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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: $47,325

Nissan Pathfinder Platinum   
Difference: $5,575

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,745

Nissan Pathfinder Platinum   
Difference: $5,112

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152016
ModelExplorerPathfinder
TrimSportPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $43,100 $41,610
Base Invoice $40,191 $38,663
Package 401A 4,300  
Trailer Tow Package 570  
Rear bumper protector 75 205
Cargo cover 130  
Cargo tray 100  
Roof rack crossbars 140 355
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995 1,700
Panoramic sunroof 1,595  
Cargo Package   305
4WD   1,690
Floor mats   210
Illuminated door sill trim plates   350
Package 401A 3,752  
Trailer Tow Package 497  
Rear bumper protector 66 153
Cargo cover 114  
Cargo tray 87  
Roof rack crossbars 122 286
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,741 1,492
Panoramic sunroof 1,392  
Cargo Package   257
4WD   1,569
Floor mats   159
Illuminated door sill trim plates   266
Options (change) 8,905 4,815
Options (change) 7,771 4,182
Destination 895 900
Total Price $52,900 $47,325
Total Invoice $48,857 $43,745

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Pathfinder Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,545
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,161
Model Year20152016
ModelExplorerPathfinder
TrimSportPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine365hp V6260hp V6
TransmissionT6CVT
DrivetrainAWD4WD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12?, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20235/55-20
Total Price$52,900$47,325
Adjustments for Features-1,0300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,870$47,325
Total Invoice$48,857$43,745
Adjustments for Features-9510
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,906$43,745

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year20152016
ModelExplorerPathfinder
TrimSportPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
CVT $1000
AWD$1700 
4WD $1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Around view cameras $500
Curve control$50 
Inflatable rear seat belts$200 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Rearview camera$200 
Safety key$5 
Terrain selector$200 
Trailer sway control$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$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 
Stowable third row seats$600 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$7,495$6,465
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,030$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-9510

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

Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year20152016
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 Weight4,921 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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See a complete comparison of Ford Explorer vs. Nissan Pathfinder specs.

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
AC power outlet100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power liftgate350Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested257582%
Total Not Requested57518%
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 tray40Yes
Total Requested11588%
Total Not Requested1512%

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