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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: $48,600

Nissan Pathfinder Platinum   
Difference: $995

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122020
ModelExplorerPathfinder
TrimLimitedPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $37,855 $43,220
Package 302A / 303A 4,500  
AWD 2,000  
Trailer Tow Package 570  
Roof rack crossbars 120 355
Cargo cover 135  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995 1,700
Panoramic sunroof 1,595  
4WD   1,690
Cargo Package   305
Floor mats   235
Package 302A / 303A 3,825  
AWD 1,820  
Trailer Tow Package 484  
Roof rack crossbars 106 286
Cargo cover 115  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,696 1,505
Panoramic sunroof 1,356  
4WD   1,569
Cargo Package   257
Floor mats   187
Options (change) 10,915 4,285
Options (change) 9,402 3,804
Destination 825 1,095
Total Price $49,595 $48,600

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Pathfinder Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $230
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $39,894
Model Year20122020
ModelExplorerPathfinder
TrimLimitedPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6284hp V6
TransmissionT6CVT
DrivetrainAWD4WD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/23 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12?, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20235/55-20
Total Price$49,595$48,600
Adjustments for Features-7650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,830$48,600

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year20122020
ModelExplorerPathfinder
TrimLimitedPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
CVT $1000
AWD$1700 
4WD $1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Heated steering wheel $100
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Around view cameras $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Curve control$50 
Inflatable rear seat belts$200 
Moving object detection, front $25
Moving object detection, rear $25
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
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 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
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 
App support $0
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
SD Card slot$25 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
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 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
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$8,745$7,980
Value of Feature Adjustments$765$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7020

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year20122020
ModelExplorerPathfinder
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.6 in114.2 in
Length197.1 in198.5 in
Width78.9 in77.2 in
Height70.4 in69.6 in
Curb Weight4,731 lb.4,432 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

Package 302A / 303A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Power liftgate350Yes
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested287569%
Total Not Requested130031%
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 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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