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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: $47,095

Nissan Pathfinder LE   
Difference: $3,090

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,645

Nissan Pathfinder LE   
Difference: $2,703

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132012
ModelExplorerPathfinder
TrimSportLE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $40,780 $40,240
Base Invoice $38,027 $37,264
Trailer Tow Package 570  
Package 402A 4,130  
Roof rack crossbars 135  
Rear bumper protector 85  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995  
Panoramic sunroof 1,595  
Value Package   2,100
Floor mats   200
5.6L V8   1,530
4WD w/low range   2,200
Trailer Tow Package 497  
Package 402A 3,604  
Roof rack crossbars 118  
Rear bumper protector 74  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,741  
Panoramic sunroof 1,392  
Value Package   1,943
Floor mats   163
5.6L V8   1,415
4WD w/low range   2,035
Options (change) 8,510 6,030
Options (change) 7,426 5,556
Destination 895 825
Total Price $50,185 $47,095
Total Invoice $46,348 $43,645

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $620
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $723
Model Year20132012
ModelExplorerPathfinder
TrimSportLE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine365hp V6310hp V8
TransmissionT6T5
DrivetrainAWD4WD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG13/18 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20265/60-18
Total Price$50,185$47,095
Adjustments for Features-3,7100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,475$47,095
Total Invoice$46,348$43,645
Adjustments for Features-3,4260
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,922$43,645

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year20132012
ModelExplorerPathfinder
TrimSportLE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
AWD$1700 
4WD w/low range $2200
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Heated steering wheel $100
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power liftgate$350 
Remote start$150 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Blind spot warning system$200 
Brake assist$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Curve control$50 
Full-size spare tire $225
Hill descent control$250 
Inflatable rear seat belts$200 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Safety key$5 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Terrain selector$200 
Trailer sway control$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Class III trailer hitch$250 
Class IV trailer hitch $300
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Storage compartment under second row seats $50
Climate Control 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear spoiler$200 
Running boards $350
Skid plate (one) $50
Sunroof $900
Tow hook(s), front $40
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted $1000
HD radio$50 
Media drive $15
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
USB port$25 
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 
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 
Folding third row seats $600
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Stowable third row seats$600 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$11,655$7,945
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,710$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,4260

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

Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year20132012
ModelExplorerPathfinder
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.6 in112.2 in
Length197.1 in192.3 in
Width78.9 in72.8 in
Height70.4 in72.0 in
Curb Weight4,921 lb.5,020 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 in40.0 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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See a complete comparison of Ford Explorer vs. Nissan Pathfinder specs.

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Package 402A
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power liftgate350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested145045%
Total Not Requested175055%

Option Package Details
Nissan Pathfinder LE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
4WD w/low range
FeatureValueRequested?
4WD w/low range0Yes
Tow hook(s), front40No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested40100%
Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested1900100%
Total Not Requested00%

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