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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: $45,680

Nissan Pathfinder LE   
Difference: $2,095

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201920192009
ModelExplorerExplorerPathfinder
TrimXLTLimitedLE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $34,400 $42,765 $36,310
Trailer Tow Package - Class III 570 570  
Package 202A 4,100    
Technology Feature Bundle 935    
Running boards 595 595  
Roof rack crossbars 140 140  
Cargo mat 100 100 85
AWD 2,150 2,150  
Panoramic sunroof 1,695 1,695  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995 1,995  
3.5L V6   0  
Navigation system     1,850
Sunroof     1,000
Floor mats     155
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted     1,600
5.6L V8     1,700
4WD w/low range     2,200
Trailer Tow Package - Class III 542 542  
Package 202A 3,895    
Technology Feature Bundle 888    
Running boards 565 565  
Roof rack crossbars 133 133  
Cargo mat 95 95 71
AWD 2,053 2,054  
Panoramic sunroof 1,610 1,610  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,895 1,895  
3.5L V6   0  
Navigation system     1,605
Sunroof     867
Floor mats     107
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted     1,388
5.6L V8     1,574
4WD w/low range     2,034
Options (change) 12,280 7,245 8,590
Options (change) 11,676 6,894 7,646
Destination 1,095 1,095 780
Total Price $47,775 $51,105 $45,680

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Explorer XLT
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,320
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $34,971
Model Year201920192009
ModelExplorerExplorerPathfinder
TrimXLTLimitedLE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6290hp V6310hp V8
TransmissionT6T6T5
DrivetrainAWDAWD4WD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG16/22 MPG12/18 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7390, 12?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18255/50-20265/60-18
Total Price$47,775$51,105$45,680
Adjustments for Features-3,415-5,7800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,360$45,325$45,680
Cost Above Minimum$0$965$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year201920192009
ModelExplorerExplorerPathfinder
TrimXLTLimitedLE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
AWD$1700$1700 
4WD w/low range  $2200
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Remote app$25$25 
Remote climate control$25$25 
Remote start$150$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350 
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Brake assist$50$50 
Curve control$50$50 
Full-size spare tire  $225
Hill descent control$250$250 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Safety key$5$5 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Terrain selector$200$200 
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Wide-view front camera $150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40
Class III trailer hitch$250$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$400 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Skid plate (one)  $50
Sunroof  $900
Tow hook(s), front$40$40 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200$1200 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted  $1000
HD radio $50 
Media drive  $15
SD Card slot  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound $250 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0 
Interior ambient lighting $150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
Power-folding mirrors $50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
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
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power-stowing third row seats $1000 
Stowable third row seats$600  
Tailgating position, third row seats $50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Total Value of Features$11,395$13,760$7,980
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,415$5,780$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-913-9040

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year20192009
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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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Trailer Tow Package - Class III
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Package 202A
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power liftgate350No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Remote start150No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Unbranded, 7 speakers350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Heated steering wheel100No
Remote climate control25No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Remote app25No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested180051%
Total Not Requested175049%
Technology Feature Bundle
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested85097%
Total Not Requested253%

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

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
SD Card slot25No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested72595%
Total Not Requested405%

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