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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: $38,095

Nissan Pathfinder LE   
Difference: $10,205

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20202020202020202006
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorerPathfinder
TrimXLTLimitedSTPlatinumLE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $36,925 $48,380 $54,740 $58,250 $33,500
Trailer Tow Package - Class III 570 570      
Technology Feature Bundle 935        
Package 202A 4,100        
Cargo mat 100 100 100 100  
Roof rack crossbars 140 140 140 140  
Running boards 595 595 595 595  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995 1,995 1,995 1,995  
Panoramic sunroof 1,695 1,695 1,695    
Floor mats         240
Satellite radio         350
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted         1,600
Navigation system         1,800
Trailer Tow Package - Class III 542 542      
Technology Feature Bundle 888        
Package 202A 3,895        
Cargo mat 95 95 95 95  
Roof rack crossbars 133 133 133 133  
Running boards 565 565 565 565  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,895 1,895 1,895 1,895  
Panoramic sunroof 1,610 1,610 1,610    
Floor mats         176
Satellite radio         304
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted         1,388
Navigation system         1,561
Options (change) 10,130 5,095 4,525 2,830 3,990
Options (change) 9,623 4,840 4,298 2,688 3,429
Destination 1,245 1,245 1,245 1,245 605
Total Price $48,300 $54,720 $60,510 $62,325 $38,095

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Lowest Adjusted Price: Nissan Pathfinder LE
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Explorer Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,640
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,920
Model Year20202020202020202006
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorerPathfinder
TrimXLTLimitedSTPlatinumLE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine300hp I4300hp I4400hp V6365hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionT10T10T10T10A5
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7390, 12390, 12500, 12?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/65-18255/55-20255/55-20255/55-20265/65-17
Total Price$48,300$54,720$60,510$62,325$38,095
Adjustments for Features-4,565-6,680-7,955-13,2700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,735$48,040$52,555$49,055$38,095
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,305$8,820$5,320$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year20202020202020202006
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorerPathfinder
TrimXLTLimitedSTPlatinumLE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1500$1500$1500$1500 
5-speed automatic    $900
RWD$0$0  $0
AWD  $1700$1700 
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 $100 
Active noise reduction   $0 
Adaptive cruise control   $600 
Cruise control$150$150$150 $150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100 
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50$50$50 
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350 
Power-adjustable pedals   $125$125
Proximity key$250$250$250$250 
Remote app$25$25$25$25 
Remote climate control$25$25$25$25 
Remote start$150$150$150$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15 $15 
Semi-automated parking system   $500 
Tilt steering wheel, manual    $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 $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$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats    $0
Blind spot warning system   $200 
Brake assist$50$50$50$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100 
Curve control$50$50$50$50 
Forward collision warning   $200 
Hill descent control  $250$250 
Inflatable rear seat belts   $200 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200 
Lane departure warning   $200 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250$250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0 
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200 
Safety key$5$5$5$5 
Terrain selector  $200$200 
Trailer sway control$25$25$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0$0 
Wide-view front camera $150 $150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net    $40
Class III trailer hitch$250$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$400 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$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$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200 
Skid plates    $150
Sunroof    $900
Tow hook(s), front  $40$40 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0$0 
Android Auto support$100$100$100$100 
App support$0$0$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100$100 
Aux input$50$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash    $325
CD player$125$125$125$125 
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200$1200$1200$1200 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted    $1000
HD radio $50$50$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25 
Surround sound $250$250$250 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75 
Auto-dimming headlights   $200 
Compass$0$0$0$0 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250$250 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750$750 
Power-folding mirrors $50 $50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50
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 $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$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power-stowing third row seats $1000$1000$1000 
Stowable third row seats$600    
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  $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 
Total Value of Features$10,630$12,745$14,020$19,335$6,065
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,565$6,680$7,955$13,270$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,027-743-729-8370

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year20202006
ModelExplorerPathfinder
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase119.1 in112.2 in
Length198.8 in187.6 in
Width78.9 in72.8 in
Height69.9 in72.4 in
Curb Weight4,346 lb.4,374 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.9 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.8 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.2 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in39.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.9 in58.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room59.1 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom39.0 in34.2 in
Row 3 Headroom38.9 in36.7 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room54.6 in57.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.9 in44.0 in
Row 3 Legroom32.2 in28.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.2 ft316.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
47.9 ft349.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
87.8 ft379.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Trailer Tow Package - Class III
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Feature Bundle
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested77589%
Total Not Requested10011%
Package 202A
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Power liftgate350No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Remote start150No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
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%

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 mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

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