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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: $40,295

Nissan Pathfinder LE   
Difference: $2,990

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,051

Nissan Pathfinder LE   
Difference: $2,839

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020102006
ModelExplorerExplorerPathfinder
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $33,280 $36,280 $33,500
Base Invoice $31,044 $33,774 $30,982
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg. 275 275  
Convenience Package 1,995    
Navigation system 1,995   1,800
4.6L V8 1,310 1,310  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,295 1,295 1,600
4WD w/low range 2,320 2,320 2,200
Navigation and Moon Package   2,845  
Floor mats     240
Satellite radio     350
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg. 234 234  
Convenience Package 1,696    
Navigation system 1,696   1,561
4.6L V8 1,192 1,192  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,101 1,101 1,388
4WD w/low range 2,112 2,112 2,035
Navigation and Moon Package   2,418  
Floor mats     176
Satellite radio     304
Options (change) 9,190 8,045 6,190
Options (change) 8,031 7,057 5,464
Destination 815 815 605
Total Price $43,285 $45,140 $40,295
Total Invoice $39,890 $41,646 $37,051

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Pathfinder LE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,075
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,917
Model Year201020102006
ModelExplorerExplorerPathfinder
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8292hp V8270hp V6
TransmissionA6A6A5
Drivetrain4WD w/4L4WD w/4L4WD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG13/19 MPG15/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7190, 7?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17235/65-18265/65-17
Total Price$43,285$45,140$40,295
Adjustments for Features0-850-85
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,285$44,290$40,210
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,005$0
Total Invoice$39,890$41,646$37,051
Adjustments for Features0-784-78
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,890$40,862$36,973
Cost Above Minimum$0$972$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year201020102006
ModelExplorerExplorerPathfinder
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000 
5-speed automatic  $900
4WD w/low range$2200$2200$2200
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Safety key$5$5 
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40
Cargo net  $40
Class III trailer hitch$250$250 
Class IV trailer hitch  $300
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Second-row under-floor storage  $150
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Exterior 
Skid plates  $150
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Media drive$15$15 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats$600 $600
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 
Power-folding third row seats $1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Polished alloy wheels $350 
Total Value of Features$6,095$6,945$6,180
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$850$85
Value of Feature Adjustments0-784-78

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year20102006
ModelExplorerPathfinder
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.7 in112.2 in
Length193.4 in187.6 in
Width73.7 in72.8 in
Height72.8 in72.4 in
Curb Weight4,706 lb.4,859 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 in39.9 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?
3.73 axle ratioNo
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25Yes
Total Requested75100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
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, rear250No
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested177564%
Total Not Requested100036%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60087%
Total Not Requested9013%

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 and Moon Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60087%
Total Not Requested9013%

Option Package Details
Nissan Pathfinder LE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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