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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: $44,995

Nissan Pathfinder Platinum   
Difference: $2,350

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,006

Nissan Pathfinder Platinum   
Difference: $2,577

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122013
ModelExplorerPathfinder
TrimLimitedPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $37,855 $39,550
Base Invoice $35,268 $36,048
Trailer Tow Package 570  
Package 301A 2,250  
Cargo cover 135  
Roof rack crossbars 120 300
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995  
AWD 2,000  
Panoramic sunroof 1,595  
Cargo Package   200
Premium Package   2,300
Floor mats   200
4WD   1,600
Trailer Tow Package 484  
Package 301A 1,913  
Cargo cover 115  
Roof rack crossbars 106 246
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,696  
AWD 1,820  
Panoramic sunroof 1,356  
Cargo Package   167
Premium Package   2,091
Floor mats   152
4WD   1,457
Options (change) 8,665 4,600
Options (change) 7,490 4,113
Destination 825 845
Total Price $47,345 $44,995
Total Invoice $43,583 $41,006

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Pathfinder Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,235
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,551
Model Year20122013
ModelExplorerPathfinder
TrimLimitedPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6260hp V6
TransmissionT6CVT
DrivetrainAWD4WD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/23 MPG19/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12?, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20235/55-20
Total Price$47,345$44,995
Adjustments for Features-1,1150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,230$44,995
Total Invoice$43,583$41,006
Adjustments for Features-1,0260
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,557$41,006

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year20122013
ModelExplorerPathfinder
TrimLimitedPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
CVT $1000
AWD$1700 
4WD $1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Around view cameras $500
Curve control$50 
Hill descent control$250 
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
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential $150
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Glass roof panel(s) $300
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Tow hook(s), front $40
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio$50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats $600
Heated second row seats $200
Leather door panel trim $250
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual recliner, third row seats $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$7,720$6,605
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,115$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,0260

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year20122013
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 Weight4,731 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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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 Platinum

Cargo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
First-aid kit15No
Cargo tray40No
Total Requested7558%
Total Not Requested5542%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Glass roof panel(s)300No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens1200Yes
Total Requested210087%
Total Not Requested32513%

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