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25Yes
Total Requested75100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested70066%
Total Not Requested36534%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
3.73 axle ratioNo
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25Yes
Total Requested75100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested70098%
Total Not Requested152%

Option Package Details
Nissan Pathfinder SL

4WD
FeatureValueRequested?
4WD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Glass roof panel(s)300No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Around view cameras300No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Bose, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested202568%
Total Not Requested97532%

Option Package Details
Nissan Pathfinder Platinum

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

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