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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: $35,930

Ford Explorer XLT   
Difference: $980

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,397

Ford Explorer XLT   
Difference: $836

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201620162016
ModelExplorerPathfinderPathfinderPathfinder
TrimXLTSVSLPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,280 $33,150 $36,410 $41,610
Base Invoice $27,404 $30,812 $33,837 $38,663
Third-row seat 875      
SYNC and Sirius Package 670      
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg. 275      
4.6L V8 1,310      
Remote start 385      
AWD 2,320      
Roof rack crossbars   355 355 355
Rear bumper protector   205 205 205
Floor mats   210 210 210
Class III trailer hitch   400 400  
4WD   1,690 1,690 1,690
Third-row seat 744      
SYNC and Sirius Package 569      
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg. 234      
4.6L V8 1,192      
Remote start 327      
AWD 2,112      
Roof rack crossbars   286 286 286
Rear bumper protector   153 153 153
Floor mats   159 159 159
Class III trailer hitch   354 351  
4WD   1,569 1,569 1,569
Options (change) 5,835 2,860 2,860 2,460
Options (change) 5,178 2,521 2,518 2,167
Destination 815 900 900 900
Total Price $35,930 $36,910 $40,170 $44,970
Total Invoice $33,397 $34,233 $37,255 $41,730

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Pathfinder SV
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,580
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,538
Model Year2010201620162016
ModelExplorerPathfinderPathfinderPathfinder
TrimXLTSVSLPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8260hp V6260hp V6260hp V6
TransmissionA6CVTCVTCVT
DrivetrainAWD4WD4WD4WD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG19/26 MPG19/26 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 4?, 6?, 6?, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16235/65-18235/65-18235/55-20
Total Price$35,930$36,910$40,170$44,970
Adjustments for Features0-2,560-5,685-8,485
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,930$34,350$34,485$36,485
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$135$2,135
Total Invoice$33,397$34,233$37,255$41,730
Adjustments for Features0-2,374-5,272-7,874
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,397$31,859$31,983$33,856
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$124$1,997

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year2010201620162016
ModelExplorerPathfinderPathfinderPathfinder
TrimXLTSVSLPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000   
CVT $1000$1000$1000
AWD$1700   
4WD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100
Heated steering wheel  $100$100
Power liftgate  $350$350
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote start$150 $150$150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25   
Around view cameras   $500
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Brake assist $50$50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Full-size spare tire$225   
Hill descent control $250$250$250
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250
Rearview camera $200$200 
Safety key$5   
Side curtain airbags$350   
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500$500
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150
Trailer sway control$25   
Vehicle health reports$0   
Cargo Management 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150   
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150  $150
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Interior air filter $0$0$0
Rear air vents$100   
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250$250
Rear HVAC unit $400$400$400
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential $150$150$150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250$250
Glass roof panel(s)   $300
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Sunroof   $900
Tow hook(s), front $40$40$40
Wheel-lip moldings$75   
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  $25
DVD-compatible player   $0
Navigation system   $600
SMS text-to-speech reader$25   
Traffic + travel information$25  $25
Voice control for audio system$25   
Voice control for external devices$0   
Voice control for nav and audio   $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Compass  $0$0
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Heated front seats  $200$200
Heated second row seats  $200$200
Leather door panel trim  $250$250
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75$75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual recliner, third row seats $125$125$125
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
White-letter tires$0   
Total Value of Features$4,255$6,815$9,940$12,740
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,560$5,685$8,485
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,374-5,272-7,874

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year20102016
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 XLT

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%
SYNC and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
USB port25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Voice control for audio system25Yes
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%
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%

Option Package Details
Nissan Pathfinder SV

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

Option Package Details
Nissan Pathfinder SL

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

Option Package Details
Nissan Pathfinder Platinum

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

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