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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: $46,360

Nissan Pathfinder LE   
Difference: $2,260

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,965

Nissan Pathfinder LE   
Difference: $3,488

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162011
ModelExplorerPathfinder
TrimLimitedLE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $41,300 $38,120
Base Invoice $39,442 $35,304
Trailer Tow Package - Class III 570  
AWD 2,000  
Roof rack crossbars 140  
Rear bumper protector 75  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995  
Panoramic sunroof 1,595  
Value Package   2,100
4WD w/low range   2,200
Navigation system   1,850
Floor mats   200
5.6L V8   1,080
Trailer Tow Package - Class III 542  
AWD 1,910  
Roof rack crossbars 133  
Rear bumper protector 71  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,895  
Panoramic sunroof 1,515  
Value Package   1,943
4WD w/low range   2,035
Navigation system   1,605
Floor mats   163
5.6L V8   1,105
Options (change) 6,375 7,430
Options (change) 6,066 6,851
Destination 945 810
Total Price $48,620 $46,360
Total Invoice $46,453 $42,965

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,990
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,528
Model Year20162011
ModelExplorerPathfinder
TrimLimitedLE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6310hp V8
TransmissionT6T5
DrivetrainAWD4WD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 MPG13/18 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20265/60-18
Total Price$48,620$46,360
Adjustments for Features-5,2500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,370$46,360
Total Invoice$46,453$42,965
Adjustments for Features-5,0160
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,437$42,965

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year20162011
ModelExplorerPathfinder
TrimLimitedLE
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 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$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
Brake assist$50 
Curve control$50 
Full-size spare tire $225
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Safety key$5 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Terrain selector$200 
Trailer sway control$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Wide-view front camera$150 
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
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
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 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
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 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding third row seats $600
Heated second row seats$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 
Power-stowing third row seats$1000 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$13,080$7,830
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,250$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,0160

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

Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year20162011
ModelExplorerPathfinder
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.6 in112.2 in
Length198.3 in192.3 in
Width78.9 in72.8 in
Height70.0 in72.0 in
Curb Weight4,633 lb.5,020 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 in40.0 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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See a complete comparison of Ford Explorer vs. Nissan Pathfinder specs.

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Trailer Tow Package - Class III
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Nissan Pathfinder LE

4WD w/low range
FeatureValueRequested?
4WD w/low range0Yes
Tow hook(s), front40Yes
Total Requested40100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested75098%
Total Not Requested152%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested1900100%
Total Not Requested00%

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