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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: $39,940

Nissan Pathfinder LE   
Difference: $6,510

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20212021202120212010
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorerPathfinder
TrimXLTLimitedSTPlatinumLE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $35,075 $45,255 $49,000 $52,730 $37,050
Trailer Tow Package - Class III 570 570      
Technology Feature Bundle 935        
Package 202A 4,100        
Cargo mat 100 100 100 100 85
Running boards 595 595 595 595  
Roof rack crossbars 140 140 140 140  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995 1,995 1,995 1,995  
Panoramic sunroof 1,695 1,695 1,695    
Navigation system         1,850
Floor mats         155
Trailer Tow Package - Class III 542 542      
Technology Feature Bundle 888        
Package 202A 3,895        
Cargo mat 95 95 95 95 71
Running boards 565 565 565 565  
Roof rack crossbars 133 133 133 133  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,895 1,895 1,895 1,895  
Panoramic sunroof 1,610 1,610 1,610    
Navigation system         1,605
Floor mats         107
Options (change) 10,130 5,095 4,525 2,830 2,090
Options (change) 9,623 4,840 4,298 2,688 1,783
Destination 1,245 1,245 1,245 1,245 800
Total Price $46,450 $51,595 $54,770 $56,805 $39,940

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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: $2,785
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $33,743
Model Year20212021202120212010
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorerPathfinder
TrimXLTLimitedSTPlatinumLE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine300hp I4300hp I4400hp V6365hp V6hp
TransmissionA10A10T10T10T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDRWDRWD
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)255/65-18255/55-20255/55-20275/45-21265/60-18
Total Price$46,450$51,595$54,770$56,805$39,940
Adjustments for Features-3,725-6,090-7,215-11,2300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,725$45,505$47,555$45,575$39,940
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,780$4,830$2,850$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year20212021202120212010
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorerPathfinder
TrimXLTLimitedSTPlatinumLE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
10-speed automatic$1400$1400   
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1500$1500 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1000
RWD$0$0 $0$0
AWD  $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
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 
Full-size spare tire    $225
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 
Safety key$5$5$5$5 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150 
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
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate    $150
Storage compartment under second row seats    $50
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 
Bodyside moldings    $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200 
Skid plate (one)    $50
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 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25 
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200$1200$1200$1200 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted    $1000
HD radio $50$50$50 
Media drive    $15
SD Card slot    $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25 
Surround sound $250$250$250 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25 
Traffic information    $25
USB port$25$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0 
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 
Interior ambient lighting $150 $150 
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 
Door sill trim plates $100   
Folding third row seats    $600
Heated second row seats $200 $200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200 
Leather door panel trim   $250 
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   
Machined alloy wheels  $350$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$9,880$12,245$13,370$17,385$6,155
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,725$6,090$7,215$11,230$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-872-718-730-7780

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year20212010
ModelExplorerPathfinder
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase119.1 in112.2 in
Length198.8 in192.3 in
Width78.9 in72.8 in
Height69.9 in72.0 in
Curb Weight4,346 lb.4,446 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 in40.0 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 audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested85097%
Total Not Requested253%
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

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
SD Card slot25No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested72595%
Total Not Requested405%
Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested1900100%
Total Not Requested00%

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