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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: $38,095

Nissan Pathfinder LE   
Difference: $2,820

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,016

Nissan Pathfinder LE   
Difference: $2,758

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132006
ModelExplorerExplorerPathfinder
TrimXLTLimitedLE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $32,680 $38,100 $33,500
Base Invoice $30,474 $35,528 $30,982
Trailer Tow Package 570 570  
Package 202A 2,250    
Roof rack crossbars 135 135  
Navigation system 795 795 1,800
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995 1,995  
Panoramic sunroof 1,595 1,595  
Floor mats     240
Satellite radio     350
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted     1,600
Trailer Tow Package 497 497  
Package 202A 1,963    
Roof rack crossbars 118 118  
Navigation system 694 694 1,561
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,741 1,741  
Panoramic sunroof 1,392 1,392  
Floor mats     176
Satellite radio     304
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted     1,388
Options (change) 7,340 5,090 3,990
Options (change) 6,405 4,442 3,429
Destination 895 895 605
Total Price $40,915 $44,085 $38,095
Total Invoice $37,774 $40,865 $35,016

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Pathfinder LE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,170
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,235
Model Year201320132006
ModelExplorerExplorerPathfinder
TrimXLTLimitedLE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6290hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionT6T6A5
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG17/25 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9390, 12?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18255/50-20265/65-17
Total Price$40,915$44,085$38,095
Adjustments for Features-1,650-2,9650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,265$41,120$38,095
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,855$0
Total Invoice$37,774$40,865$35,016
Adjustments for Features-1,523-2,7480
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,251$38,117$35,016
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,866$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year201320132006
ModelExplorerExplorerPathfinder
TrimXLTLimitedLE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
5-speed automatic  $900
FWD$0$0 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Proximity key $250 
Remote start $150 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Brake assist$50$50 
Curve control$50$50 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Safety key$5$5 
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40
Cargo net $40$40
Class III trailer hitch$250$250 
Class IV trailer hitch  $300
Second-row under-floor storage  $150
Climate Control 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Running boards  $350
Skid plates  $150
Sunroof  $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200$1200 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted  $1000
HD radio $50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound $250 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
Power-folding mirrors $50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats  $600
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Stowable third row seats$600$600 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
White-letter tires  $0
Total Value of Features$7,430$8,745$5,780
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,650$2,965$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,523-2,7480

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year20132006
ModelExplorerPathfinder
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.6 in112.2 in
Length197.1 in187.6 in
Width78.9 in72.8 in
Height70.4 in72.4 in
Curb Weight4,534 lb.4,373 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 in39.9 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 XLT

Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Package 202A
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Unbranded, 9 speakers350No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested172564%
Total Not Requested95036%

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

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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