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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: $44,900

Nissan Pathfinder SL   
Difference: $2,720

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,626

Nissan Pathfinder SL   
Difference: $2,164

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120162016
ModelExplorerPathfinderPathfinder
TrimLimitedSLPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $37,535 $36,410 $41,610
Base Invoice $34,952 $33,837 $38,663
AWD 2,000    
Trailer Tow Package 570    
Blind spot warning system 495    
Package 301A 2,250    
Cargo cover 135    
Roof rack crossbars 120 355 355
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,095 1,700 1,700
Panoramic sunroof 1,595    
Premium Package   3,330  
4WD   1,690 1,690
Cargo Package   305 305
Floor mats   210 210
AWD 1,820    
Trailer Tow Package 484    
Blind spot warning system 421    
Package 301A 1,913    
Cargo cover 115    
Roof rack crossbars 106 286 286
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,798 1,531 1,492
Panoramic sunroof 1,356    
Premium Package   3,087  
4WD   1,569 1,569
Cargo Package   257 257
Floor mats   159 159
Options (change) 9,260 7,590 4,260
Options (change) 8,013 6,889 3,763
Destination 825 900 900
Total Price $47,620 $44,900 $46,770
Total Invoice $43,790 $41,626 $43,326

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Pathfinder SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,480
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,024
Model Year201120162016
ModelExplorerPathfinderPathfinder
TrimLimitedSLPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6260hp V6260hp V6
TransmissionT6CVTCVT
DrivetrainAWD4WD4WD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/23 MPG19/26 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12?, 13?, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20235/65-18235/55-20
Total Price$47,620$44,900$46,770
Adjustments for Features-1,2400-400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,380$44,900$46,370
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,470
Total Invoice$43,790$41,626$43,326
Adjustments for Features-1,1400-371
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,650$41,626$42,955
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,329

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year201120162016
ModelExplorerPathfinderPathfinder
TrimLimitedSLPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
CVT $1000$1000
AWD$1700  
4WD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Keyless entry keypad$50  
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Around view cameras $500$500
Curve control$50  
Rearview camera$200  
Safety key$5  
Terrain selector$200  
Trailer sway control$25  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40  
Cargo tray $40$40
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential $150$150
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Glass roof panel(s) $300$300
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Sunroof $900$900
Tow hook(s), front $40$40
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player $0$0
HD radio$50  
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25  
SD Card slot$25  
Surround sound$250  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0$0
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Spotter mirror(s)$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 $300
Folding third row seats $600$600
Heated second row seats $200$200
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Manual recliner, third row seats $125$125
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power-stowing third row seats$1000  
Tailgating position, third row seats$50  
Total Value of Features$7,745$6,505$6,905
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,240$0$400
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,1400-371

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See a complete comparison of Ford Explorer vs. Nissan Pathfinder features.

Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year20112016
ModelExplorerPathfinder
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.6 in114.2 in
Length197.1 in197.2 in
Width78.9 in77.2 in
Height70.4 in69.6 in
Curb Weight4,752 lb.4,290 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.19.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in42.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in60.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in56.8 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in60.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in56.1 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in41.7 in
Row 3 Headroom37.8 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.8 in57.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.7 in42.0 in
Row 3 Legroom33.2 in30.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		21.0 ft316.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		43.8 ft347.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		80.7 ft379.8 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Ford Explorer vs. Nissan Pathfinder specs.

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%
Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power liftgate350Yes
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Total Requested142574%
Total Not Requested50026%

Option Package Details
Nissan Pathfinder SL

4WD
FeatureValueRequested?
4WD0Yes
Hill descent control250Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Glass roof panel(s)300No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Around view cameras300No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Bose, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested205068%
Total Not Requested95032%
Cargo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
First-aid kit15No
Cargo tray40No
Total Requested7558%
Total Not Requested5542%

Option Package Details
Nissan Pathfinder Platinum

4WD
FeatureValueRequested?
4WD0Yes
Hill descent control250Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cargo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
First-aid kit15No
Cargo tray40No
Total Requested7558%
Total Not Requested5542%

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