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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: $42,965

Nissan Pathfinder SL   
Difference: $4,380

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,535

Nissan Pathfinder SL   
Difference: $4,048

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220142014
ModelExplorerPathfinderPathfinder
TrimLimitedSLPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $37,855 $35,250 $39,950
Base Invoice $35,268 $32,503 $36,830
Trailer Tow Package 570    
Package 301A 2,250    
Cargo cover 135    
Roof rack crossbars 120 300 300
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995 1,870  
AWD 2,000    
Panoramic sunroof 1,595    
Cargo Package   225 225
Premium Package   2,650 2,300
Floor mats   210 210
4WD   1,600 1,600
Trailer Tow Package 484    
Package 301A 1,913    
Cargo cover 115    
Roof rack crossbars 106 254 254
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,696 1,648  
AWD 1,820    
Panoramic sunroof 1,356    
Cargo Package   200 200
Premium Package   2,437 2,115
Floor mats   159 159
4WD   1,474 1,474
Options (change) 8,665 6,855 4,635
Options (change) 7,490 6,172 4,202
Destination 825 860 860
Total Price $47,345 $42,965 $45,445
Total Invoice $43,583 $39,535 $41,892

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Pathfinder SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,715
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,595
Model Year201220142014
ModelExplorerPathfinderPathfinder
TrimLimitedSLPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6260hp V6260hp V6
TransmissionT6CVTCVT
DrivetrainAWD4WD4WD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/23 MPG19/25 MPG19/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12?, 13?, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20235/65-18235/55-20
Total Price$47,345$42,965$45,445
Adjustments for Features-2,6650-1,550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,680$42,965$43,895
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$930
Total Invoice$43,583$39,535$41,892
Adjustments for Features-2,4530-1,429
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,130$39,535$40,463
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$928

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year201220142014
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
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
Curve control$50  
Hill descent control$250  
Rearview camera$200$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 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 $25
DVD-compatible player  $0
HD radio$50  
Navigation system$600 $600
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25  
SD Card slot$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Surround sound$250  
Traffic + travel information$25 $25
Voice control for external devices$0  
Voice control for nav and audio$100 $100
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$8,770$6,105$7,655
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,665$0$1,550
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,4530-1,429

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year20122014
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 SL

Cargo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
First-aid kit15No
Cargo tray40No
Total Requested7558%
Total Not Requested5542%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Glass roof panel(s)300No
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Bose, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested140068%
Total Not Requested65032%

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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