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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: $43,285

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $1,630

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,890

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $1,491

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020102008
ModelExplorerExplorerPathfinder
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $33,280 $36,280 $36,080
Base Invoice $31,044 $33,774 $33,418
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg. 275 275  
Convenience Package 1,995    
Navigation system 1,995   2,400
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     155
5.6L V8     1,700
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg. 234 234  
Convenience Package 1,696    
Navigation system 1,696   2,082
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 2,034
Navigation and Moon Package   2,418  
Floor mats     106
5.6L V8     1,573
Options (change) 9,190 8,045 8,055
Options (change) 8,031 7,057 7,183
Destination 815 815 780
Total Price $43,285 $45,140 $44,915
Total Invoice $39,890 $41,646 $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: $1,070
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $975
Model Year201020102008
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 MPG12/18 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7190, 7?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17235/65-18265/60-18
Total Price$43,285$45,140$44,915
Adjustments for Features0-1,100-560
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,285$44,040$44,355
Cost Above Minimum$0$755$0
Total Invoice$39,890$41,646$41,381
Adjustments for Features0-1,015-516
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,890$40,631$40,865
Cost Above Minimum$0$741$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year201020102008
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 
911 assist$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rearview camera  $200
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 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  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Skid plate (one)  $50
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
SD Card slot  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
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  
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
White-letter tires$0$0 
Total Value of Features$5,730$6,830$6,290
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,100$560
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,015-516

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year20102008
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?
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 audio75Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested690100%
Total Not Requested00%

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 audio75Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested690100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Nissan Pathfinder LE

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
SD Card slot25No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Proximity key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested84075%
Total Not Requested27525%
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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