Ford Explorer Ford Explorer 2018 Nissan Pathfinder Nissan Pathfinder 2015
MENU
1 0 3 4 3 4

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

Ford Explorer vs. Nissan Pathfinder Price Comparison (MSRP)

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Ford Explorer vs. Nissan Pathfinder Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $46,620

Nissan Pathfinder Platinum   
Difference: $3,145

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,189

Nissan Pathfinder Platinum   
Difference: $4,360

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182015
ModelExplorerPathfinder
TrimLimitedPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $42,090 $41,410
Base Invoice $40,196 $38,477
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 1,700
3.5L V6 0  
Panoramic sunroof 1,695  
Cargo Package   225
4WD   1,690
Rear bumper protector   200
Floor mats   210
AWD 2,054  
Trailer Tow Package - Class III 542  
Cargo cover 124  
Roof rack crossbars 133 254
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,895 1,492
3.5L V6 0  
Panoramic sunroof 1,610  
Cargo Package   200
4WD   1,569
Rear bumper protector   153
Floor mats   159
Options (change) 6,680 4,325
Options (change) 6,358 3,827
Destination 995 885
Total Price $49,765 $46,620
Total Invoice $47,549 $43,189

Return to top

While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.

Dealer Price Quotes

Want to find out how much dealers are willing to discount these cars?

Request free, no-obligation Ford Explorer dealer quotes or Nissan Pathfinder dealer quotes from dealers using our car quote form.

The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll receive price quotes from local approved dealers within 48 hours.

TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Pathfinder Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $815
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,134
Model Year20182015
ModelExplorerPathfinder
TrimLimitedPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6260hp V6
TransmissionT6CVT
DrivetrainAWD4WD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12?, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20235/55-20
Total Price$49,765$46,620
Adjustments for Features-2,3300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,435$46,620
Total Invoice$47,549$43,189
Adjustments for Features-2,2260
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,323$43,189

Return to top

Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year20182015
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
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Curve control$50 
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$8,545$6,215
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,330$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,2260

Return to top

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

Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year20182015
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

Return to top

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 Platinum

4WD
FeatureValueRequested?
4WD0Yes
Hill descent control250Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cargo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
First-aid kit15No
Cargo tray40No
Total Requested7558%
Total Not Requested5542%

Was this information useful?

We're glad we could help! Share this page:

We're so sorry! Tell us how we can improve it.
See TrueDelta's information for all SUVs
See TrueDelta's information for all Ford models.