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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: $45,195

Nissan Pathfinder Platinum   
Difference: $4,570

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,152

Nissan Pathfinder Platinum   
Difference: $6,397

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182013
ModelExplorerPathfinder
TrimLimitedPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $42,090 $39,550
Base Invoice $40,196 $36,048
AWD 2,150  
Trailer Tow Package - Class III 570  
Cargo cover 130  
Roof rack crossbars 140 300
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995  
3.5L V6 0  
Panoramic sunroof 1,695  
Cargo Package   200
Premium Package   2,300
Floor mats   200
Rear bumper protector   200
4WD   1,600
AWD 2,054  
Trailer Tow Package - Class III 542  
Cargo cover 124  
Roof rack crossbars 133 246
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,895  
3.5L V6 0  
Panoramic sunroof 1,610  
Cargo Package   167
Premium Package   2,091
Floor mats   152
Rear bumper protector   146
4WD   1,457
Options (change) 6,680 4,800
Options (change) 6,358 4,259
Destination 995 845
Total Price $49,765 $45,195
Total Invoice $47,549 $41,152

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Pathfinder Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,690
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,645
Model Year20182013
ModelExplorerPathfinder
TrimLimitedPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6260hp V6
TransmissionT6CVT
DrivetrainAWD4WD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 MPG19/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12?, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20235/55-20
Total Price$49,765$45,195
Adjustments for Features-2,8800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,885$45,195
Total Invoice$47,549$41,152
Adjustments for Features-2,7520
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,797$41,152

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year20182013
ModelExplorerPathfinder
TrimLimitedPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
CVT $1000
AWD$1700 
4WD $1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Remote app$25 
Remote climate control$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Around view cameras $500
Curve control$50 
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Rearview camera$200 
Safety key$5 
Terrain selector$200 
Trailer sway control$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Wide-view front camera$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray $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
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
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
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 
Power-stowing third row seats$1000 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50 
Total Value of Features$8,795$5,915
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,880$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,7520

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year20182013
ModelExplorerPathfinder
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.6 in114.2 in
Length198.3 in197.2 in
Width78.9 in77.2 in
Height70.0 in69.6 in
Curb Weight4,633 lb.4,290 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.19.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in42.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in60.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in56.8 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in60.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.8 in56.1 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 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 Legroom33.3 in30.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft316.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft347.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.7 ft379.8 ft3

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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 Platinum

Cargo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
First-aid kit15No
Cargo tray40No
Total Requested7558%
Total Not Requested5542%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Glass roof panel(s)300No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens1200Yes
Total Requested210087%
Total Not Requested32513%

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