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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: $38,495

Nissan Pathfinder LE   
Difference: $8,050

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,393

Nissan Pathfinder LE   
Difference: $9,079

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620162007
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerPathfinder
TrimLimitedSportPlatinumLE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $41,300 $43,500 $52,970 $33,800
Base Invoice $39,442 $41,543 $50,587 $31,259
Trailer Tow Package - Class III 570      
Roof rack crossbars 140 140 140  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995 1,995 1,995  
Panoramic sunroof 1,595 1,595    
Navigation system   795   1,800
Floor mats       240
Satellite radio       350
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted       1,600
Trailer Tow Package - Class III 542      
Roof rack crossbars 133 133 133  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,895 1,895 1,895  
Panoramic sunroof 1,515 1,515    
Navigation system   755   1,561
Floor mats       176
Satellite radio       304
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted       1,388
Options (change) 4,300 4,525 2,135 3,990
Options (change) 4,085 4,298 2,028 3,429
Destination 945 945 945 705
Total Price $46,545 $48,970 $56,050 $38,495
Total Invoice $44,472 $46,786 $53,560 $35,393

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Pathfinder LE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,085
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,380
Model Year2016201620162007
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerPathfinder
TrimLimitedSportPlatinumLE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6365hp V6365hp V6266hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6A5
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12390, 12500, 12?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20255/50-20265/65-17
Total Price$46,545$48,970$56,050$38,495
Adjustments for Features-5,965-6,480-12,3300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,580$42,490$43,720$38,495
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,910$3,140$0
Total Invoice$44,472$46,786$53,560$35,393
Adjustments for Features-5,699-6,191-11,7820
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,773$40,595$41,778$35,393
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,822$3,005$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year2016201620162007
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerPathfinder
TrimLimitedSportPlatinumLE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100 
5-speed automatic   $900
FWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700 
RWD   $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 $100 
Active noise reduction  $0 
Adaptive cruise control  $600 
Cruise control$150$150 $150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 $100 
Heated steering wheel$100 $100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50$50 
Power liftgate$350 $350 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 $125$125
Proximity key$250$250$250 
Remote start$150$150$150 
Semi-automated parking system  $500 
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 $350 
Universal garage door opener$100 $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Blind spot warning system  $200 
Brake assist$50$50$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100 
Curve control$50$50$50 
Forward collision warning  $200 
Hill descent control $250$250 
Inflatable rear seat belts  $200 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200 
Lane departure warning  $200 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0 
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Safety key$5$5$5 
Terrain selector $200$200 
Trailer sway control$25$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
Wide-view front camera$150 $150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat   $40
Class III trailer hitch$250$250$250 
Class IV trailer hitch   $300
Second-row under-floor storage   $150
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 $75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0  
Black grille (optional) $0  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 
Running boards   $350
Skid plate (one)   $50
Sunroof   $900
Tow hook(s), front $40$40 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player$125$125$125 
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200$1200$1200 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   $1000
HD radio$50$50$50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250$250 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200 
Compass$0$0$0 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750 
Power-folding mirrors$50 $50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 $300 
Folding third row seats   $600
Heated second row seats$200 $200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Massage, driver seat  $100 
Massage, passenger seat  $100 
Memory system, driver seat$200 $200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power-stowing third row seats$1000$1000$1000 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50$50$50 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000 
Wood trim  $300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  $350
Machined alloy wheels $350$350 
Performance steering system (optional) $0  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0 
White-letter tires   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$12,230$12,745$18,595$6,265
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,965$6,480$12,330$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,699-6,191-11,7820

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year20162007
ModelExplorerPathfinder
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.6 in112.2 in
Length198.3 in187.6 in
Width78.9 in72.8 in
Height70.0 in72.4 in
Curb Weight4,458 lb.4,374 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in39.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in58.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.8 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 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 Legroom33.3 in28.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft316.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft349.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.7 ft379.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Trailer Tow Package - Class III
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested200100%
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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