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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: $45,280

Nissan Pathfinder Platinum   
Difference: $8,875

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2020202020202015
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerPathfinder
TrimLimitedSTPlatinumPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $48,380 $54,740 $58,250 $41,410
Trailer Tow Package - Class III 570      
Cargo cover 130 130 130  
Roof rack crossbars 140 140 140 300
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995 1,995 1,995 1,700
Panoramic sunroof 1,695 1,695    
Cargo Package       225
Rear bumper protector       200
Floor mats       210
Illuminated door sill trim plates       350
Trailer Tow Package - Class III 542      
Cargo cover 124 124 124  
Roof rack crossbars 133 133 133 254
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,895 1,895 1,895 1,492
Panoramic sunroof 1,610 1,610    
Cargo Package       200
Rear bumper protector       153
Floor mats       159
Illuminated door sill trim plates       266
Options (change) 4,530 3,960 2,265 2,985
Options (change) 4,304 3,762 2,152 2,524
Destination 1,245 1,245 1,245 885
Total Price $54,155 $59,945 $61,760 $45,280

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Lowest Adjusted Price: Nissan Pathfinder Platinum
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Explorer Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,485
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $38,991
Model Year2020202020202015
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerPathfinder
TrimLimitedSTPlatinumPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine300hp I4400hp V6365hp V6260hp V6
TransmissionT10T10T10CVT
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12390, 12500, 12?, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-20255/55-20255/55-20235/55-20
Total Price$54,155$59,945$61,760$45,280
Adjustments for Features-2,390-3,415-9,1300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,765$56,530$52,630$45,280
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,765$865$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year2020202020202015
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerPathfinder
TrimLimitedSTPlatinumPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1500$1500$1500 
CVT   $1000
RWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 $100$100
Active noise reduction  $0 
Adaptive cruise control  $600 
Cruise control$150$150 $150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals  $125 
Remote app$25$25$25 
Remote climate control$25$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15 $15 
Semi-automated parking system  $500 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 $350$350
Universal garage door opener$100 $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25 
Around view cameras   $500
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Curve control$50$50$50 
Forward collision warning  $200 
Hill descent control $250$250 
Inflatable rear seat belts  $200 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200 
Lane departure warning  $200 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0 
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Safety key$5$5$5 
Terrain selector $200$200 
Trailer sway control$25$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
Wide-view front camera$150 $150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray   $40
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175 
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 $75
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential   $150
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0  
Black grille (optional) $0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Glass roof panel(s)   $300
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200 
Sunroof   $900
Tow hook(s), front $40$40$40
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0 
Android Auto support$100$100$100 
App support$0$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100 
DVD-compatible player   $0
HD radio$50$50$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250$250 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200 
Interior ambient lighting$150 $150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25
Power-folding mirrors$50 $50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 $300$300
Door sill trim plates$100   
Folding third row seats   $600
Heated second row seats$200 $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200$200
Leather door panel trim  $250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats   $75
Manual recliner, third row seats   $125
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 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power-stowing third row seats$1000$1000$1000 
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
Machined alloy wheels $350$350 
Performance steering system (optional) $0  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100 
Total Value of Features$9,220$10,245$15,960$6,830
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,390$3,415$9,130$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-245-285-5020

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year20202015
ModelExplorerPathfinder
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase119.1 in114.2 in
Length198.8 in197.2 in
Width78.9 in77.2 in
Height69.9 in69.6 in
Curb Weight4,346 lb.4,150 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.9 gal.19.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in42.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.8 in60.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.2 in56.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.9 in60.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room59.1 in56.1 in
Row 2 Legroom39.0 in41.7 in
Row 3 Headroom38.9 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room54.6 in57.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.9 in42.0 in
Row 3 Legroom32.2 in30.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.2 ft316.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
47.9 ft347.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
87.8 ft379.8 ft3

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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 Platinum

Cargo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
First-aid kit15No
Cargo tray40No
Total Requested7558%
Total Not Requested5542%

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