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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: $47,115

Nissan Pathfinder Platinum   
Difference: $5,805

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2021202120212018
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerPathfinder
TrimLimitedSTPlatinumPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $45,255 $49,000 $52,730 $42,320
Safe and Smart Package 1,295      
Trailer Tow Package - Class III 570      
Roof rack crossbars 140 140 140 355
Running boards 595 595 595 650
Cargo cover 130 130 130  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995 1,995 1,995 1,700
Panoramic sunroof 1,695 1,695    
Package 401A   3,875    
Cargo Package       305
Floor mats       235
Rear bumper protector       210
Illuminated door sill trim plates       365
Safe and Smart Package 1,230      
Trailer Tow Package - Class III 542      
Roof rack crossbars 133 133 133 286
Running boards 565 565 565 509
Cargo cover 124 124 124  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,895 1,895 1,895 1,505
Panoramic sunroof 1,610 1,610    
Package 401A   3,681    
Cargo Package       257
Floor mats       187
Rear bumper protector       157
Illuminated door sill trim plates       281
Options (change) 6,420 8,430 2,860 3,820
Options (change) 6,099 8,008 2,717 3,182
Destination 1,245 1,245 1,245 975
Total Price $52,920 $58,675 $56,835 $47,115

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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: $3,890
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $39,891
Model Year2021202120212018
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerPathfinder
TrimLimitedSTPlatinumPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine300hp I4400hp V6365hp V6284hp V6
TransmissionA10T10T10CVT
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12500, 12500, 12?, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-20255/55-20275/45-21235/55-20
Total Price$52,920$58,675$56,835$47,115
Adjustments for Features-1,915-4,605-5,3800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,005$54,070$51,455$47,115
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,065$450$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year2021202120212018
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerPathfinder
TrimLimitedSTPlatinumPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
10-speed automatic$1400   
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1500$1500 
CVT   $1000
RWD$0 $0 
AWD $1700  
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction  $0 
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$15 
Semi-automated parking system  $500 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25 
Around view cameras   $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200
Curve control$50$50$50 
Hill descent control $250$250 
Inflatable rear seat belts $200$200 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200$200 
Lane departure warning$200$200$200 
Moving object detection, front   $25
Moving object detection, rear   $25
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$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$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray   $40
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175 
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150 
Variable intermittent wipers   $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 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100 
Surround sound$250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100   
Folding third row seats   $600
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 
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$7,495$10,185$10,960$5,580
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,915$4,605$5,380$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-266-726-3750

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year20212018
ModelExplorerPathfinder
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase119.1 in114.2 in
Length198.8 in198.5 in
Width78.9 in77.2 in
Height69.9 in69.6 in
Curb Weight4,346 lb.4,293 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

Safe and Smart Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Total Requested95055%
Total Not Requested77545%
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
Ford Explorer ST

Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Inflatable rear seat belts200No
Sony, 500W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Wide-view front camera150No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Total Requested195054%
Total Not Requested169046%

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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