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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: $45,535

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $60

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,985

Nissan Pathfinder LE   
Difference: $32

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112009
ModelExplorerPathfinder
TrimLimitedLE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $37,535 $36,310
Base Invoice $34,952 $33,630
Trailer Tow Package 570  
Navigation system 795 1,850
Roof rack crossbars 120  
AWD 2,000  
Panoramic sunroof 1,595  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,095  
Sunroof   1,000
Floor mats   155
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,600
5.6L V8   1,700
4WD w/low range   2,200
Trailer Tow Package 484  
Navigation system 676 1,605
Roof rack crossbars 106  
AWD 1,820  
Panoramic sunroof 1,356  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,798  
Sunroof   867
Floor mats   107
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,388
5.6L V8   1,574
4WD w/low range   2,034
Options (change) 7,175 8,505
Options (change) 6,240 7,575
Destination 825 780
Total Price $45,535 $45,595
Total Invoice $42,017 $41,985

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,410
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,136
Model Year20112009
ModelExplorerPathfinder
TrimLimitedLE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6310hp V8
TransmissionT6T5
DrivetrainAWD4WD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/23 MPG12/18 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20265/60-18
Total Price$45,535$45,595
Adjustments for Features-2,3500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,185$45,595
Total Invoice$42,017$41,985
Adjustments for Features-2,1680
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,849$41,985

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year20112009
ModelExplorerPathfinder
TrimLimitedLE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
AWD$1700 
4WD w/low range $2200
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Remote start$150 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist$50 
Curve control$50 
Full-size spare tire $225
Hill descent control$250 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Safety key$5 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Terrain selector$200 
Trailer sway control$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch$250 
Class IV trailer hitch $300
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Storage compartment under second row seats $50
Climate Control 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear bumper protector $40
Rear spoiler$200 
Running boards $350
Skid plate (one) $50
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted $1000
HD radio$50 
Media drive $15
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
Surround sound$250 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding third row seats $600
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Stowable third row seats$600 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Total Value of Features$10,280$7,930
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,350$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,1680

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year20112009
ModelExplorerPathfinder
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.6 in112.2 in
Length197.1 in192.3 in
Width78.9 in72.8 in
Height70.4 in72.0 in
Curb Weight4,752 lb.5,020 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in58.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in34.2 in
Row 3 Headroom37.8 in36.7 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.8 in57.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.7 in44.0 in
Row 3 Legroom33.2 in28.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft316.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft349.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft379.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Nissan Pathfinder LE

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested75098%
Total Not Requested152%

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